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Sculptor, b. 1918 - d. 1971

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  • Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina)
    Jan. 06, 2022

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971), "Step Child", carved and varnished wood relief plaque, signed lower right, titled lower left, typed address label with artist's name en verso, h. 20 in., w. 10 3/8 in., d. 1 in Condition: Light surface dirt; overall good. Note: Daniel Pressley created wood reliefs, sculptures and paintings that address the breadth and complexities of the urban African American experience. Born in South Carolina where his family had a farm, Pressley’s father was shot and killed by a white neighbor when he was young. Shortly afterwards, his mother also died, and he moved with his siblings to Ohio. Pressley later lived in New York City during the 1960s, where he started to carve and paint images that dealt with his experiences from his youth and as a Black man in Harlem. Even though he experienced firsthand the effects of racism, drug abuse and poverty, Pressley’s powerful carvings, such as the one on offer here, often display spontaneous moments of joy, particularly through music, singing and dancing. Ref.: Cavin, Shari. “Sweet and Bitter Street: A Daniel Pressley Retrospective.” Diggs Gallery, Winston Salem State University, 1999. condition

    Neal Auction Company
  • DANIEL PRESSLEY (American, 1918-1971)
    Oct. 21, 2017

    DANIEL PRESSLEY (American, 1918-1971)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    DANIEL PRESSLEY (American, 1918-1971), ''1928 Hupmobile, The Old Time Beer Salesmans of Brooklyn'', relief carved wood plaque, signed and titled at bottom. 7-1/2''h, 23-3/4''w. Provenance: Estate of Samuel and Anne Small, Long Island, New York. (Collectibles, Fine Art)

    South Bay Auctions Inc
  • Daniel Pressley (1918-1971) Still Life with Flowers, 1947
    May. 15, 2017

    Daniel Pressley (1918-1971) Still Life with Flowers, 1947

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Daniel Pressley (American, 1918-1971) Still Life with Flowers, 1947, carved wood-relief plaque, signed and dated. Size: 17.75'' x 15.5'', 45 x 39 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Daniel Pressley. The Loggers.
    Apr. 29, 2017

    Daniel Pressley. The Loggers.

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Daniel Pressley. The Loggers.c. 1964. Signed and titled. Carved and varnished wood-relief plaque. Back has applied paper ephemera. Excellent condition. 31"w x 23"h. Est. $2,000-4,000. Ship: $65

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Daniel Pressley. Stallion Look Out Plaque.
    Apr. 29, 2017

    Daniel Pressley. Stallion Look Out Plaque.

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Daniel Pressley. The Stallion Look Out Plaque.c. 1970's. Signed and titled. Carved and varnished wood-relief plaque. Writing on verso. 14"w x 33"h. Provenance: ex. Jonathan Demme Collection, purchased from Cavin Morris Gallery, NY. Great example. Est. $2,000-4,000. Ship: $65

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971)
    Mar. 19, 2017

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971)

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971) Cockfight, c. 1960, oil painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Literature: By Hand By Dan, plate 19, page 49. Provenance: Cavin-Morris Gallery, NY (label on verso). Jonathan Demme Collection.

    Material Culture
  • Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971) Untitled (Horses), c. 1960
    Mar. 19, 2017

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971) Untitled (Horses), c. 1960

    Est: $3,500 - $7,500

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971) Untitled (Horses), c. 1960, watercolor painting on board, signed. Framed. Provenance: Daniel Pressley Estate. Size: 14.75'' x 19.75'', 37 x 50 cm (sight); 15.75'' x 20.75'', 40 x 53 cm (frame). Jonathan Demme Collection.

    Material Culture
  • Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971)Blood and Sand (Bullfight), c. 1960's
    Mar. 19, 2017

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971)Blood and Sand (Bullfight), c. 1960's

    Est: $3,500 - $7,500

    Daniel Pressley (American/South Carolina, 1918-1971) Blood and Sand (Bullfight), c. 1960's, oil painting on canvas panel, titled and signed. Framed. Provenance: Daniel Pressley Estate. Illustrated: By Hand By Dan, plate 23, page 63. Size: 22'' x 28'', 56 x 71 cm (board); 22.5'' x 28.5'', 57 x 72 cm (frame). Jonathan Demme Collection.

    Material Culture
  • 219: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING FLORAL BOUQUET
    Jul. 26, 2009

    219: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING FLORAL BOUQUET

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): Still Life of Flowers and Fruit, Woodcarving, 18" x 15 1/2", signed lower right, signed verso w/ artist's address, dated 1967.'

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • 218: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING BILLY JOE'S GIRL
    Jul. 26, 2009

    218: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING BILLY JOE'S GIRL

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): "Billy Joe's Girl", Woodcarving, 35 3/4" x 7 1/2", signed lower right and titled on the lower left, signed verso.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • 217: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING AGE OF AQUARIUS
    Jul. 26, 2009

    217: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING AGE OF AQUARIUS

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): "Age of Aquarius," Woodcarving, 30 1/4" x 9 1/2", signed and dated lower right 1969, titled lower left.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • 216: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING THE GRAZING CATTLE
    Jul. 26, 2009

    216: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING THE GRAZING CATTLE

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): "The Grazing Cattle", Woodcarving, 16" x 25", signed in the lower right corner and titled on the left, signed verso and titled, affixed original artist's business card.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • 215: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING GRANDPA'S OLD PLACE''
    Jul. 26, 2009

    215: DANIEL PRESSLEY WOODCARVING GRANDPA'S OLD PLACE''

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): "Grandpa's Old Place," Woodcarving, 31" x 23", signed lower right and titled on the lower left, signed verso.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): The
    Jan. 25, 2009

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): The

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): The Darley And Godolphin, OIL/C, signed, titled, framed. Purchased directly from the artist.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
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