Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 16, 2023: Premier Americana – Day One

Fri, Jun 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1350

WILLIAM ALFRED COLEMAN (VIRGINIA, 1914-1996), AFRICAN AMERICAN, RIB-TYPE WOVEN-SPLINT LARGE BASKET

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$135.30
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

WILLIAM ALFRED COLEMAN (VIRGINIA, 1914-1996), AFRICAN AMERICAN, RIB-TYPE WOVEN-SPLINT LARGE BASKET, white oak, kidney form featuring a high arched handle and wrapped-rim. Original dry natural surface. Circa 1950. 19" HOA, 12" H rim, 21" W rim.
Catalogue Note: William Alfred Coleman of Mecklenburg Co., VA, a farmer by trade, learned the tradition of basket making from his father. He is listed in the 1950 U.S. census with the occupation as a farmer.

Condition

Very good overall condition, with very minor wear. 

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