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Blues, signed/N limited edition lithograph, famed African American artist Framed
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in New York, NY
Printmaking, Edmunds pl. 171; p. 135 "Beyond the Blues", 2010, Reflections of African America in the Fine Arts
Category

1980s Abstract Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Untitled (Seated Nude) — Black Woman Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Collection of African American Art describes Tanksley as having "a sensitive eye for form and style. She has
Category

1980s Expressionist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil

1991 After Ty Wilson Ballerina African American Brown, Black White USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 36 x 24 inches ( 91.44 x 60.96 cm ) Image Size: 36 x 24 inches ( 91.44 x 60.96 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Shipping and...
Category

1990s Vintage African American Art

Materials

Offset

Motif, Gold Abstract African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
the "When the Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Motif (Purple), African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut or Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has taught art at
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Motif, Orange Blue, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has taught art at
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Duke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Duke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published Al Hirschfeld (1903
Category

1990s Performance Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

African American artist Richard Hunt, Paper piece V, Terracotta Voyage, signed/N
By Richard Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Chicagoan and African American who became a symbol of the cause, had a profound impact on Hunt. Throughout
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage African American Art

Materials

Handmade Paper

Offset Lithograph signed warmly Inscribed to African American Arts prof Framed
By Sam Gilliam
Located in New York, NY
Sam Gilliam Offset Lithograph Warmly Inscribed to Renowned African American Arts Educator, 1988
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset, Ink

AUTUMN OF THE ROOSTER Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
scenes from Southern African American culture; memories from his youth in rural Mecklenburg County, NC
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Sammy Davis Junior, New York City, Times Square, African American, Photo History
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
portrait of Sammy Davis Jr., a legendary African American celebrity, singer, dancer, actor, and comedian
Category

1950s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Digital

New York, Harlem, African American Children, Black and White Photo, Fire Hydrant
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
abroad and, in the US, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

New York City, Harlem, African American Children 1960s, Muscle Boy, Limited Ed
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
the US, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigme...

African American Man on Street, 1989 - Black and White Photographic Print
By Michael Ormerod
Located in Brighton, GB
African American Man on Street is a dramatic Black & White photographic print on Hahnemuhle Paper
Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color

CANDACE 1992 Tribute To African American Women Black Woman Graphic Portrait Head
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
ELIZABETH CATLETT Candace - 10th Anniversary Celebration 1992, A Tribute to African American Women
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Romare Bearden, Dreams of Exile (Green Snake), 1971, by African-American, signed
By Romare Bearden
Located in New York, NY
A North Carolina native, the African-American Romare Bearden spent most of his career in New York
Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Lena Horne Film Broadway Star African American 20th Century Litho NYT Published
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Lena Horne Film Broadway Star African American 20th Century Litho NYT Published Al Hirschfeld
Category

1980s Performance Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Sammy Davis Jr Legendary Actor Singer Dancer African American 20th Century Litho
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Sammy Davis Jr Legendary Actor Singer Dancer African American 20th Century Litho Al Hirschfeld
Category

1990s Performance Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Museum in Harlem; the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of African American History and
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

New York City, Harlem, Black and White Photo of African Americans, Fire Hydrant
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York City police
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Mother and Child — Seasonal Greeting, Black Woman Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
her in so many ways.” The Educator’s Guide to the Hewitt Collection of African American Art describes
Category

1960s Expressionist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Fabric, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media

Bridge Contemporary African American Urban Landscape 20th Century Alvin Ailey NY
By Romare Bearden
Located in New York, NY
"Bridge" Contemporary African American Urban Landscape 20th Century Alvin Ailey NYC ROMARE BEARDEN
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

African Pair Basrelief Wall Wood Sculptures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handcarved wood wall sculptures- pair of African basteliefs.
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1940s Unknown American Craftsman Vintage African American Art

Materials

Wood

Large Masterwork Haitian Folk Art Steel Drum Metal Work Sculpture Murat Brierre
By Murat Brierre
Located in Surfside, FL
African American Art, Flomenhaft Gallery, Chelsea, New York, USA An important exhibition of works by
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Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Vintage African American Art

Materials

Iron

"Abstraction" Ellsworth Augustus Ausby, Geometric Abstraction, Colorful
Located in New York, NY
the art of both emerging and renowned African-American artists. The gallery was named in honor of
Category

1990s Abstract Geometric Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper, Oil

African Tribal Celebration: Alex Haley Roots for Readers Digest
By Noel Sickles
Located in Miami, FL
Complex and detailed epic scale history painting of an African tribal celebration with an on
Category

1970s American Realist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Gouache

African Tribal Celebration: Alex Haley Roots for Readers Digest
By Noel Sickles
Located in Miami, FL
Complex and detailed epic scale history painting of an African tribal celebration with an on
Category

1970s American Realist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Gouache

Track Star - Figurative Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Track Star - Abstracted Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper Bold and
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Stipple Drawing in Black and White of the First Lady of Haiti - African American
Located in Miami, FL
precise stipple effect and celebrating African-American women which was titled "Twelve American Women." It
Category

1940s Academic Vintage African American Art

Materials

Ink, Pencil

"Shoes" - Late 20th Century City Figure Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
American Art, New Orleans Alfa Insurance Headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama The Renfro Building
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Late 20th Century American Realist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil

