William Tolliver Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Tolliver Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 22, 2024
William Tolliver, American/Louisiana 1951-2000, Cotton Choppers, pastel and mixed media on paper, 24 5/8 in. x 38 5/8 in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Tolliver American/Louisiana, 1951-2000 Cotton Choppers pastel and mixed media on paper Signed lower left, sheet 24 5/8 in. x 38 5/8 in., framed, overall 32 in. x 46 in. x 1 1/2 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Jan. 31, 2015, lot 332.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 22, 2024
William Tolliver, American/Louisiana 1951-2000, Three Figures Picking Cotton, acrylic on canvas monotype, 39 in. x 32 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Tolliver American/Louisiana, 1951-2000 Three Figures Picking Cotton acrylic on canvas monotype Signed lower left, 39 in. x 32 in., framed, overall 41 1/4 in. x 34 1/2 in. x 2 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Sept. 14, 2014, lot 807.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 15, 2024
William Tolliver Charcoal on Board - Nude (1990s)
Est: $6,500 - $10,000
This lot is oversized / heavy and will require 3rd party shipping - please inquire before bidding. William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Nude study, charcoal on plywood, ca. 1991 to 1992. Signed at lower left. A rare charcoal study by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver depicting a female nude in a classic reclining pose akin to a Renaissance Venus. Tolliver rendered the voluptuous figure leaning against her left side, her right hand placed upon her left forearm, and her long legs elegantly crossed. What's more, he conveyed the motion of the figure with lyrical, repeating lines and overlapping effects. Note how the subject's face is rendered twice in order to both capture her direct gaze as well as her gently bowed head. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso; however, he also worked in a traditional formalist sense. Bailey Guidroz of the Zigler Art Museum captured this best with the following, "While his work is traditional in a formalist sense, his exploration of the limits of wet and dry media is a fairly modern venture. (M)uch of his career was spent maintaining the delicate balance between the proven methods of the old masters and his independent pursuit of contemporary creative liberation, resulting in a totally unique manner of creating." (Zigler Art Museum website) Size: 32.25" L x 44" W (81.9 cm x 111.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184833
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 06, 2024
William Tolliver Original Landscape
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
William Tolliver (American 1951 - 2000). Bright and lively landscape for your enjoyment every time you view it! Medium: Oil on canvas. Condition: Very good viewing condition with no visible issues. Size: 18 x 24 in. Frame: 23 x 29 in. William Tolliver spent more than 30 of his 48 years perfecting his skill as a painter. His style freely combines the color of Chagall with the solid compositional principles of Cezanne and the mood and forms of Modigliani and Picasso. Expect to pay $2500 and up in a gallery. Congratulations to the winning bidder!
Four Seasons Auction Gallery
Oct. 03, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (1951 - 2000) Country Road.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (1951 - 2000) Country Road. Oil on cotton canvas, 1985. 203x254 mm; 8x10 inches. Signed in oil, lower right. Provenance: the estate of Constance E. Clayton, Philadelphia.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $200 - $600
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Oil on board Signed lower right. 3/4 length formal portrait of a woman in light blue dress, said to be the artist's sister, unframed. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Oil on canvas Signed lower right. Brightly colored cubist-style portrait of a woman, framed. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Oil on canvas Signed lower left. Brightly colored impressionistic landscape, unframed. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $500 - $800
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Madonna & Child Monotype on canvas Signed in plate lower right and noted 'P/P' lower left. Colorful depiction of Madonna and child, with geometric background. Framed with title and medium also noted on back of stretcher. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $200 - $600
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Oil on foam board Signed lower left. Brightly colored abstract composition, unframed. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $500 - $800
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Acrylic enhanced print on paper Signed lower left and numbered 23/99. Colorful depiction of a bass player, matted and framed. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2024
WILLIAM TOLLIVER (AMERICAN, 1951-2000)
Est: $500 - $800
William Tolliver American, 1951-2000 Three Musicians Monotype on canvas Signed in plate lower right and noted 'P/P' lower left. Colorful depiction of three men playing instruments, matted and framed. Provenance: Acquired from artist's half-brother in 2022. William Tolliver, born in 1951, was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one of 14 children. A self-taught artist, Tolliver rose to prominence during the mid-1980s, in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a regional talent, he was impelled by a desire to capture the landscapes and people of his native deep South from everyday workers to the street jazz musicians. His paintings have been included in the Art in Embassies Program of the United States Department of State and exhibited in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, as well as permanent collections of the Corcoran Museum, McKissick Museum, Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 02, 2024
William Tolliver Charcoal on Board - Nude (1990s)
Est: $7,000 - $10,500
