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"Astrum II" Extruded Hand-Dyed Recycled Plastic
By Cody Norman
Located in Detroit, MI
fruit bowl to a centerpiece. Norman is a Chicago/Detroit based artist, designer, self-taught engineer
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

St. Anne s Church, Bermuda, c. 1913-14, Chester S. Kingsley (b. 1878, American)
Located in New York, NY
Kingsley was working as an artist in Detroit until he left for New York on November 22, 1900.(2) Kingsley
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cos_Matrix_[N x M]" Handwoven Tapestry From Reclaimed Fibers
By Paula Schubatis
Located in Detroit, MI
the composition with energy and character. Paula Schubatis is a Detroit based artist, educator
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Matrix [m] Unique Hand Woven Sculptural Ottoman
Located in Detroit, MI
is a Detroit-based artist, educator, textile designer, and social sculptor. Schubatis explores urban
Category

2010s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Yarn

Sine_Qua Woven Tapestry
Located in Detroit, MI
patchwork design invites admiration and intrigue. Paula Schubatis is a Detroit-based artist, educator
Category

2010s North American Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

"Plasticus Obitus #1" Sculptural Table Lamp from Recycled Plastic
By Cody Norman
Located in Detroit, MI
/Detroit-based artist, designer, self-taught engineer, and a Cranbrook Academy of Arts graduate. His
Category

2010s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Ruga Ignis, Extruded Bioplastic Monumental Vessel
By Cody Norman
Located in Detroit, MI
, IL studio of Chicago/Detroit-based artist Cody Norman. Each vessel is robotically 3D-printed using an
Category

2010s American Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Untitled Acrylic and Crayon on Paper by Phillip Hefferton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Phillip Conrad Hefferton was born in Detroit and in 1958-9 he began drawing "common objects". In
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled Acrylic, Graphite and Crayon on Paper by Phillip Hefferton, framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Phillip Conrad Hefferton was born in Detroit and in 1958-9 he began drawing "common objects". In
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Crayon

Untitled Acrylic, Graphite and Crayon on Paper by Phillip Hefferton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Phillip Conrad Hefferton was born in Detroit and in 1958-9 he began drawing "common objects". In
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled Acrylic and Crayon on Paper by Phillip Hefferton, framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Phillip Conrad Hefferton was born in Detroit and in 1958-9 he began drawing "common objects". In
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Crayon

Untitled Acrylic, Graphite and Crayon on Paper by Phillip Hefferton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Young Artists Group" in Detroit. In 1960 he moved to San Francisco and began work on his first images of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Traffic Cop
By Mike Giant
Located in Detroit, MI
Provenance from 1xRUN. Opening Friday, November 11th, 2017 at Inner State Gallery in Detroit, Michigan
Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Graphite

Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger Candid on Stage Vintage Original Photograph
Located in Las Vegas, NV
locally successful Detroit-area artist, he performed and recorded as Bob Seger and the Last Heard and Bob
Category

1980s Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Yogini
By Mike Giant
Located in Detroit, MI
, 2017 at Inner State Gallery in Detroit, Michigan, artist Mike Giant unveiled Impermanent Vacation: an
Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Graphite

Sun Image
By Jerre H. Murry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Missouri in 1904 and studied at the Detroit Academy of Art in Michigan. He then worked as an artist for the
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Allegory No. 1
By Jerre H. Murry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
as an artist for the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, and also painted portraits of the city’s
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Allegory No. 2
By Jerre H. Murry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Detroit Academy of Art in Michigan. He then worked as an artist for the Detroit News and Detroit Free
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Purvis Young "Freedom Horses" Painting
By Purvis Young
Located in Wyomissing, PA
surrounded him. After learning of the "Freedom Walls" created by artists in Detroit and Chicago, Young
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

House Paint, Wood

Purvis Young (1943-2010)| People Move Around, 1987
By Purvis Young
Located in Wyomissing, PA
people and city that surround him. After learning of the "Freedom Walls" created by artists in Detroit
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Around East River
By Maurice Kish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artists of America, Audubon Artists, and the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts. After World War II Kish
Materials

Oil, Canvas

Charles W. Knapp American
Located in Litchfield, CT
Academy, Cosmopolitan Art Association, Sandusky, Ohio; Cincinnati Associated Artists, Detroit Art
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Ritual
By Margie Criner
Located in Nashville, TN
in everyday life. MARGIE CRINER - - BIO Margie Criner is an American artist born in Detroit in
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Walnut, Found Objects, LED Light, Mirror, Wood, Paper, A...

