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AEDTRAYLOR, Bill (American, 1853-1949). Untitled. (Man Looking into Hole). 1939.
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LiveMay 28, 2026
This is an auction replete with standouts. Works by Magritte, Tamayo, Paschke, Wirsum and multiple mixed media collages and prints from the celebrated Tony Fitzpatrick will cross the block. A significant work by Bill Traylor leads the Outsider Art session, alongside major works by Finster, Yoakum, Dial, Sparrow, and Dawson. Folk art includes a carved grotto Jesus and Devil train set sculpture from Wisconsin, and three oversize leaves by Ivan Albright lead the fine art session. Design collectors can settle in to a Bouloum Chair by Oliver Mourge for Airbourne International. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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- Lot Description
TRAYLOR, Bill (American, 1853-1949). Untitled. (Man Looking into Hole). 1939. Crayon, colored pencil (black) and graphite on thick paperboard with die cut opening. 14 x 6 x 1/4". Frame (glass), 17 1/4 x 9 1/4". On verso the color side of the cardboard that was used can be seen. The text "In Every Room" in yellow with a purple and dark blue background. In the foreground are two yucca plants. This is a classic image for Traylor. An active figure with an umbrella has been used before. Here he incorporates the die cut shape into the composition. Inscribed verso, "Sept 9, 39 - He was walking down the street and came to dat hole - He's peepin in it ". Unclear who wrote this text.
Included in this lot is a copy of Black Folk Art in America, 1930-1980, from the seminal show at the Cocoran, Washington D.C.
Condition
Surface dirt with scuffs and rubbing of black pigment overall. Irregularly trimmed board at top, left side and bottom left. Right lower corner and die cut inherent. Left side has jagged cuts affecting veneer of paper board. Image hinged to backing board. Good condition.
- Provenance
Purchased 1982 from Luise Ross Gallery, New York, NY. Letter and invoice.
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