Alfred Hair Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1941 - d. 1971

Artist Alfred Hair was born in 1941, and had a short but prestigious artistic career. He was the founder of the Highwaymen art movement, employing a team of people to produce and distribute his art. Most of Alfred Hair's paintings for sale were fast-paint creations, a method that used multiple artists to complete a painting in an assembly line manner.

Though mass-produced, Alfred Hair prints of Florida landscapes were rich in color and sold well among tourists. Using oil paints, Hair captured the flowering trees, sandy beaches, and rolling waves that define Florida. The most popular Alfred Hair prints have been reproduced from his slow-paint creations that were completed entirely by the artist. Sadly, Hair's life was cut short at the age of 29, when he died en route to the hospital after being shot at a bar. Check out other styles of artwork by viewing enchanting landscape paintings for sale online at Invaluable.

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        • FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN by Alfred Hair (AMERICAN, ACTIVE CIRCA 1941–1971), sunset river landscape scene, 12 x 24
          Nov. 19, 2024

          FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN by Alfred Hair (AMERICAN, ACTIVE CIRCA 1941–1971), sunset river landscape scene, 12 x 24

          Est: $1,000 - $2,000

          FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN by Alfred Hair (AMERICAN, ACTIVE CIRCA 1941–1971), sunset river landscape scene, 12 x 24

          Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT HAIR
          Nov. 16, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT HAIR

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on orange peel Upson - signed lower right. Executed in palette knife upon a field of brushwork. Alfred Hair's painting features a lone palm tree basking in the moonlight, looking like it's enjoying a solo night out while the other palms hit the hay. With its fronds waving in the moonlit breeze, it's as if it's saying I'm loosing my hair!. Board measures 12x24 framed to overall size of 16x28. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CORDGRASS PALMS
          Nov. 16, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CORDGRASS PALMS

          Est: $10,000 - $12,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Canvas- signed lower right. Executed in Palette Knife on a field of brushwork. Alfred Hair’s painting radiates Southern landscape, with a serene river scene unfolding, with shadowy trees in the distance blending into a singular horizon. Blue skies stretch endlessly above. Across the water, a quartet of palm trees stands proudly on an island. Leaning palms and dwarf date palms rise from dense needle rush and river grass, creating a lush, textured landscape. Canvas measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 22x29.Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN ORANGE SUNSET
          Oct. 19, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN ORANGE SUNSET

          Est: $2,500 - $4,500

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson Board- signed lower right. Executed in Palette Knife on a field of Brushwork. Alfred Hair’s painting bursts with vibrant hues of orange and green, capturing the essence of Florida’s lush landscapes. The scene is alive with dynamic brush strokes, depicting a radiant sunset over verdant foliage. The interplay of colors evokes a sense of warmth and natural beauty, characteristic of Hair’s expressive style. Board measures 24x35 framed to overall size of 28x40. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TROPICAL TEMPEST
          Oct. 19, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TROPICAL TEMPEST

          Est: $4,000 - $6,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Linen Upson - signed lower right. Executed in Palette knife upon a field of brushwork. A splendid crashing shore wave encounter along the palm laden Atlantic coast. Excellent proportions and perspective in this fast grass palette knife palm painting. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x39.Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVERSIDE FLIGHT
          Oct. 19, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVERSIDE FLIGHT

          Est: $5,000 - $10,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right . Executed in palette upon a field of brushwork. A boldly incised large format early Hair creation with commanding presence. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 29x53. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNSIGNED FLIGHT
          Sep. 14, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNSIGNED FLIGHT

          Est: $1,500 - $3,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - UNSIGNED. Executed in brush and palette knife. As day wanes, the spoil island emerges. A flock of birds takes flight, their wings slicing through the air. Above, dark gray clouds weave patterns against the deep blue sky. At water’s edge, grasses sway, merging seamlessly with the reflective surface below. Board measures24x36 framed to overall size of 27x40. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT EVENING
          Sep. 14, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT EVENING

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. A serene moonlit evening: the water’s surface, a tranquil mirror, reflects the moon’s gentle glow. The background transitions from deep, shaded brown near the water to a soft, pale blue sky above. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x40.Condition: Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN NATURES DANCE
          Sep. 14, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN NATURES DANCE

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on linen Upson - signed lower right and stamped on verso. Executed in Palette knife upon a field of brushwork. Alfred Hair’s painting is a dance of nature under the moonlight. A live oak tree, draped in Spanish moss, sways gracefully in the wind, standing tall amidst a field of “fast grass.” The moon casts a silvery glow, making the greenery in the background shimmer as it reflects off the river. The scene is a harmonious blend of movement and stillness, capturing the essence of a tranquil Florida night. Hair’s brushwork brings the landscape to life, inviting you to feel the breeze and hear the rustle of leaves. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 27x51. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNSIGNED "TOUPEE"
          Aug. 17, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNSIGNED "TOUPEE"

