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Sculptor, b. 1898 - d. 1997

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          • BUTLER, David (American, 1898-1997). Two Hearts (a Pair of ...
            Dec. 06, 2023

            BUTLER, David (American, 1898-1997). Two Hearts (a Pair of ...

            Est: $400 - $600

            BUTLER, David (American, 1898-1997). Two Hearts (a Pair of Painted Heart Cut Outs). [Ca. 20th century]. Paint and shaped tin (one with a ribbon hanger), painted on both sides. One signed “DB” on verso. 4 ¾ x 10 ½” and 11 1/2 x 5”. A few small holes, some bending. Very good condition.

            Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
          • David Butler (American, 1898-1997)
            Nov. 08, 2023

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997)

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Flying Bird Sculpture, Paint on found cut out tin, signed. Size: 14.5'' x 23'' x 6.5'' (37 x 58 x 17 cm).

            Material Culture
          • David Butler, Folk Art sculpture, c. 1960s
            Jul. 26, 2023

            David Butler, Folk Art sculpture, c. 1960s

            Est: $400 - $600

            David Butler (American,1898-1997), Turkey, polychrome painted and assembled sheet metal, no signature observed, approx. 12"h x 15"l x 8"w

            Millea Bros Ltd
          • David Butler, Folk Art sculpture, c. 1960s
            May. 18, 2023

            David Butler, Folk Art sculpture, c. 1960s

            Est: $1,000 - $1,500

            David Butler (American,1898-1997), Turkey, polychrome painted and assembled sheet metal, no signature observed, approx. 12"h x 15"l x 8"w

            Millea Bros Ltd
          • David Butler Outsider Art Tin Painted Figure
            Apr. 01, 2023

            David Butler Outsider Art Tin Painted Figure

            Est: $1,000 - $1,500

            David Butler outsider art tin painted figure, 20" x 28". Provenance: Marblehead, Massachusetts collection.

            Kaminski Auctions
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Three Kings paint and found objects on cut metal 2
            Jan. 18, 2023

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Three Kings paint and found objects on cut metal 2

            Est: $10,000 - $15,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Three Kings paint and found objects on cut metal 27 1/4 x 42 3/4 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Nativity paint and found objects on cut metal 28 x
            Jan. 18, 2023

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Nativity paint and found objects on cut metal 28 x

            Est: $10,000 - $15,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Nativity paint and found objects on cut metal 28 x 42 1/2 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Untitled (Jonah and the Whale), double-sided ename
            Jan. 18, 2023

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Untitled (Jonah and the Whale), double-sided ename

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Untitled (Jonah and the Whale), double-sided enamel on cut sheet metal 23 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.

            Christie's
          • David Butler (1898-1997) 'Rooster' Sculpture, Good Hope, Louisiana, c. 1980, painted sheet metal, unmarked, ht. 9 3/4 in.Provenance: The Outsider and Folk Art Collection of Gene and Judy Kohn. Purchased from the Gasperi Gallery, New Orleans, Louis...
            Jan. 18, 2023

            David Butler (1898-1997) 'Rooster' Sculpture, Good Hope, Louisiana, c. 1980, painted sheet metal, unmarked, ht. 9 3/4 in.Provenance: The Outsider and Folk Art Collection of Gene and Judy Kohn. Purchased from the Gasperi Gallery, New Orleans, Louis...

            Est: $600 - $900

            David Butler (1898-1997) 'Rooster' Sculpture, Good Hope, Louisiana, c. 1980, painted sheet metal, unmarked, ht. 9 3/4 in. Provenance: The Outsider and Folk Art Collection of Gene and Judy Kohn. Purchased from the Gasperi Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1985. Note: Butler spent his entire life in Ouachita Parish. Leaving school at an early age to care for younger siblings, he worked as a laborer in many jobs. Forced to retire in the early 1960s, he started to decorate his home, yard, and bicycle with metal sculptures. His work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, American Folk Art Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

            Bonhams
          • David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Peacocks (pair), circa 1980 Metal, wire, and
            Nov. 04, 2022