Original "BOAC Africa unfolds the world vintage travel poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original BOAC Africa, unfolds the world vintage travel poster. Archivally linen backed in fine
Category

Late 20th Century American Realist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Offset

HONKY TONK Signed Lithograph, Black Musician, Collage Portrait, Blues Guitar
By James Denmark
Located in Union City, NJ
where he studied under the artist and acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Original "The Adventures of Captain Africa #3" vintage movie poster 1955
Located in Spokane, WA
Original. The Adventures of Captain Africa #3 vintage movie poster. Linen-backed and ready to
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Offset

African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

JUMPIN JIVIN Signed Lithograph, Jazz Club, Band Musicians, Color Collage
By James Denmark
Located in Union City, NJ
where he studied under the artist and acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

Hugh Masekela, The Father of South African Jazz - Signed Lithograph Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
American Art, 1564-1975, and his work was exhibited in the Whitney Museum of American Art. He spent the
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

GARDEN ROMANCE Signed Lithograph, Black Couple Portrait, Lovers, Flower Garden
By James Denmark
Located in Union City, NJ
everyday African American life - a lovely flower garden scene featuring a romantic black couple, the woman
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

GARDEN ROMANCE Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, Collage Portrait Lovers, Flowers
By James Denmark
Located in Union City, NJ
where he studied under the artist and acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Family of Six, " Original Lithograph signed by John Thomas Biggers
By John Thomas Biggers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
in the history of African American art and is included in private collections and museums at home and
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Negro Night Club, " 1945 Painting Depicting African American Social Life
By Adalie Margules Brent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brent depicts a slice of Black America at the end of World War II, probably in New Orleans, complete
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paint

Street Riot Oil Painting Mounted Police WPA artist Social Justice Americana Art
By Arthur Smith
Located in Surfside, FL
scene of a lynching of African American men done by Art Smith. Born in New York City, Smith painted for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large Format Polaroid Photograph Still Life Color Photo Dye Print Betty Hahn Art
By Betty Hahn
Located in Surfside, FL
Photography, University of Arizona, 2015 – Unconfined – Empowering Women Through Art, African American
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Color, Polaroid

William Tolliver Signed Limited Edition Abstract Serigraph Print Natural Beauty
By William Tolliver
Located in Studio City, CA
International and the International Review of African American Art. This piece would be a great addition to any
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Paper

Untitled (Nude in front of light house, Lake Erie)
By Charles Harris ( Beni Kosh )
Located in Fairlawn, OH
exhibited or sold his work and was affiliated with the African-American artists’ “Sho-nuff Art Group” and
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil

Arman - Rare Signed Violin Bronze Sculpture
By Arman
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
African American Art, Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, New York, November 11 – January 11, 2014. On The Road
Category

1990s Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Bronze

Untitled 2 - Abstract Squares on Red Background
Located in New Orleans, LA
Self taught outsider art by African American artist from New Orleans with work in major museum and
Category

1990s Outsider Art Vintage African American Art

Materials

Foam Board, Felt Pen

Une Femme
By Charles Harris ( Beni Kosh )
Located in Fairlawn, OH
exhibited or sold his work and was affiliated with the African-American artists’ “Sho-nuff Art Group” and
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil

Untitled 5 - Herd Animals
Located in New Orleans, LA
Self taught outsider art by African American artist from New Orleans with work in major museum and
Category

1990s Outsider Art Vintage African American Art

Materials

Foam Board, Felt Pen

Untitled 6 - Animals in the Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
Self taught outsider art by African American artist from New Orleans with work in major museum and
Category

1990s Outsider Art Vintage African American Art

Materials

Foam Board, Felt Pen

"Hatred Ceases for One Day, " Oil Pastel on Rag Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
fishing, walking, and doing other activities. 30" x 40" art Contemporary African American and Native
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Rag Paper

Church at Chichicastenango
By Jesse F. Reed
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
advance studies in Asian, African, and Latin American art, history and culture. At the time of his
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
of California California African American Museum Smithsonian American Art Museum Huntington
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Ceramic

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
Oakland Museum of California California African American Museum Smithsonian American Art Museum Huntington
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage African American Art

Materials

Pottery

Les Fruits 2
By Charles Harris ( Beni Kosh )
Located in Fairlawn, OH
affiliated with the African-American artists’ “Sho-nuff Art Group” and the Karamu House and studied under
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil

Les Fruits 2
By Charles Harris ( Beni Kosh )
Located in Fairlawn, OH
affiliated with the African-American artists’ “Sho-nuff Art Group” and the Karamu House and studied under
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Oil

THE BUILDERS 1985 National Urban League, 1st Edition, Men Working Construction
By Jacob Lawrence
Located in Union City, NJ
everyday reality, the struggles and successes of African American life. Using art as an instrument of
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage African American Art

Materials

Offset

A Beautiful Day
By Nellie Mae Rowe
Located in Missouri, MO
, High Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Tubman African
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage African American Art

Materials

Crayon, Pastel, Paper, Graphite

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Vintage African American Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage african american art for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Modern version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage african american art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of vintage african american art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown, gray, blue and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of vintage african american art examples over the years, but those made by Bernard Harmon, Leonard Freed, Jonathan Green, Romare Bearden and Andrew Turner are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and lithograph — can elevate any room of your home.

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