          Est: $1,000 - $3,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - UNSIGNED. Executed in brush and palette knife. In Alfred Hair’s enigmatic masterpiece “No Hair,” two palm trees stand tall, defying their name. Their fronds, meticulously coiffed, whisper secrets of the tropics. But beware: beneath the sandy soil lies a hidden toupee conspiracy!. Board measures 12x24 framed to overall size of 16x27. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LAGOON PAINTING
          Jul. 21, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LAGOON PAINTING

          Est: $1,500 - $2,500

          HAIR, Alfred, (American, 1941-1970): Moonlit Lagoon Florida Highwaymen Landscape, Oil/Upson Board, 24" x 36", signed lower right, original frame, 27" x 39.5".

          Burchard Galleries Inc
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN FIRE SKY SUNSET
          Jul. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN FIRE SKY SUNSET

          Est: $1,500 - $3,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - UNSIGNED. Executed in brush and palette knife. Although unsigned, undoubtedly a brilliant work by Alfred Hair. Perhaps a salesman sample intentionally left unsigned in hopes of Al Black working his magic. Board measures 24.5x36 framed to overall size of 28x40. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUMMERLIN DOCK
          Jul. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUMMERLIN DOCK

          Est: $4,000 - $6,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. This painting is of the net shack at Summerlin Dock in St. Lucie Village where the fishermen repaired their nets and stored the dried ones in the shack. The palette is dominated by dark, muted tones of blue and green. The shack is illuminated by a subtle glow that might be the last light of dusk or the first light of dawn. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 31x44. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOSSY SOLITUDE
          Jul. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOSSY SOLITUDE

          Est: $4,000 - $8,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Vintage acrylic or possibly even house paint on Linen Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush with palette knife. Early Work - A lone palm captures the essence of a secluded spoil island. Beyond the island, vast grasslands stretch toward the horizon, their golden hues merging with the distant forest. The forested area beckons—a mysterious realm of shadows and secrets. Above, the pale blue sky is veiled by billowing clouds, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow. The island whispers tales of resilience, solitude, and the passage of time. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x39. Condition: Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TROPIC TEMPEST
          Jul. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TROPIC TEMPEST

          Est: $5,000 - $10,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson board - signed lower right. Executed in full palette knife on a field of brushwork sky. Alfred Hair's painting, executed entirely with a palette knife, is a masterful depiction of nature’s raw power and beauty. The board is dominated by overwhelming blue waves, their intensity captured through bold, sweeping strokes. Each wave is a symphony of blues, ranging from deep browns and greens in the trees to lighter cerulean, creating a dynamic sense of movement and depth. The palette knife technique adds a tactile quality to the water, making the waves appear almost three-dimensional as they surge forward. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 27x51. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • Alfred Hair (USA 1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Oil
          Jul. 13, 2024

          Alfred Hair (USA 1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Oil

          Est: $6,000 - $9,000

          Alfred Hair (AMERICAN / FLORIDA, 1941 - 1970) Florida Highwaymen landscape oil painting on canvas depicting a lake with trees and birds. Signed to lower right. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 24" height x 48"width. Measures approx. 26 1/4" height x 49 3/4" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B19

          Joshua Kodner
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN VERDANT FLIGHT
          Jun. 22, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN VERDANT FLIGHT

          Est: $3,000 - $6,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Linen Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Hair’s use of vivid greens and earthy tones captures the essence of the wetlands—a place where life thrives and nature’s chorus sings. “Verdant Flight” is an ode to the untamed beauty of Florida’s wilderness, a masterpiece that invites you to lose yourself in the harmony of the wild. Boldly signed. . Board measures 23x35 framed to overall size of 29x41. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TWILIGHT FLIGHT
          Jun. 22, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TWILIGHT FLIGHT

          Est: $4,000 - $8,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower left. Heavy palette knife application with brush work created this scene of an undisturbed wilderness. Dynamic interplay of light and movement over a serene wetland. This painting is a masterful representation of Hair’s signature style, with a silhouette flock of birds in flight, creating a sense of freedom and boundless energy. The scene is set against the backdrop of a wetland at dusk, where the sky is painted with the warm hues of the setting sun. The lone egret form a symbolic, untimely departure from the flock. At the heart of the landscape stands a lone palmetto palm tree, its distinctive shape a symbol of resilience amidst the ever-changing environment. The foreground is adorned with Hair's characteristic “fast grass,” rendered with quick, confident brush strokes that evoke the wild, untamed growth of the wetlands. Board measures 23x35 framed to overall size of 26x38. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • Alfred Hair Highwaymen - Pair of Vintage Calendars
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Alfred Hair Highwaymen - Pair of Vintage Calendars