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Peacocks (pair), circa 1980 Metal, wire, and

            Est: $3,000 - $5,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Peacocks (pair), circa 1980 Metal, wire, and paint 23-1/2 x 30-1/4 inches (59.7 x 76.8 cm) (largest) Property from the Collection of Dr. Leonard Cheramie, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi PROVENANCE: The artist; Acquired by the present owner from the above. EXHIBITED: Louisiana State Museum, Patterson, Louisiana, "The outside Art of David Butler," June 2011–March 2012. HID01801242017

            Heritage Auctions
          • David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Santa Claus and Three Reindeer, circa 1980 Me
            Nov. 04, 2022

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Santa Claus and Three Reindeer, circa 1980 Me

            Est: $3,000 - $5,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Santa Claus and Three Reindeer, circa 1980 Metal, wire, plastic, twine, and paint 28-3/4 inches (73.0 cm) high (Santa) Property from the Collection of Dr. Leonard Cheramie, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi PROVENANCE: The artist; Acquired by the present owner from the above. EXHIBITED: Louisiana State Museum, Patterson, Louisiana, "The outside Art of David Butler," June 2011–March 2012. HID01801242017

            Heritage Auctions
          • David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Elephant, circa 1970 Metal, wire, and paint 1
            Nov. 04, 2022

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Elephant, circa 1970 Metal, wire, and paint 1

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Elephant, circa 1970 Metal, wire, and paint 16-1/2 inches (41.9 cm) high Property from the Collection of Dr. Leonard Cheramie, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi PROVENANCE: The artist; Acquired by the present owner from the above. EXHIBITED: Louisiana State Museum, Patterson, Louisiana, "The outside Art of David Butler," June 2011–March 2012. LITERATURE: The Outside Art of David Butler, exhibition letter, Patterson, Louisiana, June 14, 2011, cover, illustrated. HID01801242017

            Heritage Auctions
          • David Butler (American, 1898) Turkey, circa 1980 Metal, wire, plastic, and paint
            Nov. 04, 2022

            David Butler (American, 1898) Turkey, circa 1980 Metal, wire, plastic, and paint

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            David Butler (American, 1898) Turkey, circa 1980 Metal, wire, plastic, and paint 17 inches (43.2 cm) high on a 3/8 inches (1 cm) high wood base Property from the Collection of Dr. Leonard Cheramie, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi PROVENANCE: The artist; Acquired by the present owner from the above. EXHIBITED: Louisiana State Museum, Patterson, Louisiana, "The outside Art of David Butler," June 2011–March 2012. HID01801242017

            Heritage Auctions
          • David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997), "Window Shade"
            Jul. 30, 2022

            David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997), "Window Shade"

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997) "Window Shade", ca. 1985 paint on cut-out corrugated tin with found objects 24" x 23" Provenance: Private collection, Mississippi; purchased directly from the artist, Patterson, Louisiana Exhibited: "The Outsider Art of David Butler", Louisiana State Museum-Patterson, June 2011-March 2012.

            New Orleans Auction Galleries
          • David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997), "Sea Reindeer and Bird"
            Jul. 30, 2022

            David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997), "Sea Reindeer and Bird"

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997) "Sea Reindeer and Bird: Four-Propeller Whirligig", ca. 1970 found objects, wood and paint on cut-out tin on a later ebonized stand. h. 23", l. 31-3/4", base 17-3/4" x 11-3/4" Provenance: Private collection, Mississippi; purchased directly from the artist, Patterson, Louisiana. Exhibited: "The Outsider Art of David Butler", Louisiana State Museum-Patterson, June 2011-March 2012. Notes: An African American self-taught artist, David Butler was born and raised in St. Mary Parish, of south Louisiana. After his mother's unexpected death, Butler dropped out of school to care for his younger siblings while his father worked as a carpenter. Butler held a variety of jobs including working in sugar cane fields, sawmills and on shrimp boats. A work-related accident in the early 1960s forced Butler to retire, which gave him the time to create sculptures from corrugated tin roofing which he cut, folded and bent, and then enhanced with house paint and found objects. Combining images from his dreams with his religious beliefs instilled in him by his missionary mother, Butler created imaginative sculptures that decorated his home and populated his yard. Butler's whirligig sculptures were kinetic and meant to be displayed outdoors, so that a gust of wind would set them into motion. He decorated his window shades with plastic toys, bicycle reflectors, buttons and assorted found objects that were intended to keep the heat of the day as well as bad spirits from entering his home. As the sunlight passed through the window shades luminous images moved across the floors and walls of the house.

