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PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourd...

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PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of Painted Gourd...: PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of Painted Gourds. ca. 1980s. Gourds painted in acrylic. Gourds approximately 12 x 6”. Both painted in similar American flag motifs, with hanging cords

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PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Patriotic Painted Gou...: PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Patriotic Painted Gourd. Ca. 1980s. Gourd painted in acrylic. Gourd approximately 15 ½” high. Painted in American flag and Statue of Liberty motifs, wi

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PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourd...

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PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourds. Circa 1980s. Gourds painted in acrylic. Gourds approximately 12 x 6”. Both painted in similar American flag motifs, with hanging cords. One gourd is signed in block letters. Minor rubbing. A fine pair. Perkins was a preacher as well as an artist; much of his art is replete with patriotic and religious symbolism. He is one of the most significant of the twentieth-century folk artists. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist.

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PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourd...

Name: PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourd...
SKU: 139041612
Price: 300 USD
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