Clementine Hunter, Two Figures with Flowers
| Lot number | 239 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | 900.00 - 1,500.00 USD |
| Auction | Autumn Auction for Collectors: Fine Art and World Treasures |
| Date | October 25, 2026 at 2:15 pm MT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Description
Clementine Hunter (American, 1886-1988)
Oil on board, featuring two silhouetted figures in profile, facing a central still life of vibrant red, white, and yellow flowers in a yellow pitcher. The figures wear colorful headwraps and garments in shades of green, black, yellow, lavender, and purple against a pink and light blue background. Signed 'JH' lower right. Framed.
Clementine Hunter was a self-taught African American folk artist from Louisiana's Cane River region. Born on a plantation, she worked as a field laborer and never learned to read or write. Her vibrant paintings depict daily life and traditions of the Southern Black rural experience.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 9 1/8 x 14 1/4 inches
Framed: 12 3/4 x 17 7/8 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.