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Nude study, charcoal on plywood, ca. 1991 to 1992. Signed at lower left. A rare charcoal study by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver depicting a female nude in a classic reclining pose akin to a Renaissance Venus. Tolliver rendered the voluptuous figure leaning against her left side, her right hand placed upon her left forearm, and her long legs elegantly crossed. What's more, he conveyed the motion of the figure with lyrical, repeating lines and overlapping effects. Note how the subject's face is rendered twice in order to both capture her direct gaze as well as her gently bowed head. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso; however, he also worked in a traditional formalist sense. Bailey Guidroz of the Zigler Art Museum captured this best with the following, "While his work is traditional in a formalist sense, his exploration of the limits of wet and dry media is a fairly modern venture. (M)uch of his career was spent maintaining the delicate balance between the proven methods of the old masters and his independent pursuit of contemporary creative liberation, resulting in a totally unique manner of creating." (Zigler Art Museum website) Size: 32.25" L x 44" W (81.9 cm x 111.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184833
Artemis Gallery
Aug. 02, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting (1997)
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower right. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower left. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting the head of a woman facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, green, blue, and gold, further embellished with wonderful heavily impastoed passages, most notably on her red lips and in the blue section of the background. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." Size(image): 21" L x 13.25" W (53.3 cm x 33.7 cm) Size (sheet): 22.25" L x 14.875" W (56.5 cm x 37.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184830
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 26, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting - Sheba
Est: $2,800 - $4,200
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Sheba" acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower left. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower right. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting a bust-length view of Sheba, the queen of Egypt and Ethiopia, facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, yellow, blue, violet, black, beige, and gold further embellished with loose brushwork and wonderful impastoed passages. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." In addition, Tolliver's pride as a black man extended to his art. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size: 26" L x 18.625" W (66 cm x 47.3 cm) Size (mat): 31.125" L x 23.5" W (79.1 cm x 59.7 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Sheba" is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $12,000 USD and by Grandpa's Art for $9,875. Both are from the same limited edition of 99. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184832
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 18, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting "Delilah" (1997)
Est: $3,200 - $4,800
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Delilah" acrylic on print on Arches paper, n.d. Hand-signed at lower right. Numbered 46/99 at lower left. A magnificent abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver featuring a bust-length view of the biblical Delilah with flowers and ornaments in her hair. Tolliver painted half of Delilah's face in rich mahogany tones with long black hair suggesting that she was a Philistine of North African descent, and the other half in golden hues with tresses rendered in green, red, and yellow - the colors of West African Kente cloth. Each color carries meaning: gold = status and serenity; red = passion; and yellow = fertility. Tolliver's oeuvre combines his modernist approach - in this case a Cubist style emphasizing strong outlines and contrasting color fields - with his strong connection to an African ancestral past. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size (image): 26.25" L x 18.75" W (66.7 cm x 47.6 cm) Size (sheet): 30" L x 22.4" W (76.2 cm x 56.9 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Delilah" is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $9500 USD. Both are from the same limited edition of 99. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184823
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 09, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting (1997)
Est: $3,200 - $4,800
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower right. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower left. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting the head of a woman facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, green, blue, and gold, further embellished with wonderful heavily impastoed passages, most notably on her red lips and in the blue section of the background. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." Size(image): 21" L x 13.25" W (53.3 cm x 33.7 cm) Size (sheet): 22.25" L x 14.875" W (56.5 cm x 37.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184830
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 27, 2024
William Tolliver Charcoal on Board - Nude (1990s)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Nude study, charcoal on plywood, ca. 1991 to 1992. Signed at lower left. A rare charcoal study by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver depicting a female nude in a classic reclining pose akin to a Renaissance Venus. Tolliver rendered the voluptuous figure leaning against her left side, her right hand placed upon her left forearm, and her long legs elegantly crossed. What's more, he conveyed the motion of the figure with lyrical, repeating lines and overlapping effects. Note how the subject's face is rendered twice in order to both capture her direct gaze as well as her gently bowed head. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso; however, he also worked in a traditional formalist sense. Bailey Guidroz of the Zigler Art Museum captured this best with the following, "While his work is traditional in a formalist sense, his exploration of the limits of wet and dry media is a fairly modern venture. (M)uch of his career was spent maintaining the delicate balance between the proven methods of the old masters and his independent pursuit of contemporary creative liberation, resulting in a totally unique manner of creating." (Zigler Art Museum website) Size: 32.25" L x 44" W (81.9 cm x 111.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184833
