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Estimate: $ 10,000 - $ 15,000
COLUMBUS P. KNOX (1923 - 1999) Water Ice Stand.
Acrylic on linen canvas, circa 1998. 508x406 mm; 20x16 inches. Signed in acrylic, lower left.
Provenance: acquired directly from the artist; the collection of Keith Scriven, Pennsylvania (1998).
A native Philadelphian and a graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School of Arts, Columbus Knox was a celebrated figure in the local art scene. Knox's figurative paintings are recognized by his unique style of brushstroke and his vibrant celebration of African American culture. His artworks are today found in many collections including the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art, the Melvin Holmes Collection of African American Art, the Free Library of Philadelphia, Print and Picture Collection, the Gibbes Museum of Art, the Davis Museum, Wellesley College and the Philadelphia School District.