Where I Wait For You
By Margie Criner
Located in Nashville, TN
Criner is an American artist born in Detroit in 1968. Her sculptural work invites the viewer to examine
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Far From Home
By Margie Criner
Located in Nashville, TN
moments in everyday life. MARGIE CRINER - - BIO Margie Criner is an American artist born in Detroit in
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wool, Glass, Plastic, Wood, LED Light, Mirror, Found Objects, Arch...

"Waterfall" by Paul Peters
By Paul Peters
Located in Wiscasset, ME
c. 1940 Detroit artist with work in the DIA Measures 30" x 24" framed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Justin Bean Confluence Geometric Abstact Acrylic Painting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
' corporate headquarters, Whitdel Arts, and the Detroit Artist Market. Justin's paintings are in private
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Justin Bean Cosmogony Geometric Abstract Acrylic Painting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
' corporate headquarters, Whitdel Arts, and the Detroit Artist Market. Justin's paintings are in private
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Glass/Bronze sculpture by Richard Ritter
By Richard Ritter
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an early example of the Detroit artist work. Fused glass and bronze on a wooden base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Contemporary Framed Painting on Wood Portrait Signed Tyree Guyton Dated 2000s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, Detroit artist dated 2002. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 32" W x 2" D x 21.5" H.  
Category

Early 2000s American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary Framed Painting Portrait on Metal Signed Tyree Guyton Dated 2000s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, Detroit artist, dated 2000. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 37" W x 2.5" D x 31.5" H.  
Category

Early 2000s American Paintings

Materials

Metal

Large Abstract Copper Wire Sculpture on Black Marble Base by James Nani 1970 s
Located in Troy, MI
A large scale wire sculpture by Detroit artist James Nani (1926-2016) Circa 1970s Free form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Copper

Contemporary Framed Niagara Signed a.P. Print Tomorrow s Another Night Blue
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Detroit artist Niagara, circa 1990s. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are 20" W x 26" H
Category

1990s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair Post Modern Black White Smoked Lucite Mosaic Tile Cube Side Tables 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Detroit artist Deanna Bardy Both sculptural and functional, these make for really cool enhancement to any
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Schneider Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
By Arthur Schneider
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Dimensions: 17" W x 11" D x 19" H Beloved Detroit artist Arthur Schneider created works both on
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Graffiti Mural By Jerome Ferretti 1990
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A massive 16 foot mural by the noted Detroit artist Jerome Ferretti. It is signed and dated 1990
Category

1990s American Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Betty Woodward-Bosley Modern Abstract Yellow Purple Red Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern abstract oil painting on canvas by Detroit artist Betty Woodward-Bosley. Circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Dominic Pangborn Detroit Ink’d Signed Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. “Detroit Ink’d” by international artist Dominic Pangborn. ""Detroit Ink'd"" is a striking representation of
Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Brutalist Welded Steel Candlestick Sculptures by Joseph Wesner 1990s
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of abstract welded steel candle holders by Detroit artist Joseph Wesner circa 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel

Sam Gamburd Signed Surrealist Modern Oil Painting Study on Board Framed 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
verso. Also noted that the painting was instructed by Detroit artist Sarkis Sarkisian, Department of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

James Nani Untitled Contemporary Pyramid Lucite Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

James Nani Joy 57 Mid Century Modern White Torso Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Acrylic

James Nani Gumie 75 Abstract Circular Aluminum Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
" signed Nani (13x12). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

James Nani Untitled Kinetic Balancing Metal Wire Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
Category

20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

James Nani Untitled Modern Metal Wire and Lucite Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

James Nani Untitled Large Metal Wire Interlinked Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
Category

20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

James Nani Global 79 Abstract Aluminum Modern Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
(19.5 x 8). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

James Nani Madonna 80 Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
Category

Antique 17th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

James Nani Flight 124 Modern Wood Semi Circular Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
signed Nani (14 x 11). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

James Nani Hearts 55 Brutalist Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Nani (9 x 7). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

James Nani Been There 111 Mod Abstract Black Molded Contemporary Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
111" signed Nani (12 x 5). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

James Nani Rollerskates Found Object Sculpture Mid-Century Modern, 1967
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
pedestal signed Nani 1967 (12x15). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

James Nani Slipper 97 Gold Abstract Marble Base Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
97" and signed Nani (18 x 12). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

James Nani Her 18 Modern Female Torso Wood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Nani (27x8). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Gary Kulak Large Straight Chair Contemporary Modern Metal Floor Sculpture 1981
By Gary Kulak
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary modern metal floor sculpture by Detroit artist Gary Kulak chair. Created in 1981 A
Category

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary James Nani Modern Lucite with Blue Green Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal and acrylic sculptures. His
Category

Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Contemporary James Nani Chisel 33 Modern Large Lucite, 1990s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
(1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal and
Category

1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

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