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 27, 2024
William Tolliver Painting - Four Musicians ca. 1997
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Untitled (Musicians) oil on canvas, ca. 1997. Signed at lower left. A magnificent abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver featuring an ensemble of four musicians playing brass instruments. Tolliver grew up in a musical family in the Mississippi Delta and honored African-American musicians who played this take on country blues as well as jazz in his work. Beyond the literal depiction of this band, Tolliver also conveyed the dynamic, moving quality of their music with abstract, colorful shapes suggestive of Futurism - a movement which grew from the tenets of Cubism. A captivating painting, replete with a robust palette, lush brushwork, and rich impasto passages, that pays homage to the musical contributions of black culture. In Tolliver's words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size: 40" L x 30" W (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184822
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 27, 2024
William Tolliver Painting - Two Visages, ca. 1995
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Untitled (Two Visages) oil on canvas, ca. 1995. Signed at lower left. A mesmerizing abstract figural painting by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver featuring bust-length views of two figures facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of gold, violet, scarlet, fuchsia, peach, teal, black and white further embellished with his signature loose brushwork and wonderful impasto passages. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." In addition, the mask-like visages with their bold contours and flat planes recall African art aesthetics that inspired Picasso and the School of Paris over a century ago. As a black man, Tolliver righfully looked to his heritage for profound inspiration. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size: 48" L x 36" W (121.9 cm x 91.4 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184821
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 22, 2024
Print, William Tolliver
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000), "Midnight Serenade," screenprint, pencil signed lower right, titled lower center, edition RM, overall (with frame): 49"h x 32.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 14, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting - Sheba
Est: $3,200 - $4,800
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Sheba" acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower left. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower right. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting a bust-length view of Sheba, the queen of Egypt and Ethiopia, facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, yellow, blue, violet, black, beige, and gold further embellished with loose brushwork and wonderful impastoed passages. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." In addition, Tolliver's pride as a black man extended to his art. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size: 26" L x 18.625" W (66 cm x 47.3 cm) Size (mat): 31.125" L x 23.5" W (79.1 cm x 59.7 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Sheba" is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $12,000 USD and by Grandpa's Art for $9,875. Both are from the same limited edition of 99. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184832
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 07, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting "Delilah" (1997)
Est: $3,600 - $5,400
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Delilah" acrylic on print on Arches paper, n.d. Hand-signed at lower right. Numbered 46/99 at lower left. A magnificent abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver featuring a bust-length view of the biblical Delilah with flowers and ornaments in her hair. Tolliver painted half of Delilah's face in rich mahogany tones with long black hair suggesting that she was a Philistine of North African descent, and the other half in golden hues with tresses rendered in green, red, and yellow - the colors of West African Kente cloth. Each color carries meaning: gold = status and serenity; red = passion; and yellow = fertility. Tolliver's oeuvre combines his modernist approach - in this case a Cubist style emphasizing strong outlines and contrasting color fields - with his strong connection to an African ancestral past. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size (image): 26.25" L x 18.75" W (66.7 cm x 47.6 cm) Size (sheet): 30" L x 22.4" W (76.2 cm x 56.9 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Delilah" is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $9500 USD. Both are from the same limited edition of 99. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184823
Artemis Gallery
May. 31, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting (1997)
Est: $3,600 - $5,400
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower right. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower left. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting the head of a woman facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, green, blue, and gold, further embellished with wonderful heavily impastoed passages, most notably on her red lips and in the blue section of the background. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." Size(image): 21" L x 13.25" W (53.3 cm x 33.7 cm) Size (sheet): 22.25" L x 14.875" W (56.5 cm x 37.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184830
Artemis Gallery
May. 17, 2024
William Tolliver, (Mississippi, 1951-2000) Serigraph 1996, "Ketchin Fish", H 16" W 21"
Est: $300 - $400
#17/350. Signed. Frame 26" x 32".