            New Orleans Auction Galleries
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898 - 1997)
            Mar. 19, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898 - 1997)

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            African American. Louisiana. Tin and paint. 12"H x 28"L

            Ledbetter Auctions
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Fish paint and plastic on cut metal 8 5/8 x 17 1/
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Fish paint and plastic on cut metal 8 5/8 x 17 1/

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Fish paint and plastic on cut metal 8 5/8 x 17 1/2 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Mermaid, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 13
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Mermaid, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 13

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Mermaid, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 13 3/4 x 28 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Animal, circa 1975 paint and plastic on cut metal
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Animal, circa 1975 paint and plastic on cut metal

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Animal, circa 1975 paint and plastic on cut metal 16 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Skunk, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 6 1/2
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Skunk, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 6 1/2

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Skunk, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 6 1/2 x 16 5/8 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Camel, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 18 3/
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Camel, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 18 3/

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Camel, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal 18 3/4 x 26 1/2 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Miniature Whirligig, 1978 paint and found objects
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Miniature Whirligig, 1978 paint and found objects

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Miniature Whirligig, 1978 paint and found objects on wood and cut metal 13 in. high, 15 in. wide, 7 1/2 in. deep (including base)

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Rabbit, circa 1975 paint and plastic on cut metal
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Rabbit, circa 1975 paint and plastic on cut metal

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Rabbit, circa 1975 paint and plastic on cut metal 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Figure on Animal, 1982 paint and found objects wit
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Figure on Animal, 1982 paint and found objects wit

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Figure on Animal, 1982 paint and found objects with wood 17 1/2 x 25 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Fox and Rabbit, circa 1970 27 x 31 in.
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Fox and Rabbit, circa 1970 27 x 31 in.

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Fox and Rabbit, circa 1970 27 x 31 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Monkey Climbing Pole, circa 1975 paint and plastic
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Monkey Climbing Pole, circa 1975 paint and plastic

            Est: $2,000 - $4,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Monkey Climbing Pole, circa 1975 paint and plastic on metal, wood 8 1/2 in. high, 9 in. wide, 3 3/4 in. deep (including base)

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Walking Stick with Figure, circa 1975 paint and fo
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Walking Stick with Figure, circa 1975 paint and fo

            Est: $4,000 - $8,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Walking Stick with Figure, circa 1975 paint and found objects on cut metal with umbrella handle 34 in. high, 13 1/4 in. wide, 6 in. deep

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Untitled (Train), circa 1980 paint and found objec
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Untitled (Train), circa 1980 paint and found objec

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Untitled (Train), circa 1980 paint and found objects on cut metal 18 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.

            Christie's
          • DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Devil Man enamel on cut corrugated metal 32 x 27 i
            Feb. 03, 2022

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Devil Man enamel on cut corrugated metal 32 x 27 i

            Est: $1,500 - $3,000

            DAVID BUTLER (1898-1997) Devil Man enamel on cut corrugated metal 32 x 27 in.

