$800
James Denmark (American (Florida), b. 1936). "Brooklyn Woman", mixed media collage, signed lower right. Folk art collage portrait comprising a simplistic line drawing of an African American woman at bust length with hair in many rolls atop head over almond shaped eyes, broad nose, full lips, and with triangular dangle earrings to each ear, the line drawing painted over a collage of paper and canvas fragments torn and cut in rectangular forms and filled with blue, red, and purple fields of mottled color. Verso of structure inscribed "'Best Wishes' James Denmark 'Brooklyn Woman'". Framed approximately 27" x 22". Sight size approximately 13" x 8".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