DuMouchelles
May. 17, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting - Sheba
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Sheba" acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower left. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower right. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting a bust-length view of Sheba, the queen of Egypt and Ethiopia, facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, yellow, blue, violet, black, beige, and gold further embellished with loose brushwork and wonderful impastoed passages. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." In addition, Tolliver's pride as a black man extended to his art. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size: 26" L x 18.625" W (66 cm x 47.3 cm) Size (mat): 31.125" L x 23.5" W (79.1 cm x 59.7 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Sheba" is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $12,000 USD and by Grandpa's Art for $9,875. Both are from the same limited edition of 99. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184832
Artemis Gallery
May. 17, 2024
William Tolliver Serigraph "Learning to Play" (1990s)
Est: $900 - $1,350
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Learning to Play" lithograph, ca. 1990s. Edition 296/350. Hand-signed in pencil at lower right. Numbered at lower left. A lively color serigraph featuring an African-American boy playing the trumpet by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver. Tolliver grew up in a musical family in the Mississippi Delta and honored African-American musicians in his work. Beyond the literal depiction of this young musician, Tolliver also conveyed the dynamic, moving quality of music with abstract, colorful shapes suggestive of Futurism - a movement which grew from the tenets of Cubism. A wonderful lithography by Tolliver that pays homage to the musical contributions of Southern black culture. Size (image): 39" L x 26.75" W (99.1 cm x 67.9 cm) Size (sheet): 44.5" L x 33" W (113 cm x 83.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184831
Artemis Gallery
May. 11, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting "Delilah" (1997)
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Delilah" acrylic on print on Arches paper, n.d. Hand-signed at lower right. Numbered 46/99 at lower left. A magnificent abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver featuring a bust-length view of the biblical Delilah with flowers and ornaments in her hair. Tolliver painted half of Delilah's face in rich mahogany tones with long black hair suggesting that she was a Philistine of North African descent, and the other half in golden hues with tresses rendered in green, red, and yellow - the colors of West African Kente cloth. Each color carries meaning: gold = status and serenity; red = passion; and yellow = fertility. Tolliver's oeuvre combines his modernist approach - in this case a Cubist style emphasizing strong outlines and contrasting color fields - with his strong connection to an African ancestral past. In his words, "My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." Size (image): 26.25" L x 18.75" W (66.7 cm x 47.6 cm) Size (sheet): 30" L x 22.4" W (76.2 cm x 56.9 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Delilah" is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $9500 USD. Both are from the same limited edition of 99. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184823
Artemis Gallery
May. 03, 2024
William Tolliver Mixed Media Painting (1997)
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). Acrylic on print on Arches paper, 1997. Signed at lower right. "P/P" (printers proof) at lower left. A striking abstract figural composition by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver presenting the head of a woman facing the viewer. Tolliver's modernist approach features bold forms and contrasting color fields of red, green, blue, and gold, further embellished with wonderful heavily impastoed passages, most notably on her red lips and in the blue section of the background. Tolliver considered himself to be a serious Modernist in the tradition of Cezanne and Picasso. In his words, "Nothing in my paintings are for decoration. Everything serves a purpose in creating the mood or atmosphere of a painting." Size(image): 21" L x 13.25" W (53.3 cm x 33.7 cm) Size (sheet): 22.25" L x 14.875" W (56.5 cm x 37.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184830
Artemis Gallery
Apr. 19, 2024
1989 William Tolliver Lithograph - Feeding the Chickens
Est: $800 - $1,200
**First Time At Auction** William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Feeding the Chickens" lithograph, 1989. Edition 312/850. Hand-signed in pencil at lower right. Numbered at lower left. Also signed and dated in the plate. A powerful depiction of a woman sharecropper feeding chickens by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver. With this composition, Tolliver captures the realities of sharecropping in the South yet aims to convey respect for the labor that sharecroppers provided. Tolliver grew up watching his family work as sharecroppers, and as the Zigler Art Museum has keenly noted, Tolliver "saw nobility in the labor that he grew up watching his family perform. This is the underlying intent of the vast majority of his portfolio: personal reality, cultural pride, and dignity in honest work." Size (image): 34.5" L x 23.375" W (87.6 cm x 59.4 cm) Size (sheet): 38" L x 26.4" W (96.5 cm x 67.1 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184825
Artemis Gallery
Apr. 12, 2024
