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Willie Massey Folk Art Chicken

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Willie Massey. Two Spotted Chickens.: Willie Massey. Two Spotted Chickens. 1985. Paint on found wooden crates. Excellent condition. 15” w x 9" h with frame. Est. $300-500. Ship: $45

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Willie Massey Folk Art Chair: miniature chair by African American Willie Massey, one loss to front left side post. Paint and cut/carved wood. 7.5"H

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Willie Massey Folk Art Chair: miniature chair by African American Willie Massey, no apparent losses, paint and carved/cut wood. 14"H

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WILLIE MASSEY FOLK ART BIRD HOUSE: a masterpiece by Willie Massey. 13" x 15". Mixed media with wood, paint, tinfoil.

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Willie Massey (1906-1990) Miniature Chair: Willie Massey (America/Kentucky, 1906-1990) Miniature Folk Art Chair, Carved and Painted Wood with Buttons, signed. Size: 9'' x 7'' x 7.5'' (23 x 18 x 19 cm).

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Willie Massey. Leopards Under Tree.: Willie Massey (1906-1990). Leopards Under Tree. Signed on verso. Paint and graphite, bead eyes on found used fiber wrap composit fiber board. Nail holes on sides from original use. 17.5"w x 12"h. Prov

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Willie Massey. Two Turtle Doves.: Willie Massey. Two Turtle Doves. Signed. Paint and graphite on paper board with artist-made and decorated wood frame. Excellent condition. 34.5"w x 12.5"h x 2"d. Est. $1,000-1,500. Ship: $75

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Willie Massey. Salmon & Green Colored Birdhouse.: Willie Massey. Salmon and Green Colored Birdhouse With Foil Balls. Carved and painted found crates, aluminum foil construction. Missing one piece at top otherwise excellent condition. 14.5" x 10.5" x

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Willie Massey. Bird Swooping Down To Get Bug.: Willie Massey. Bird Swooping Down To Get A Bug. Not signed or dated. Paint on tin foil, wood crates and other mixed media. Excellent condition. 12"h x 12" long x 8". Est. $300-500. Ship: $45

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Willie Massey. Red and Green Bird House.: Willie Massey. (1906-1990). Red and Green Bird House. Painted wooden fruit crates and tin foil mixed media construction. Excellent condition. 12" w x 12" w x 24" h. Est. $1,000-1,500. Ship: $100

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Willie Massey. Blue Bird House.: Willie Massey. Blue Bird House. Wooden fruit crate board with paint and aluminum foil construction. Excellent condition. 11" w x 22" h x 11.5" d. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $100

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Willie Massey. Yellow Birdhouse Construction.: Willie Massey. Yellow Birdhouse Construction. Not signed. Paint on found board with mixed media. Excellent condition. 16"w x 12"d x 19"h. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $150

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Willie Massey. White Hawk.: Willie Massey. (1906-1990)White Hawk.Signed on verso.Paint and graphite on heavy cardstock.Excellent condition.11” w x 14” h.Provenance: The Personal Collection of Robert Cargo.Est. $400-600

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Willie Massey. Crow.: Willie Massey. Crow. Signed. Paint and button on cardboard fruit crate. Excellent condition. 17.5" w x 11.5" h. Est. $500-800. Ship: $45

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Willie Massey. Two Bird Paintings Framed Together.: Willie Massey. Two Bird Paintings Framed Together. Not signed. Spotted Rooster and Pearl-Eyed Pheasant. Paint and mixed media on found card stock. Great condition. 13"w x 21"h with frame. Provenance:

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Willie Massey. Group of Four Mini Chairs.: Willie Massey. Group of Four Mini Chairs. Signed. Carved and painted wood. Excellent condition. Average size is 11” x 6”. Est. $200-400. Ship: $75

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Description

Made from wood scraps and features a crisply carved “come” and mother-of-pearl button eyes. 1980s. Unsigned. 7" L x 5" H x 4" W

Considered a master of African American self-taught art, Kentucky-born Willie Massey (1906-1990) is known for his whimsical paintings, carvings and assemblages. His work is in numerous private and museum collections.

This item ships from Wimberly, TX

Condition

Excellent condition

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Willie Massey Folk Art Chicken

Name: Willie Massey Folk Art Chicken
SKU: 43946283
Price: 185 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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