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Virginia Love was a girl who lived in St.Louis, MO. in the 1940's. Most of her work was done in watercolor. Some was cutout paper collage, and some pen and ink sketches. Her work reflects her time (wartime rationing, period advertising), her surroundings (watercolor landscapes and still lifes), and her studies (Latin, geometry).
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"Universe". Metal sculpture made from roofing tin, acrylics, and automobile glass. 22" x 22" x 10" (with stand, 32" high). 1995. Note that the colors in this piece are very vibrant and strong. They are much more vivid than shown in the photos. The first closeup shows them the best, but even it is somewhat washed out. The price is $5000.00. Inventory Code: KPAA. Image ... Closeup ... Another view ... A third overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From an angle behind ... Back ... Closeup of back.
This is a drawing by Lewis Smith in pencil, crayon, marker, and ballpoint on white paper. It measures 11" by 17", likely from the early 1980's, and is in excellent condition with slight bends at two corners. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: LS223. Drawing by Lewis Smith ... With a 12" ruler for scale ... Much larger image.
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"Stop Twelve" by Lewis Smith. "Ola Will Box. Any Man. A Carryout Box Lunch.". There is a small signature worked into the cash register. This is part of a series of very detailed diners drawn on the backs of flattened cracker boxes in crayon, markers, and ballpoint pen. They are all about 10" by 17" (with slight variation). The edges of the boxes were cut unevenly, and the original crease lines of the boxes are visible. Crackers were a big part of his diet, and he then recycled the boxes into art. The price is $900.00. Inventory Code: LSC241. "Stop Twelve" by Lewis Smith ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
More Lewis Smith drawings of diners
This is a church birdhouse by Benny Carter made from painted wood with a metal roof. It stands 25 1/2" high by 22" long by 10 1/2" wide, in good, weathered condition with some paint loss and flaking. It is signed, and inscribed "Jesus Saves" and "Good News". The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CRTW. Benny Carter church birdhouse ... Another angle ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup of front ... Closeup of steeple ... From above ... Another view from above ... Third view from above.
This is a "Queen Bee" birdhouse by Benny Carter. It is made from a painted gourd, with a rhinestone tiara, mounted on a hexagonal wood base. The opening is in the bottom of the gourd. The base is signed and inscribed "Queen Bee". It is in very good, weathered condition with minor paint wear. The size is approximately 8" high by 8 3/4" wide by 10" deep. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: CRPO. Benny carter "Queen Bee" birdhouse ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... From above ... From below.
This is a birdhouse by Benny Carter made from wood and found metal. The front has four openings, painted windows, door, and brick foundations, and is signed and labeled "Bird Motel". The dark red strip across the front top with prongs sticking up is metal. The top has a chimney, and says "Love Jesus". The back says "Love Mother", and the bottom is signed again. It is 26" wide by 12 1/2" high by 6 1/2" deep. The condition is very good with weathering and minor paint loss from outdoor use. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CRAC. Benny Carter Bird Motel ... Another angle ... From above ... Back view ... Side view ... The other side ... From below ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a painted plywood cutout by Benny Carter. It is lettered with "You Are The Apple Of My Eye", "New York City", and "I Love New York", and signed in the lower right. There are two eyebolts and a wire on the back for hanging. The size is 25 1/2" high by 20 1/4" wide by 1/2" thick, and the condition is excellent. The price is $315.00. Inventory Code: CRTC. Benny Carter Apple cutout, with a soda can for scale ... Side views ... Back view.
"First Flight", by Robert E. Gilbert. Watercolor and pencil, it measures 10 1/4" by 13 1/2", in a matt 18" by 24". In the 1950's through the 70's REG was a prolific producer and contributor of art to science fiction fan magazines (fanzines). He died in 1993. The price is $500.00. Inventory Code: REG 7. Image.
Here is an abstract oil on canvas with wooden stretchers, unframed. It measures 28" high by 16" wide by 3/4" deep. The paint is applied with strong, textured brush strokes. It is signed "REG 1959". There is some slight wear on the corners and a few tiny flakes missing on the right hand edge. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: REG 101. Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Next is a tower of stone silhouetted against the sky, with the small figure of a woman in red near the base. It is painted in oil on hardboard, and signed "REG 1969". It is 16" wide by 20" high, in very good condition. There are a few small blotches in the paint on the top edge, but they look to be original. There is some glare in the photos that over emphasizes the texture of the paint. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: REG 106. Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Back ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
Some much larger photos: Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Back ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
If you haven't looked at Gilbert's work in a while, we invite you to visit the large collection we now have on the site. You may be surprised at the variety of styles he produced. REG was a prolific contributor of art to science fiction fan magazines, and an occasional author. In addition, from the 1940's through the 80's he did a lot of non-science fiction art, experimenting with traditional and non-traditional styles. Gilbert lived in Tennessee, and died in 1993. His work expresses the strong sense of the alien. Landscapes are strange and unexpected. Even when humans are depicted, they look eerie somehow, as if they were just one more bizarre species in a weird galaxy.
