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The Lifetime Collection of the Late Nancy Jo Fox: Day 2

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Estate Group of Folk Art and Primitive Reference Books
Lot 235

Estate Group of Folk Art and Primitive Reference Books

Estimate: $100 - $10,000
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Description

Estate Group of Folk Art and Primitive Reference Books: 20th/21st Century, Original; Group of (3) to include: 11.5” by 10.25” American Primitive Folk Sculptures published 1988, hardcover with dust jacket, dust jacket has wear and some moisture damage; 12.5” by 10” The Art of Brazil published 1983, hardcover with dust jacket, minor discoloration on dust jacket; 10.5” by 9” The Hidden Art – Self Taught Artists, published 2017 illustrated hardcover with quarter bound spine, cover shows minor wear, please see photos.

Medium

Paper

Date

20th/21st Century

Condition Report

Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

These three books explore the rich and often "hidden" worlds of self-taught, folk, and regional art. The Hidden Art: 20th- & 21st-Century Self-Taught Artists This volume chronicles the extensive collection of Audrey B. Heckler, who meticulously assembled works from international self-taught artists over 24 years. Focus: It highlights forty-eight artists, including notable figures like Henry Darger and Martín Ramírez, exploring their contributions to "art brut" and self-taught traditions. Structure: The book is organized into sections such as "Masters," "American Classics," and "21st-Century Self-Taught Art Worldwide". American Primitive: Discoveries in Folk Sculpture Published in 1988 by Roger Ricco and Frank Maresca, this was a pioneering survey that argued for American primitive sculpture to be seen as fine art rather than mere "folk" objects. Content: It features evocative, often anonymous works like weather vanes, face jugs, whirligigs, and decoys. Impact: The authors focused on creations described as visionary and offbeat, bringing to light many pieces that had never been previously exhibited. The Art of Brazil Edited by Carlos Alberto Cerqueira Lemos and others, this 1983 "Icon Editions" release provides a comprehensive look at Brazilian art history. Overview: The book covers a wide spectrum of Brazilian visual culture, from indigenous traditions to contemporary movements. Details: It serves as a major reference for the diverse artistic expressions of Brazil, featuring 318 pages of illustrations and index.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Good

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Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina