(ART) National Conference of Artists Presents A Print Portfo

Sale 2598 - Lot 87

Price Realized: $ 5,250

?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price

Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

(ART.) National Conference of Artists Presents: A Print Portfolio by Negro Artists. 29, [1] prints plus 3 introductory leaves, each 11 x 8 1/2 inches, in original portfolio; minor dampstaining to contents, more notable on portfolio; #328 of a limited edition of 500. Chicago, 1963

Set Alert for Similar Items

Additional Details

This portfolio was created by the Atlanta University-based National Conference of Artists as "a souvenir in observance of the Emancipation Proclamation Centennial, 1863-1963." The cover sheet states that "copies of this portfolio are to be sent to the libraries of African countries and to leading libraries in the United States." The second sheet features a quote from Charles White and a half-tone print of his 1953 "Mother and Child" (with more staining than the other prints). Biographical sketches and portraits of the 29 featured artists follow on 4 pages, followed by one numbered print by each. Margaret Burroughs (whose contribution is illustrated here) served as editor of the project. Among the artists are Sylvester Britton, Calvin Burnett, Bernard Goss, Gregory Ridley Jr., Ruth Waddy, and Irene Clark. None traced at auction.