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Lot 0041: CLEMENTINE HUNTER AMERICAN OIL ON BOARD PAINTING

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Clementine Reuben Hunter, American, 1887 to 1987, oil on board painting depicting a bright folk style floral still life with a bouquet of flowers on an orange ground. Signed with an artists initials lower right. Also has a paper label inscribed, Clementine Hunter, on verso. Clementine Hunter was a self-taught Black folk artist from the Cane River region of Louisiana, who lived and worked on Melrose Plantation. She painted four to five thousand paintings, which were boldly colored images in folk art style of plantation life in Louisiana. Her subjects included everyday activities such as doing laundry and festive events including weddings, dances, and church going. She also did mural painting, and a number of her works had Christian religious subjects. One of a kind artwork. Modernist Paintings, American Folk Art And Wall Decor Collectibles.

Overall good condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Overall size: Frame 17 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. Image 13 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

September 30th, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$2,688.00