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b. 1951 -

Della Wells was born in 1951. Though she attended college, Wells is a self-taught artist. Wells began drawing and painting seriously at the age of 42. Since then she has created more than 2,000 images in various media.
In 2004, Wells founded the artists' advocacy group, ABEA (African American Artists Beginning To Educate Americans About African Art). In 2002, she began to curate exhibitions. Along with David Smith, she has curated exhibitions such as Sister Stories, Yearning For the Sea: The Inner Voyage of Folk Art and Wisconsin Visions: A Journey of Self-taught, Outsider and Folk Art In Wisconsin.

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    • Della Wells, b. 1951, untitled, Standing Woman
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Della Wells, b. 1951, untitled, Standing Woman

      Est: $600 - $800

      Della Wells b. 1951 untitled, Standing Woman 2011 cut-paper collage on illustration board 16 x 9-3/4 inches signed and dated

      Black Art Auction
    • Della Wells, b. 1951, Lula's House
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Della Wells, b. 1951, Lula's House

      Est: $300 - $500

      Della Wells b. 1951 Lula's House 2024 cut-paper collage on board with ribbon hanger 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches (including artist-painted frame) signed, dated, titled verso)

      Black Art Auction
    • Della Wells, b. 1951, lot of two works
      May. 18, 2024

      Della Wells, b. 1951, lot of two works

      Est: $400 - $600

      Della Wells b. 1951 lot of two works 2006 mixed media collage 7 x 5 inches signed and dated with another work: Freedom is Here 2024 paper collage on board in painted frame 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches (image) 4-3/4 x 4-3/4 inches (overall) signed, titled and dated verso

      Black Art Auction
    • Della Wells (American/Wisconsin, b. 1951)
      Feb. 28, 2023

      Della Wells (American/Wisconsin, b. 1951)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Della Wells (American/Wisconsin, b. 1951), "Evening Peace", 2001, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, 36 in. x 24 in., framed, overall 40 5/8 in. x 28 3/4 in. x 1 5/8 in. Condition: Overall good condition.

      Neal Auction Company
    • Della Wells (American/Wisconsin, b. 1951)
      Feb. 28, 2023

      Della Wells (American/Wisconsin, b. 1951)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Della Wells (American/Wisconsin, b. 1951), "Yellow Mambo Mermaid", acrylic on canvas, signed mid-right, signed twice and titled on stretcher, 30 in. x 24 in., framed, overall 34 3/8 in. x 28 3/8 in. x 1 1/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition.

      Neal Auction Company
    • DELLA WELLS COLLAGE
      Oct. 08, 2022

      DELLA WELLS COLLAGE

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      mixed media on artist board. Titled THE MAGIC IS MINE TO HOLD - Della Wells dated 2020. 11"x14"

      Ledbetter Auctions
    • DELLA WELLS COLLAGE
      Oct. 08, 2022

      DELLA WELLS COLLAGE

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      titled ITS TEA TIME SISTA - by Della Wells dated 2020. 11"x14"

      Ledbetter Auctions
    • Della Wells (American, b.1951) Folk Art Painting
      Mar. 17, 2021

      Della Wells (American, b.1951) Folk Art Painting

      Est: $1 - $1,000

      Della Wells (American, Born 1951). Original folk art painting depicting Mrs. Howell from the television show, Gilligan's Island. Wearing signature hat and handbag on wrist. Painted on wooden craft tag in an folk art style. Signed and dated lower right. Wells 11. Presented in a wooden frame. Good overall condition, normal wear to frame. Measures approximately 3.25 in. x 2 in. (work), 8 in. x 6 in. (framed). MMB in house continental USA shipping $25 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

      MiddleManBrokers
    • DELLA WELLS FOLK ART PEN AND INK DRAWING "THEY AL
      May. 22, 2018

      DELLA WELLS FOLK ART PEN AND INK DRAWING "THEY AL

      Est: $120 - $180

      DELLA WELLS Folk Art Pen And Ink Drawing "They Always Blame Me: If Incest Never Happened To Little Colored. Why I Runs" Signed and dated '96-- Dimensions: Image Size: H: 4.5 inches: W: 6.5 inches ---

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