Minnie Evans, Symmetrical Abstract Vision

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Lot number	222
Estimate	500.00 - 900.00 USD
Auction	International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics
Date	August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.
Location	New Mexico, New Mexico

Minnie Evans (African American, 1892-1987) A vibrant and intricate drawing executed in colored pencil and crayon on paper, featuring a highly symmetrical, biomorphic composition. The artwork utilizes a rich palette of red, green, yellow, orange, blue, and black, depicting abstract forms reminiscent of eyes and foliage. Signed 'Minnie Jan 7, 1947' lower right. Unframed. Minnie Evans was a notable African American visionary artist, largely self-taught, whose intricate and often symmetrical works drew inspiration from her vivid dreams and spiritual experiences. Recognized for her unique and colorful compositions, she frequently employed diverse media, particularly wax and crayon in her earlier career, working from the 1940s to the 1980s. Dimensions: Unframed: 9 5/8 x 7 3/8 inches Provenance: Private collection.

Minnie Evans, Symmetrical Abstract Vision

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