William Tolliver Serigraph "Learning to Play" (1990s)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Learning to Play" lithograph, ca. 1990s. Edition 296/350. Hand-signed in pencil at lower right. Numbered at lower left. A lively color serigraph featuring an African-American boy playing the trumpet by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver. Tolliver grew up in a musical family in the Mississippi Delta and honored African-American musicians in his work. Beyond the literal depiction of this young musician, Tolliver also conveyed the dynamic, moving quality of music with abstract, colorful shapes suggestive of Futurism - a movement which grew from the tenets of Cubism. A wonderful lithography by Tolliver that pays homage to the musical contributions of Southern black culture. Size (image): 39" L x 26.75" W (99.1 cm x 67.9 cm) Size (sheet): 44.5" L x 33" W (113 cm x 83.8 cm) About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184831
Artemis Gallery
Apr. 05, 2024
William Tolliver Lithograph "Delta Blues" (1990s)
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000). "Delta Blues" lithograph, ca. 1990s. Hand-signed in pencil at lower right. Numbered 440/850 at lower left. A poignant abstract figural composition featuring a Delta Blues musician by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver. Tolliver grew up in a musical family in the Mississippi Delta and honored African-American musicians who played this take on country blues in his work. Beyond the literal depiction of this guitarist in a blue suit (presumably signifying the Blues), Tolliver also conveyed the dynamic, moving quality of his music with abstract, colorful shapes suggestive of Futurism - a movement which grew from the tenets of Cubism. A wonderful lithography by Tolliver that pays homage to the musical contributions of Southern black culture. Size (image): 32" L x 24" W (81.3 cm x 61 cm) Size (sheet): 35.5" L x 27" W (90.2 cm x 68.6 cm) In his words, "I love my work and I have worked very hard to portray African Americans with pride and dignity. My goal is to bring to the forefront the seriousness of art as a person's heritage. I want my art to serve as a history lesson." About the artist: William Tolliver was an exceptional African-American artist of the 20th century. Tolliver was one of fourteen children born into a Vicksburg, Mississippi sharecropping family. Drawn to visual art at a young age, Tolliver taught himself to paint and draw, because there was no art class in his local school. By age eight, William was mowing lawns to earn money for art supplies. In addition, his mother, Ella Mae Tolliver, worked full time in the cotton fields to support her children, but still managed to foster their interest in art. She borrowed art books on European masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Rembrandt from the local library and even organized drawing contests between William and his siblings. Furthermore, according to an interview with Galerie Royale in New Orleans, William learned to make academically correct paintings by completing paint-by-number kits at a very young age. "There is no better teacher," he declared. "Everything is diagrammed, every little spot, every color. Once I did one or two of those, I understood the principles." Perhaps these lessons derived from paint-by-numbers in conjunction with William's study of modern artists fueled his later Cubist-style works. At age 14, William dropped out of school to work with Job Corps in Los Angeles where he learned skills from a carpenter teacher, and by the 1980s, he was living in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife Debrah who took it upon herself to show his paintings to Bob Crutchfield, owner of Live Oak Gallery. These were received very well, and all nine paintings sold in ten days, igniting his career as an artist! William Tolliver's art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the rotunda of the US Senate Building in Washington, DC. In addition, he was commissioned to create a poster for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Tolliver's art is held in the permanent collections of elite museums such as the Corcoran Museum, the Hampton University Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and the Zigler Museum. In addition, his works have been featured in important publications including the International Review of African American Art and The Art Gallery International. (Sources: Zigler Art Museum and The International Review of African American Art) Please Note: William Tolliver's "Delta Blues" (from the same limited edition as this example) is currently listed by Heritages Fine Art for $1850 USD. Provenance: private Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #184824
Artemis Gallery
Mar. 21, 2024
Print, William Tolliver
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Tolliver (American, 1951-2000), "Reclining Nude," serigraph, pencil signed lower right, titled lower center, edition A/P 18/35, image: 20"h x 40"w, sheet (unframed): 27"h x 46"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 14, 2024
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000), "Landscape", oil and pastel on paper, signed lower right, 10 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in., framed, overall 14 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Jan. 31, 2015, lot 943; Michael W. Murphy, El Dorado, AR.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 09, 2024
William Tolliver (Louisiana/Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Jazz Guitarist," 20th c., H.- 26 in., W.- 12 1/4 in., D.- 12 1/4 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
† William Tolliver (Louisiana/Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Jazz Guitarist," 20th c., oil on composition sculpture, signed on the top rear of the integral base,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 08, 2024
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana & Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Learning to Play," 20th c., H.- 44 1/2 in., W.- 33 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana & Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Learning to Play," 20th c., color seriagraph, pencil signed, titled and numbered "318/350" in lower margin, shrink wrapped,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 08, 2024
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana & Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Mother and Child," 20th c., H.- 30 in., W.- 22 in.
