18507 S. Dixie Hwy. Cutler Bay, FL 33157 USA, United States
Terms of sale
View demo
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of artistic voices as we present a diverse collection featuring luminaries like Livingston Roberts from Florida's iconic Highwaymen movement, James Robinson, a luminary in the Texas realism scene, and Antonio Pietro Martino, a distinguished figure from the Philadelphia regionalist movement. This auction is a journey across regions, capturing the essence of American artistry in its myriad forms. From the vivid landscapes of Florida to the stark realism of Texas and the regionalist charm of Philadelphia, each masterpiece tells a unique tale, inviting you to be part of a cross-country artistic exploration. Happy Bidding!
|
LOT 46:
Robert Butler (1943 - 2014) American
more...
|
|
|
Sold for: $2,800
Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $2,000
Buyer's Premium: 21%
More details
sales tax: 8.875%
On the full lot's price and commission
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
|
Robert Butler (1943 - 2014) American
Robert Butler (1943 - 2014) Oil on canvas by noted Florida Highwayman Robert Butler. Turtle basking on log in Serene river under moss laden trees. Measures (29 X 33) framed; (24 X 30) unframed. Good condition. African American Outsider Folk Art.Born in Baxley, Ga. in 1943, Butler and his mother moved to Okeechobee, Fla. when he was four. As a young hunter, he came to know the Everglades well and learned to “’read’ the land, ” as The Highwaymen Trail, a heritage trail organization run by the city of Fort Pierce and the Florida Humanities Council, puts it. This familiarity and skill later served him well as a painter of Florida’s interior landscapes. By the early 90s, Robert Butler was considered one of the best landscape painters in Florida and owned a thriving gallery in Lakeland from which he sold his work. Popular with a wide audience, his pieces were especially sought-after by hunters and outdoor aficionados and could command as much as $7,500 per piece. Butler is known for the figures in his paintings, especially turkeys, bears, hunting dogs, cattle, and even the occasional cowboy.
Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