          Est: $100 - $200

          A pair of vintage Alfred Hair Highwaymen calendars. The first is a 2014 'Alfred Hair : Highwaymen Legend' put out by Vienna Trading, includes a great sampling of Hair's work and Highwaymen facts. The second is sealed 2016 Highwaymen calendar 'In honor of Alfred Hair', which was put out by the filmakers for 'The Unknowns, Talent is Colorblind'. Both in very good condition

          Florida Art Auction
        • Alfred Hair 24x36 'Poinciana Palms' Oil Painting on Upson
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Alfred Hair 24x36 'Poinciana Palms' Oil Painting on Upson

          Est: $8,500 - $12,500

          Alfred Hair (1941-1970) - Florida Highwaymen, Florida Art Hall of Fame Artist. Early, rare Hair oil painting 'Ponciana Palms' on Upson board, with heavy palette knife work. Vibrant river scene with bold poinciana tree in full bloom with heavy paint, twin palm trees framing the scene in front of the river. Rare Hair poinciana with two palms, original frame and the artist's finger prints on the back. 24x36 inch (27 x 39 inch with frame). Overall excellent condition

          Florida Art Auction
        • Alfred Hair 1941-1970 Highwaymen Diptych Painting
          May. 29, 2024

          Alfred Hair 1941-1970 Highwaymen Diptych Painting

          Est: $100 - $1,000

          Alfred Hair (African American, 1941-1971). An original diptych oil painting on Upson board. A Florida Highwayman work depicting a tropical landscape with the silhouette of a palm tree adorned with Spanish moss, set against the orange-red golden hues of a "Fire Sky" sunrise or sunset. Painted in the style of the 20th-century Indian River School and its founder, Albert (Beanie) Backus (1906-1990), who assisted in the foundation of the Florida Highwaymen movement. Each signed at lower right. Presented in a rustic wood frames. Work Size: 24 x 12 in. Dimensions: 27.25 X 15.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with mild surface wear and toning. Frames having average storage wear to edges and corners. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.

          Hill Auction Gallery
        • Alfred Hair 1941-1970 Florida Highwaymen Painting
          May. 29, 2024

          Alfred Hair 1941-1970 Florida Highwaymen Painting

          Est: $100 - $1,000

          Alfred Hair (African American, 1941-1971). An original oil painting on Upson board. A Florida Highwayman work depicting a windy beach tropical landscape with the silhouette of a palm tree adorned with Spanish moss, set against the orange-red golden hues of a "Fire Sky" sunrise or sunset. Painted in the style of the 20th-century Indian River School and its founder, Albert (Beanie) Backus (1906-1990), who assisted in the foundation of the Florida Highwaymen movement. Signed lower right. Presented in a rustic wood frame. Work Size: 23 x 35.5 in. Dimensions: 27 X 39.5 X 2 in. Condition: Good overall condition with average surface wear. Frame having average storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.

          Hill Auction Gallery
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SURF'S UP
          May. 25, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SURF'S UP

          Est: $3,000 - $5,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Heavy palette knife usage created angry waves crashing onto the shore. View closely to observe the brush work on the blue and tangerine sky. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 21x27. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUMMERLIN MOONLIT
          May. 25, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUMMERLIN MOONLIT

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on orange peel Upson - signed lower left. Executed in palette knife relief upon a field of brushwork. Remnants of the Summerlin dock at St. Lucie Village glisten under the moonlit palm. Quintuple stamped with Alfred hair's stamp on reverse. Original textured frame. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 39x27. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVERSIDE FLIGHT
          May. 25, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVERSIDE FLIGHT

          Est: $5,000 - $10,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right . Executed in palette upon a field of brushwork. A boldly incised large format early Hair creation with commanding presence. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 29x53. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MASTERPIECE WETLAND
          May. 25, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MASTERPIECE WETLAND

          Est: $10,000 - $20,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower right. Wrought in full relief palette knife. Masterpiece Alfred Hair wetland scene from presumably Adams Ranch. Richly composed with the combined influences of Backus and Harold Newton. Harold's signature cloud to Backus's familiar ranch scene - this tropical sanctuary of flora and fauna is incised in great detail and commands the attention of his two mentors. A tincture of impressionist speckle suggest a cattle heard grazing in the horizon. An incredibly reaching depth of perspective. Ref: Backus "Tropical Lights "book pages 143-145 & 163. Original frame and paper tape. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 29x41. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LONE PALM PALETTE
          Apr. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LONE PALM PALETTE

