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Painter, b. 1933 - d. 2011

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  • Alfred J. Tyler, 1933-2011, untitled
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Alfred J. Tyler, 1933-2011, untitled

    Est: $600 - $800

    Alfred J. Tyler 1933-2011 untitled n.d. lithograph 11 x 14 inches signed and numbered 3/5 Tyler began his artistic studies on Saturdays at the age of 12 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was influenced by his art teacher at Englewood High School. In 1956 Al graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While at the Art Institute he became interested in mural painting. This led to a commission to paint a mural at Sexton Elementary School in Chicago. After graduating he fulfilled a two year commitment as staff artist for the Safety Office of the First Marine Corps Division, United States Marine Corps. After resuming civilian life Al took a position as a staff artist at S.M. Edison Commercial Co. Encouraged by Dr. Margaret Burroughs, visual artists and founder of the DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago, Al pursued graduate studies in painting and the Fresco technique of mural painting at La Escuela Nacional de Artes Plasticas in Mexico City, Mexico. Throughout his prolific career Al has co-owned the 353 East Gallery and the Afam Studio and Gallery. He was a staff artist in the Planning Department for the City of Evanston for 34 years and served as an adviser for many art-related projects throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. His works are in many permanent collections including the DuSable Museum of African-American History, Chicago IL; D.C. General Hospital, Washington D.C.; Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL; McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL; The Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park Branch; Soft Sheen Company, Chicago, IL; Johnson Publishing Company, Chicago, IL; University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL; Englewood High School, Chicago, IL and several others. Information was provided by Ami Tyler-Herzon, daughter of the artist, via askART.com

    Black Art Auction
  • Alfred Jackson Tyler, 1933-2011, Untitled, gouache on paper, 13 x 10.5 inches
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Alfred Jackson Tyler, 1933-2011, Untitled, gouache on paper, 13 x 10.5 inches

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Alfred Jackson Tyler 1933-2011 Untitled gouache on paper c. 1950 Signed Nicely framed and matted This work depicts young Tyler carrying his artist supplies past a group of people, presumably at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He exhibited in Black Expression 69, the South Side Community Art Center’s traveling exhibit, as well as at Malcolm X Community College; University of Illinois; Du Sable Museum of African American History, Chicago, and many other venues. His work is included in the Johnson Publishing Company Collection, Chicago. 13 x 10.5 inches

    Black Art Auction
  • Alfred Jackson Tyler, 1933-2011, Mother and Child, Etching, 24 x 18 inches
    Jul. 11, 2020

    Alfred Jackson Tyler, 1933-2011, Mother and Child, Etching, 24 x 18 inches

    Est: $300 - $500

    Alfred Jackson Tyler 1933-2011 Mother and Child Etching Signed lower right. Numbered 14/100 in pencil lower left. Framed. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Lindley T. Smith, VA Tyler exhibited in Black Expression 69, the South Side Community Art Center's traveling exhibit, as well as at Malcolm X Community College; University of Illinois; Du Sable Museum of African American History, Chicago, and many other venues. His work is included in the Johnson Publishing Company Collection, Chicago. 24 x 18 inches

    Black Art Auction
  • Alfred Tyler American, 1933-2011 Entering the School of the Art Institute, circa 1955
    Nov. 20, 2018

    Alfred Tyler American, 1933-2011 Entering the School of the Art Institute, circa 1955

    Est: $600 - $800

    Alfred Tyler American, 1933-2011 Entering the School of the Art Institute, circa 1955 Signed Al Tyler (lr) Tempera on board 18 x 15 inches Unframed Provenance: Paramour Fine Arts, Franklin, Michigan C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection

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  • Alfred Tyler American, 1933-2011 47th Street El Stop, Rush Hour, 1951
    Nov. 20, 2018

    Alfred Tyler American, 1933-2011 47th Street El Stop, Rush Hour, 1951

    Est: $300 - $500

    Alfred Tyler American, 1933-2011 47th Street El Stop, Rush Hour, 1951 Signed Alfred Tyler and dated 1951 (lr) Watercolor on paper 18 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches sight Provenance: Paramour Fine Arts, Franklin, MI C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection

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  • Alfred Jackson Tyler (American 1933 - 2011) oil on canvas, "Artist Painting" Alfred Jackson Tyler was active/lived in Illinois. Alfred Tyler is known for figurative, architectural and landscape image easel and mural painting.
    Jul. 07, 2015

    Alfred Jackson Tyler (American 1933 - 2011) oil on canvas, "Artist Painting" Alfred Jackson Tyler was active/lived in Illinois. Alfred Tyler is known for figurative, architectural and landscape image easel and mural painting.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Alfred Jackson Tyler (American 1933 - 2011) oil on canvas, "Artist Painting" Alfred Jackson Tyler was active/lived in Illinois. Alfred Tyler is known for figurative, architectural and landscape image easel and mural painting.

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • Alfred Jackson Tyler, (African American; 1933 - 2011), Outside of the Art Institute of Chicago, Graphite on paper, 8" x 10" (sheet)
    Apr. 21, 2012

    Alfred Jackson Tyler, (African American; 1933 - 2011), Outside of the Art Institute of Chicago, Graphite on paper, 8" x 10" (sheet)

    Est: $500 - $800

    Alfred Jackson Tyler (African American; 1933 - 2011) Outside of the Art Institute of Chicago Graphite on paper c. 1950. Signed LR. "My art is a statement of eclectic form of color. My medias are pen and ink, pastels, markers, serigraphs and oils. I have many subject matters, but my main subject matter is the glorification of the African- American people." A visual artist for more than 60 years, Tyler graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1956, and later pursued graduate studies in painting and the fresco technique of mural painting at La Escuela Nacional De Artes Plasticas in Mexico City , Mexico . Throughout his career, he developed wide-ranging artistic talents, including operating a gallery and producing art as a 30-year employee of the City of Evanston, IL. Tyler's art is included in important private and public collections, including the Dusable Museum of African American History, Chicago, Il.; D.C. General Hospital, Washington, D.C.; Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Illinois; McCormick Place Convention Complex, Chicago; Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park branch; The Louis Cunningham Collection, Southfield, Mi.; The Dr. Robert Derden Collection of Contemporary Art, Chicago, Il.; The Patric McCoy Collection, Chicago, Il.; The Pirfirco Williams Collection, Chicago, Il.; Soft Sheen Company, Johnson Publishing, Englewood High School, DuSabe High School, Robert Lawrence Academy of Math and Science, and the Chicago History Museum, all in Chicago, Il. His work is also included in the City of Evanston 's Civic Center Collection, Evanston , Il . Tyler was a longtime resident of Chicago 's Rogers Park neighborhood until his death in 2011. 8" x 10" (sheet)

    Ripley Auctions
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