RARE AND IMPORTANT AMERICAN NEGRO LEAGUE PORTRAIT OF “CANDY JIM” TAYLOR.

RARE AND IMPORTANT AMERICAN NEGRO LEAGUE PORTRAIT OF “CANDY JIM” TAYLOR. Circa 1927. Watercolor on heavy paper board. Mounted in original painted frame. The folk art portrait of renowned Negro League third baseman and manager labeled, “C. James”. Signed by the artist “A. Wilson”, lower right. The player depicted in period baseball uniform at batting stance. All within a foliate leaf and pine cone cartouche. The back with paper musical ephemera dated “1927”. This is a fine example of folk art Black Americana. We believe this to be the only Negro League portrait to have surfaced in the marketplace in recent time. Lot is accompanied by history related to “Candy Jim” Taylor. SIZE: Sight: 19-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. CONDITION: Colors remain vibrant, very good overall. 9-27771 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2347	$2,300.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT AMERICAN NEGRO LEAGUE PORTRAIT OF “CANDY JIM” TAYLOR. Circa 1927. Watercolor on heavy paper board. Mounted in original painted frame. The folk art portrait of renowned Negro League third baseman and manager labeled, “C. James”. Signed by the artist “A. Wilson”, lower right. The player depicted in period baseball uniform at batting stance. All within a foliate leaf and pine cone cartouche. The back with paper musical ephemera dated “1927”. This is a fine example of folk art Black Americana. We believe this to be the only Negro League portrait to have surfaced in the marketplace in recent time. Lot is accompanied by history related to “Candy Jim” Taylor. SIZE: Sight: 19-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. CONDITION: Colors remain vibrant, very good overall. 9-27771 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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