          Est: $1,500 - $3,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on pebble Upson - signed lower right. Executed in Palette knife upon a field of brushwork. Lone palm along the moonlit river. Board measures 11x24 framed to overall size of 16X28. Provenance; Palm Beach Shriners Club 4/30/1966. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT INLET
          Apr. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT INLET

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Linen Upson - signed lower right. Painted with brush and palette knife. The inlet waters reflect the light of the moon. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x39. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN JOURNEYS END
          Apr. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN JOURNEYS END

          Est: $2,500 - $4,500

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Both brush and palette knife were used in the execution of the artwork. Blue skies dotted with clouds and calm waters makes for an enchanting scene. Board measures 12x20 framed to overall size of 17x25. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MARSH SCENE AT DUSK
          Apr. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MARSH SCENE AT DUSK

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Linen Upson - signed lower right. Painted with brush and palette knife. On a spoil island Spanish moss hangs from the branches. The allure of teaming life with the compelling foreshadow of premature death bodes both the growing greatness of the highwaymen and the untimely loss of their most beloved member. Board measures 24x48framed to overall size of 27x51. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN STEADFAST PALM
          Mar. 23, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN STEADFAST PALM

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower right. Hazy moonlight casts a soft glow on the rolling waves as a palm standssteadfast on the shoreline. Board measures 24x36 in original frame to overall size of 27x40. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony.Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER INLET
          Mar. 23, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER INLET

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on linen Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Afternoon shadows reflect on this river scene with gray clouds in the distance announcing the oncoming storm. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x39. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony.Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN ICONIC FISHERMAN
          Mar. 23, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN ICONIC FISHERMAN

          Est: $8,000 - $16,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on linen Upson - signed lower right. Rendered in palette and brush. Extensive research of Alfred Hair archivesreveal fewer than a handful of Hair paintings ever having come to public market with a person in the image. Two in a thousand are "washer woman" scenes. The present example is the ONLY image that is not a washer womanand hence museum worthy and historically significant for this artist. Absent the potential conjuring of another such painting - this work stands singular in class as the iconic "Hair Fisherman" scene. Boardmeasures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x40. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR HIGHWAYMEN FLORIDA LANDSCAPE
          Mar. 23, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR HIGHWAYMEN FLORIDA LANDSCAPE

          Est: $800 - $1,600

          Oil on panel landscape painting by Florida highwaymen painter Alfred Hair, featuring a lone palm tree in a storm with waves in the background. Work is signed lower right "A. Hair" and stamped on back A. Hair. Image measures 19" x 15", frame measures 24" x 20". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.

          Blackwell Auctions LLC
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN GOLDEN SUNSET
          Feb. 24, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN GOLDEN SUNSET

          Est: $3,500 - $6,500

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson board - signed lower right. Subject matter evolved in palette knife upon a field of amber brushwork. Ominous golden sunset with Spanish moss and live oak framing the lone pine marquise. traditional flock of birds and fast grass foreground are signature classic Alfred Hair. Board measures 24x36 in original frame to28x39. Provenance: from the estate of Alfred Hairs close friend and football team mate Issac Jones. Acquired directly from Mrs. Jones his widow. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN WEDDING GIFT PAIR
          Feb. 24, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN WEDDING GIFT PAIR

          Est: $4,000 - $8,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson board- signed lower right on each. Prepared in palette knife upon a field of blue azure brushwork. This pair of palm trees resting along the west shore of the Indian river were presented by Alfred Hair as a wedding gift to his long time friend and football team mate Issac Jones. Boards measure 12x24 framed to overall size of 15.5x27. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Provenance with a copy page from their 1959 school yearbook and obtained directly from his wife. Significant fingerprints on frames from original varnish and painting. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • Alfred Hair Highwaymen 24x36 'Sunset River Palm'
          Feb. 17, 2024

          Alfred Hair Highwaymen 24x36 'Sunset River Palm'

          Est: $2,500 - $3,000

          Alfred Hair (1941-1970) - Florida Highwaymen, Florida Art Hall of Fame Artist. Oil painting 'Sunset River Palm' on Upson board with COA from Doretha Hair. Vibrant river scene with bold sunset coloring in the sky and water, wind blown palm and spanish moss, with heavy palette knife work. Unsigned, has a signed Certificate of Authenticy from Doretha Hair, Alfred's wife, on the back and a picture of Doretha Hair with the painting. 24x36 inch (28 x 40 inch with frame). Overall excellent condition

