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Purvis Young

Average Sold Price
$529
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UNTITLED (COLLAGE OF PAINTINGS)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Collage of paintings on paper mounted on board. Hand signed on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young

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Paper, Mixed Media, Board

UNTITLED (COLLAGE OF PAINTINGS)
UNTITLED (COLLAGE OF PAINTINGS)
$4,200 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.5 in W 44 in
Solitary (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on 10.5 x 7.5 inch paper mounted on 14 x 11 inch paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Frame size approx 20 x 17 inches. Artwork is in excellent condit...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young

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Paper, Mixed Media

Solitary (original mixed media on paper)
Solitary (original mixed media on paper)
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
H 20 in W 17 in D 1 in
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban The painting measures 65 x 48 inches. We love that in the middle of ...
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1990s Outsider Art Purvis Young

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Masonite, Oil

Large Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist, 96"W
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Marking(s); notes: signed, LPOO2 FEJU60 Materials: painted wood Dimensions (H, W, D): 18.5"h, 96"w (work is not framed) Additional Information: Provenance: This work is from the personal collection of Anthony Romano, one of the two guardians appointed to the artist in the later part of his life. Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young

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Wood, Paint

Large Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist, 96"W
Large Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist, 96"W
$12,000 Sale Price
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H 18.5 in W 96 in D 1 in
Horsemen (original mixed media painting on cloth)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media painting on cloth type material. Unsigned. Artwork size 10.25 x 19.25 inches. Frame size approx 16 x 25 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certifica...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young

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Mixed Media

Horsemen (original mixed media painting on cloth)
Horsemen (original mixed media painting on cloth)
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 16 in W 25 in D 1 in
Massive Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist, 84"W
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Marking(s); notes: signed, BCO1FE60 Materials: painted wood Dimensions (H, W, D): 48"h, 84"w; 50"h, 86"w frame Additional Information: Provenance: This work is from the personal collection of Anthony Romano, one of the two guardians appointed to the artist in the later part of his life. Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young

Materials

Wood

Angel Watches Over Them Oil On Wood Panel
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Angel Watches Over Them 1977 Oil on wood panel artist signed. This is a wonderful, example of early Purvis work, signed user right. Purvis Young (1943-2010) was an American artist fr...
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1970s Expressionist Purvis Young

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Oil, Wood Panel

Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (1943-2010) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: American; paint on fabric Dimensions (H, W, D): 13"h, 18"w; 34.5"h, 30.75"w frame Additional Information: Provenance: Gallery 721, Larry Clemons, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Collection, Aventura, Florida. Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...
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20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist
Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
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Purvis Young Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2025$250PaintingsFound Objects, Acrylic Paint, Paper1990 s
2025$250PaintingsPaper, Found Objects, Acrylic Paint1990 s
2025$1,850Paintings, Outsider and Self Taught ArtMetal, Paint1980s
2025$300PaintingsFound Objects, Acrylic Paint1990 s
2025$225PaintingsFound Objects, Acrylic Paint1990 s
2024$300PaintingsPaper, Found Objects, Acrylic Paint1990 s
$529
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$225-$1,850
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Find a wide variety of authentic Purvis Young art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Purvis Young in mixed media, paint, wood and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Purvis Young art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Valton Tyler, Robert Richter, and Howard Finster. Purvis Young art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $720 and tops out at $55,000, while the average work can sell for $6,313.

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