This is a set of three frames, graduated in size, made and carved by Ray Fisher of Glen Springs, VA; known as the "Rush Creek Bum". Fisher is featured in Betty Carol Sellen's book "Outsider, Self Taught, and Folk Art (2nd edition).
All the frames are made from pine with thin plywood backs and bases. They are trimmed around the edges with what looks like commercial molding. On the largest frame, Fisher has carved a pair of boots, while on the other two he has carved two upright pieces for each, decorated with chip carving. These have slots in the back in which pictures can be slipped for display. On the one with boots, there are two tacks on the top and knobs on the boots to hold a picture. The sizes of the frames, from small to large are 6 1/8" high by 6 1/4" wide, 6 3/8" high by 6 1/2" wide, and 6 3/4" high by 7" wide. All of the bases are the same depth, just over 2 1/4" deep. They were probably done in the 1950's or '60's and are in excellent condition. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TKAS. Three folky frames ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Closer view of one, from above ... Back view ... Label on bottom of one ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Three folky frames ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Closer view of one, from above ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are eight unusual and folky faces made from concrete and found objects then painted. These were done by Betty Davis, an outsider artist from Gonzales, TX. Each face has its own personality. These were made approximately 1999 and are in excellent condition. They are described and priced individually below. A photo of the artist ... Larger view of all.
This is the largest face. It is painted yellow, blue, and white. It is 19 1/2" high by 15 1/2" wide by about 1 1/2" deep. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: CCOP. Largest face ... Side view ... From below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Largest face ... Side view ... From below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This heart-shaped face is painted blue, red, and black, with eyes bulging out and hair standing on end. It is 11" high by 7 1/2" wide by about 2 1/4" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CCWC. Blue and red face, with a soda can for scale ... Side views ... Back.
Some much larger photos: Blue and red face, with a soda can for scale ... Side views ... Back.
This face is painted white, with iridescent green glass eyes. It is 8 1/2" high by 6" wide by about 2 1/2" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CCWH. White face with green eyes ... Side views ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: White face with green eyes ... Side views ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a plaque with three faces. They have colored beads for eyes. It is 7 1/2" high by 12 1/2" wide by about 2" deep. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CCOS. Group of three faces ... Side views ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Group of three faces ... Side views ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a plaque with three women's faces. Two of them are wearing costume jewelry. It is 8" high by 12" wide by about 1 3/4" deep. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CCWR. Three faces, with costume jewelry ... Side view ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Three faces, with costume jewelry ... Side view ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This face is painted a greenish/gray with blue/gray lips. It has rows of Phillips head screws for eyebrows. It is 11 3/4" high by 6 3/4" wide by about 2" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CCWW. Gray face, screws for eyebrows ... Side views ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Gray face, screws for eyebrows ... Side views ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This face has metal discs for eyebrows, metal watch band teeth, and a tongue of either ceramic or polished stone. It is unpainted except for the lips and measures 14 1/2" high by 9" wide by about 2 3/4" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CCWO. Face with metal teeth, with a soda can for scale ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back.
Some much larger photos: Face with metal teeth, with a soda can for scale ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back.
This blue face has darker blue lips and large glass or plastic marbles for eyes. The eyes were painted over, then part of the paint removed in the center. They glow when they catch the light at the right angle. It is 13 1/2" high by 10 wide by about 2" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CCWK. Blue face with glass eyes ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Blue face with glass eyes ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a redware pottery snake with embossed and glazed decoration. It measures 9 1/4" long by 4 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" high. The bottom is signed "James J. Nyeste 1987 Seven Valleys, PA". The tip of the tail has an inconspicuous repair. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CRCA. Pottery snake ... The other side ... Another angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Side view ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of repair ... From below ... Another overall view ... Another front view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a tall and thin carved man by Kentucky artist Lloyd "Hog" Mattingly (1923 - 2003). Like many of his people, it was made from a root or forked branch, with the head, arms, hands, and feet carved separately then attached. The eyes are beads and the hair is foam insulation. The figure was coated with something like gesso and then painted. There is some cracking and loss to the gesso surface, and the base and walking stick have been replaced. It is 42" high by about 9 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" deep, from the last quarter of the 20th c. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: CTTR. Carving by Lloyd "Hog" Mattingly ... Two more views ... Side and back views ... Two closeups ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from above ... Closeups of body ... Closeup from back ... Closeup of feet ... Feet, from the back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Carving by Lloyd "Hog" Mattingly ... Two more views ... Side and back views ... Two closeups ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from above ... Closeups of body ... Closeup from back ... Closeup of feet ... Feet, from the back ... With a soda can for scale.
"Ground Floor Man" by Tommy Richards is welded metal art. It is mounted on a wooden frame with hand cut metal reinforcement on the back corners. The back is spray-painted "T 87" and has masking tape labels with the title and "T-87". There is also a label from a previous owner with the title and the artist. It is 19 3/4" high by 30" wide by about 1" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: CRWH. Metal wall art ... Closeup, lower left ... Upper right ... Lower right ... Upper left ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... With a soda can for scale.
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A construction paper collage of ship at night; it was made by Virginia Love in the 1940's. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: VL9. 