          Florida Art Auction
        • Alfred Hair Highwaymen 24x32 'Ocean Palm'
          Feb. 17, 2024

          Alfred Hair Highwaymen 24x32 'Ocean Palm'

          Est: $2,500 - $3,000

          Alfred Hair (1941-1970) Attr. - Florida Highwaymen, Florida Art Hall of Fame Artist. Oil painting 'Ocean Palm' on Upson board. Beautiful ocean scene with vivid blue coloring in the water and greens in the palm and grass, contrasting the stormy sky, heavy palette work. Unsigned, with a signed Certificate of Authenticity by Doretha Hair, wife of Alfred Hair and a photo of her with the painting on the back. 24x32 inch (28 x 336 inch with frame). Overall excellent condition

          Florida Art Auction
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUNSET SURRENDER
          Jan. 20, 2024

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUNSET SURRENDER

          Est: $3,000 - $6,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on orange peel Upson - signed lower right. Executed in raw and expeditious palette knife upon a field of brushed sublime sunset. Outstanding large format example of Alfred's production work with heavy palette knife fast grass, splash knife trees and a focal bark crafted palm tree. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 27x51.African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • Alfred Hair (USA 1941-1970) Highwaymen Oil / Board
          Jan. 06, 2024

          Alfred Hair (USA 1941-1970) Highwaymen Oil / Board

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          Alfred Hair (AMERICAN / FLORIDA, 1941 - 1970) Highwaymen / Highwayman oil painting on board depicting a Florida landscape scene. Mounted in a wooden frame. Signed to lower right. 24" height x 36" width. Measures approx. 27" height x 38 3/4" width overall including frame. Small spot of paint loss on tree to right side of painting. JD/B15/SH:5B

          Joshua Kodner
        • AL HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER CAMEO
          Dec. 16, 2023

          AL HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER CAMEO

          Est: $3,000 - $6,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on orange peel Upson - signed lower right & stamped upper right verso. A buttery palette knife cameo upon a field of satin oil. Bright and refreshing with both signature flock of birds and egrets. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 28x40. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • AL HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNSIGNED SURREAL MOON
          Dec. 16, 2023

          AL HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNSIGNED SURREAL MOON

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - UNSIGNED. Developed in traditional brush finish background and palette knife foreground. Authenticated on reverse with a letter of provenance from Sam Newton. Acknowledged by his widow, Mrs. Hair Truesdale, this unmistakable Alfred is a testimonial to his production style work that was so often criticized by Harold Newton and Backus - To which he responded from his shiny Cadillac "But I sell more paintings than both of you". Original frame. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x40. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN WILDERNESS
          Nov. 18, 2023

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN WILDERNESS

          Est: $7,000 - $14,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on canvas- signed lower left. Palette knife and brush work created this river scene. Dense growth darkens the edges of the riverbank with Spanish Moss hanging from many of the trees. Canvas measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 28x40. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MARSH TIMES
          Nov. 18, 2023

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MARSH TIMES

          Est: $3,000 - $5,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on orange peel Upson - signed lower right. Put into effect by brush. Bald cypress centers the marsh and the water is clear as glass . Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 27x51.5. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • Alfred Hair Highwaymen Painting, Florida Sunset
          Nov. 04, 2023

          Alfred Hair Highwaymen Painting, Florida Sunset

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          Alfred Hair was one of the founders of the Florida Highwaymen movement. "More than anything, what distinguished the Highwaymen artists were their colorful landscapes, eschewing any formal color theory and relying on instinct and intuition to depict their steady stream of beaches, palm trees and Everglades scenes. Organic colors were not their main focus; they wanted to wow buyers with burnt-orange Florida skies or unnaturally florescent clouds." - source: "Overlooked," Gordon K. Hurd, New York Times, 2019.

          Palm Beach Modern Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CRASHING WAVES
          Oct. 28, 2023

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CRASHING WAVES

          Est: $3,500 - $5,500

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Crafted in brush and palette knife. Luminescent moon hides behind a lone palm leaning against crashing waves. Board measures 24x37.5 framed to overall size of 31x54.5. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

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        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PEACH PERFECTION
          Oct. 28, 2023

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PEACH PERFECTION

          Est: $6,000 - $12,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed mid right. Wrought in brush and palette knife. Powerful use of light and shade mingle in the peachy clouds. Warm tones blanket the lush riverside. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x39. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

          Manor Auctions
        • ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN NET MENDER / CANVAS
          Sep. 23, 2023

          ALFRED HAIR FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN NET MENDER / CANVAS

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Hair, Alfred (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on canvas - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. The moon hidden behind the dripping moss reflects on the still river. Canvas measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 27x51. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine

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