            Christie's
          • David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997)
            Jan. 06, 2022

            David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997)

            Est: $400 - $600

            David Butler (American/Louisiana, 1898-1997), "Armadillo", paint on cut tin, initialed lower center, 12 in. x 23 in., unframed Condition: Overall fair condition

            Neal Auction Company
          • David Butler, (American, 1898-1997), Abstract Form, paint on cut-out tin, 8" x 9 1/4"
            Aug. 12, 2021

            David Butler, (American, 1898-1997), Abstract Form, paint on cut-out tin, 8" x 9 1/4"

            Est: $400 - $600

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Abstract Form paint on cut-out tin 8" x 9 1/4"

            Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
          • David Butler, (American, 1898-1997), Two Hearts, paint and tin, one with ribbon, 4 3/4" x 10 1/2"; 11 3/8" x 5"
            Aug. 12, 2021

            David Butler, (American, 1898-1997), Two Hearts, paint and tin, one with ribbon, 4 3/4" x 10 1/2"; 11 3/8" x 5"

            Est: $500 - $700

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Two Hearts paint and tin, one with ribbon one signed 4 3/4" x 10 1/2"; 11 3/8" x 5"

            Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
          • DAVID BUTLER, CREATURE, PAINT ON CUT TIN.
            Apr. 20, 2021

            DAVID BUTLER, CREATURE, PAINT ON CUT TIN.

            Est: $600 - $900

            Butler, David (American, 1898-1997). Metal sculpture of a creature. Paint on cut tin. Signed "DB" on each side. 8 1/4" x 17 1/2" Provenance: From the collection of Betty-Carol Sellen and Martha Burt.

            Quinn's Auction Galleries
          • David Butler (American, 1898-1997)
            Nov. 23, 2020

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997)

            Est: $400 - $800

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) "Rooster", Enamel painting on cut metal, signed. Unframed. Size: 27'' x 19'' (69 x 48 cm).

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Sculpture
            Jul. 22, 2020

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Sculpture

            Est: $500 - $1,500

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) "Bird Sculpture," enamel on tin. Size: 7'' x 23'' x 8.75'' (18 x 58 x 22 cm).

            Material Culture
          • A Large Oval Gilt Bevelled Mirror, Intricately Carved by Harold English in 1997, the Gilding by David Butler, Sydney
            Jul. 14, 2019

            A Large Oval Gilt Bevelled Mirror, Intricately Carved by Harold English in 1997, the Gilding by David Butler, Sydney

            Est: $4,000 - $6,000

            A Large Oval Gilt Bevelled Mirror, Intricately Carved by Harold English in 1997, the Gilding by David Butler, Sydney Note: Inspired by the original mirror for Yves St Laurent's muse, Ines de la Fressange, see photographs & drawings H 180 cm W 130 cm

            Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
          • David Butler (1898-1997) 23 Double-sided Cutouts
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) 23 Double-sided Cutouts

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) 23 Double-sided Enamel Painted Metal Cutouts, 1 signed. Unframed. Ranging in size from 12'' x 8'', 30 x 20 cm to 3.25'' x 2.25'', 8 x 6 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Knife Through the Heart, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 12.5'' x 23.5'', 32 x 60 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Reindeer, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 14.5'' x 22.5'', 37 x 57 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Jonah and the Whale Window Screen, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 24'' x 26'', 61 x 66 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Fantastic Sea Creature, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 13.5'' x 25'', 34 x 64 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Window Screen. Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 27.5'' x 31.5'', 70 x 80 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Seven-Headed Beast of Revelation, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 25'' x 28'', 64 x 71 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Star of Bethlehem/Nativity Scene Window Screen, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 30.25'' x 27.5'', 77 x 70 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Sea Horse, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 16'' x 26.75'', 41 x 68 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Various Human, Bird, Animal Figures; Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 24'' x 30.5'', 61 x 77 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Cutout

            Est: $1,000 - $1,500

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Fantastic Creature, Double-sided Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, signed. Unframed. Size: 8'' x 30.5'', 20 x 77 cm.

            Material Culture
          • David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Hanging Sculpture
            Jun. 10, 2019

            David Butler (1898-1997) Double-sided Hanging Sculpture

            Est: $500 - $1,000

            David Butler (American, 1898-1997) Rooster, Double-sided Hanging Sculpture, Enamel Painting on Metal Cutout, unsigned. Size: 12.75'' x 9.25'' x 12'' (32 x 23 x 30 cm).

            Material Culture
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