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana & Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Mother and Child," 20th c., monoprint, signed lower right in print, unframed and shrink wrapped,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 08, 2024
William Tolliver (Louisiana/Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Bass Player," 20th c., H.- 24 in., W.- 18 in.
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Tolliver (Louisiana/Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Bass Player," 20th c., monoprint, signed lower left in print, unframed and shrink wrapped,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 08, 2024
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana & Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Four Musicians," 20th c., H.- 30 in., W.- 22 in.
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana & Mississippi, 1951-2000), "Four Musicians," 20th c., monoprint, signed in print lower left, shrink wrapped,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 17, 2023
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000), "Landscape", oil and pastel on paper, signed lower right, 10 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in., framed, overall 14 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. Provenance: Neal Auction Company, Jan. 31, 2015, lot 943; Michael W. Murphy, El Dorado, AR.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 16, 2023
WILLIAM TOLLIVER, BIG BAND, SCREENPRINT
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
Artist: William Tolliver, American (1951 - 2000) Title: Big Band Year: circa 1990 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 267/350 Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Frame Size: 40 x 50 inches Description: William Tolliver was a self-taught American artist who created expressionist work inspired by the African American experience. This print is signed and numbered in pencil. Beautifully framed.
RoGallery
Mar. 05, 2023
WILLIAM TOLLIVER "GOING TO CHURCH" SERIGRAPH ON PAPER
Est: -
William Tolliver (1951 - 2000) "Going To Church" Serigraph on Paper. Signed in pencil on lower right, numbered 290/350. William Tolliver, born in 1951, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the second oldest of fourteen children. His works are reminiscent, often reflecting experiences from his Mississippi childhood. William Tolliver has been considered by many to be very likely the next great African American artist in the likeness of Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence. Artist: William Tolliver Title: "Going To Church" Medium: Serigraph on Paper Circa/Year: 1987 Signature Type: Pencil Signature Location: Lower Right Edition: 290/350 Site Measurement: 22.5 x 36.25 in. Image Keywords: African American, landscape,; Ref: BD1739
Bradford's
Feb. 18, 2023
A Framed Serigraph of House on Pearl Street by William Tolliver 64/350
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
A Framed Serigraph of House on Pearl Street by William Tolliver (1951-2000) 64/350. H: 34 in. (86.36 cm) W: 33 in. (83.82 cm)
Luban Antique
Feb. 04, 2023
WILLIAM TOLLIVER, LUTHER, SCREENPRINT
Est: $4,000 - $5,500
Artist: William Tolliver, American (1951 - 2000) Title: Luther Year: circa 1990 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 22/350 Image Size: 40 x 30 inches Size: in. (cm) Frame Size: 49.5 x 41 inches
RoGallery
Feb. 04, 2023
WILLIAM TOLLIVER, TRANSCENDENT OF THE BLUES, SCREENPRINT
Est: $4,000 - $5,500
Artist: William Tolliver, American (1951 - 2000) Title: Transcendent of the Blues Year: circa 1990 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 128/350 Image Size: 40 x 29.5 inches Size: in. (cm) Frame Size: 50 x 39 inches
RoGallery
Nov. 19, 2022
William Tolliver Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Est: -
Titled: " Going Home For A Visit". Signed In The Lower Right Corner. #684/900. Frame Has Some Scratches. Measures Approximately 27in X 33in. Art Measures Approximately 18in X 24in. Nr12993 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 19, 2022
William Tolliver, 1951-2000, The Guitar Player
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
William Tolliver 1951-2000 The Guitar Player c. 1980 acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 signed Provenance: estate of Al Lavergne, Michigan (Lavergne was a well-known black sculptor and educator at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. He knew many artists and often traded works)
Black Art Auction
Nov. 17, 2022
William Tolliver, Transcendent of the Blues
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
Artist: William Tolliver, American (1951 - 2000) Title: Transcedent of the Blues Year: circa 1990 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 128/350 Size: 40 x 29.5 in. (101.6 x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery