About The Artist
Clementine Hunter (1886–1988) was a self-taught African American folk artist from Louisiana whose vibrant, narrative paintings chronicle the lives and traditions of the Creole community in the Cane River region. Born at Hidden Hill Plantation and later working at Melrose Plantation, Hunter spent m...
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My name is Guy Lyman, and I’ve been learning about, making and collecting art since my teens. These days, in addition to painting, I search the world for superb art that is undervalued and pass the savings on to discerning collectors. I offer a money-back guarantee on everything I sell. 
Playing Cards (Superb Authenticated Clementine Hunter Folk Art Painting)
Artist: Clementine Hunter
Price:
$12,047.00
Medium: Painting
More Details
Creation Date: 1971
Materials: Oil Paint
Dimensions: 30" x 22"
Condition: Evidence of some in-painting. Also shows the typical bit of light surface dirt, pinholes, edge/corner wear and such you see in most of these (she didn't pay much attention to archival techniques), but nothing distracting at all.
Finish: Framed
About the Item: While self-taught artist Clementine Hunter has been a big regional artist for a very long time, she's a national figure now and her work is being added to many museum collections. Institutions and prominent collectors have moved in hard.
The first thing to ask about any Clementine Hunter is: is it authentic. Yes, there are fakes, and even paintings by her son that are mistaken for (or presented as) hers. This one has been authenticated by "the" Clementine expert, Tom Whitehead, who has a close association with our source for this painting. With the painting, you will receive a hardcover copy of his co-written book about Clementine and her work (see photo). Of course it has our own guarantee of authenticity as well; we have sold many Clementines. You can find fakes at auction houses (many of them outside of the New Orleans area) and other venues that don't ask questions, for a lot less money, but don't be fooled!
Hunter painted what she saw going on around her at Melrose Plantation. Though others exist, this is the first that has become available to us of folks playing cards, just a wonderful scene of daily life of workers at Melrose, where Clementine spent in her own words a very happy life. The painting is oil on board. It is in typical condition for her paintings, with evidence of a bit of in-painting, but visually quite clean. If you take the frame off, you can see some corner and edge-wear, which is also typical - but presumably you will not be displaying this without a frame (this is likely the painting's original frame; it has some scratches and dings on it; collectors tend to show their Clementines in the original frames.) Again, with the purchase of this painting, you will receive a hardcover copy of the definitive book about Clementine Hunter, co-authored by none other than the expert who authenticated this painting, Tom Whitehead.
The painting itself measures 16" x 24"; with the frame, it is 29.5" x 22". Proudly presented by Guy Lyman Fine Art, New Orleans, with our firm guarantee.
The first thing to ask about any Clementine Hunter is: is it authentic. Yes, there are fakes, and even paintings by her son that are mistaken for (or presented as) hers. This one has been authenticated by "the" Clementine expert, Tom Whitehead, who has a close association with our source for this painting. With the painting, you will receive a hardcover copy of his co-written book about Clementine and her work (see photo). Of course it has our own guarantee of authenticity as well; we have sold many Clementines. You can find fakes at auction houses (many of them outside of the New Orleans area) and other venues that don't ask questions, for a lot less money, but don't be fooled!
Hunter painted what she saw going on around her at Melrose Plantation. Though others exist, this is the first that has become available to us of folks playing cards, just a wonderful scene of daily life of workers at Melrose, where Clementine spent in her own words a very happy life. The painting is oil on board. It is in typical condition for her paintings, with evidence of a bit of in-painting, but visually quite clean. If you take the frame off, you can see some corner and edge-wear, which is also typical - but presumably you will not be displaying this without a frame (this is likely the painting's original frame; it has some scratches and dings on it; collectors tend to show their Clementines in the original frames.) Again, with the purchase of this painting, you will receive a hardcover copy of the definitive book about Clementine Hunter, co-authored by none other than the expert who authenticated this painting, Tom Whitehead.
The painting itself measures 16" x 24"; with the frame, it is 29.5" x 22". Proudly presented by Guy Lyman Fine Art, New Orleans, with our firm guarantee.
About The Artist
Clementine Hunter (1886–1988) was a self-taught African American folk artist from Louisiana whose vibrant, narrative paintings chronicle the lives and traditions of the Creole community in the Cane River region. Born at Hidden Hill Plantation and later working at Melrose Plantation, Hunter spent much of her life as a field hand and domestic worker. She began painting in her 50s, using leftover materials from other artists who visited Melrose, initially painting on discarded surfaces like cardboard, window shades, and glass bottles.
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