Al Allen Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1925 - d. 2008

Al Allen aka Alvin Lee (Al) Allen Jr. was raised in Memphis; after graduation from Central High School in 1944, he served in the Navy during World War II, using his artistic skills in the top-secret Terrain Model Workshop. In 1946, Allen enrolled in Louisiana State University (LSU). Among his teachers were O. Louis Guglielmi and Ralston Crawford. Completing his undergraduate studies in 1950, Allen returned to Memphis to teach at Treadwell High School. Meanwhile, he pursued an MA degree at LSU. The next year, he joined the faculty of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. In 1968, Allen was invited to chair and develop the art department at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. In 1985, he was given the title of Professor and University Artist-in-Residence. Allen's works are in a number of collections belonging to museums, colleges and universities, and private individuals, including the Arkansas Arts Center, the High Museum (Atlanta), and the Joslin Art Museum (Omaha). UALR has several works in its permanent collection. Both former U.S. senators Dale Bumpers and David Pryor displayed Allen?s works in their Washington DC offices, and during Bill Clinton's presidency, two of Allen?s works were hung in the White House.

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    • Al Allen W/C Cabin Scene Painting, Arkansas or Missouri
      Oct. 08, 2022

      Al Allen W/C Cabin Scene Painting, Arkansas or Missouri

      Est: $400 - $450

      Al (Alvin Lee) Allen (Arkansas/Missouri, 1925-2008) watercolor and gouache landscape painting depicting a small white house situated in a field against a line of trees and a mountain range in the background, likely in Arkansas or Missouri. Signed and dated "Al Allen 1966" lower left. Housed and matted under glass in a carved wooden frame. Sight: 12 3/4" H x 20 1/4" W. Framed: 22 1/2" H x 30 3/4" W.

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    • Exhibited Al Allen Mixed Media Painting, Morning (San Francisco)
      Oct. 08, 2022

      Exhibited Al Allen Mixed Media Painting, Morning (San Francisco)

      Est: $700 - $900

      Al (Alvin Lee) Allen (American/Arkansas,1925-2008) watercolor and casein on paper painting titled "Morning (San Francisco)" depicting an abstract industrial scene with architecture in the background. Signed "A. L. Allen" lower right. Exhibition label for the Arkansas Art Center's "Stillness & Light, Al Allen Painting Retrospective 1950-1994" in Summer, 1995 with artist, title, and dated "1958" en verso. Housed and triple matted under glass in a contemporary wood frame. Sight: 16 1/2" H x 22" W. Framed: 27" H x 32 1/2" W. Biography: Alvin (Al) Lee Allen Jr. was raised in Memphis; after graduation from Central High School in 1944, he served in the Navy during World War II, using his artistic skills in the top-secret Terrain Model Workshop. In 1946, Allen enrolled in Louisiana State University (LSU). Among his teachers were O. Louis Guglielmi and Ralston Crawford. Completing his undergraduate studies in 1950, Allen returned to Memphis to teach at Treadwell High School. Meanwhile, he pursued an MA degree at LSU. The next year, he joined the faculty of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. In 1968, Allen was invited to chair and develop the art department at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. In 1985, he was given the title of Professor and University Artist-in-Residence. Allen's works are in a number of collections belonging to museums, colleges and universities, and private individuals, including the Arkansas Arts Center, the High Museum (Atlanta), and the Joslin Art Museum (Omaha). UALR has several works in its permanent collection. Both former U.S. senators Dale Bumpers and David Pryor displayed Allen's works in their Washington DC offices, and during Bill Clinton's presidency, two of Allen's works were hung in the White House. (Source: Encyclopedia of Arkansas). Note: the first annual Mid-South Exhibition was held at the Brooks in 1956, a tradition that continued for the next 17 years and included purchase prizes to help bring regional art into the collection. Jurors included artists such as Will Barnet and Jack Levine as well as museum directors from institutions such as Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and The Walker Art Center

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    • Al Allen Mixed Media Work, Winter Waiting
      Oct. 05, 2019

      Al Allen Mixed Media Work, Winter Waiting

      Est: $1,800 - $2,200

      Al Allen (American/Arkansas, 1925-2008), "Winter Waiting," mixed media abstract painting (acrylic on canvas and wood with metal construction). Comprised of one panel with black, white, purple, and pink geometric shapes, separated by one vertical panel of rusted metal from three vertical panels of solid blue paint, wood, and solid black paint. Signed and dated "Al Allen 72" top left. Additionally signed and titled en verso with label for Mid-South Exhibition of Paintings 1973, Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Housed in a plain narrow wooden frame. Sight - 46 1/4" H x 46 1/2" W. Framed - 47 7/8" H x 48" W. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Biography: Al Allen aka Alvin Lee (Al) Allen Jr. was raised in Memphis; after graduation from Central High School in 1944, he served in the Navy during World War II, using his artistic skills in the top-secret Terrain Model Workshop. In 1946, Allen enrolled in Louisiana State University (LSU). Among his teachers were O. Louis Guglielmi and Ralston Crawford. Completing his undergraduate studies in 1950, Allen returned to Memphis to teach at Treadwell High School. Meanwhile, he pursued an MA degree at LSU. The next year, he joined the faculty of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. In 1968, Allen was invited to chair and develop the art department at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. In 1985, he was given the title of Professor and University Artist-in-Residence. Allen's works are in a number of collections belonging to museums, colleges and universities, and private individuals, including the Arkansas Arts Center, the High Museum (Atlanta), and the Joslin Art Museum (Omaha). UALR has several works in its permanent collection. Both former U.S. senators Dale Bumpers and David Pryor displayed Allen’s works in their Washington DC offices, and during Bill Clinton's presidency, two of Allen’s works were hung in the White House. (Source: Encyclopedia of Arkansas). Note: the first annual Mid-South Exhibition was held at the Brooks in 1956, a tradition that continued for the next 17 years and included purchase prizes to help bring regional art into the collection. Jurors included artists such as Wil Barnet and Jack Levine as well as museum directors from institutions such as Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and The Walker Art Center. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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