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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 12"H x 10"W(sight), 22 1/4"H x 18 1/4"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 12"H x 10"W(sight), 22 1/4"H x 18 1/4"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 27"H x 19 1/2"W(sight), 37 1/4"H x 29"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 27"H x 19 1/2"W(sight), 37 1/4"H x 29"W(frame)

          Est: $200 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 23 1/4"H x 15 1/2"W(sight), 34 1/4"H x 26 1/4"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 23 1/4"H x 15 1/2"W(sight), 34 1/4"H x 26 1/4"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), , 21 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W(sight), 30 1/4"H x 23 3/4"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), , 21 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W(sight), 30 1/4"H x 23 3/4"W(frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 17 1/2"W(sight), 28"H x 24"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 17 1/2"W(sight), 28"H x 24"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 12 3/4"H x 10"W(sight), 17"H x 14 1/2"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 12 3/4"H x 10"W(sight), 17"H x 14 1/2"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 11"H x 8"W(sight), 16"H x 13"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), watercolor on paper, 11"H x 8"W(sight), 16"H x 13"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Bargain, 1980, watercolor on paper, 13"H x 10 1/4"W(sight), 20 1/2"H x 18 1/4"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Bargain, 1980, watercolor on paper, 13"H x 10 1/4"W(sight), 20 1/2"H x 18 1/4"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) The Bargain, 1980 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), mother and child, watercolor on paper, 6 1/4"H x 6 1/2"W(sight), 10 1/4"H x 10 1/2"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), mother and child, watercolor on paper, 6 1/4"H x 6 1/2"W(sight), 10 1/4"H x 10 1/2"W(frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) mother and child watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red haired girl with boy and unicorn, 1966, watercolor on paper, 12"H x 10 1/4"W(sight), 18 1/4"H x 16 1/4"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red haired girl with boy and unicorn, 1966, watercolor on paper, 12"H x 10 1/4"W(sight), 18 1/4"H x 16 1/4"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) red haired girl with boy and unicorn, 1966 watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), male figure with mandolin, watercolor on paper, 19"H x 18"W
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), male figure with mandolin, watercolor on paper, 19"H x 18"W

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) male figure with mandolin watercolor on paper Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Family, watercolor on paper, 23"H x 18 1/2"W(sight), 35 1/2"H x 30"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Family, watercolor on paper, 23"H x 18 1/2"W(sight), 35 1/2"H x 30"W(frame)

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) The Family watercolor on paper Signed lower center. From the collection of Keith Little, Indianapolis, IN. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), figure with ruffle collar and bird, 1966, watercolor and ink on paper, 22 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W(sight), 31 1/2"H x 25"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), figure with ruffle collar and bird, 1966, watercolor and ink on paper, 22 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W(sight), 31 1/2"H x 25"W(frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) figure with ruffle collar and bird, 1966 watercolor and ink on paper Signed lower left. From the collection of Keith Little, Indianapolis, IN. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Faun, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper, 19 3/4"H x 25"W(sight), 32 1/2"H x 38 1/4"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Faun, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper, 19 3/4"H x 25"W(sight), 32 1/2"H x 38 1/4"W(frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) The Faun, 1969 watercolor and ink on paper From the collection of Keith Little, Indianapolis, IN. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), three abstract male figures in hats, acrylic and watercolor on paper, 13 3/4"H x10 1/4"W(sight), 21 1/2"H x 18"W(frame)
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), three abstract male figures in hats, acrylic and watercolor on paper, 13 3/4"H x10 1/4"W(sight), 21 1/2"H x 18"W(frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) three abstract male figures in hats acrylic and watercolor on paper signed lower right. From the collection of Keith Little, Indianapolis, IN. The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934 - 1988), Couple with letter, January, 1972, watercolor on paper, 21 1/4"H x 26 1/2"W
          Jan. 25, 2025

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934 - 1988), Couple with letter, January, 1972, watercolor on paper, 21 1/4"H x 26 1/2"W

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934 - 1988) Couple with letter, January, 1972 watercolor on paper signed lower right. The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red head girl with boy riding a unicorn, 1960, ink and gouache on paper, 19"H x 24"W (sight), 30 1/2"H x 35 1/2"W (frame)
          Dec. 04, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red head girl with boy riding a unicorn, 1960, ink and gouache on paper, 19"H x 24"W (sight), 30 1/2"H x 35 1/2"W (frame)

          Est: -

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) red head girl with boy riding a unicorn, 1960 ink and gouache on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934 - 1988), Figure with mandolin, 1969, watercolor on paper, 21 3/4"H x 15"W
          Oct. 09, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934 - 1988), Figure with mandolin, 1969, watercolor on paper, 21 3/4"H x 15"W

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934 - 1988) Figure with mandolin, 1969 watercolor on paper Signed lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), reclining female nude, 1978, tempera on egg shells, 4 1/2"H x 7 1/2"W (sight), 8 3/4"H x 10 1/2"W (frame)
          Jul. 10, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), reclining female nude, 1978, tempera on egg shells, 4 1/2"H x 7 1/2"W (sight), 8 3/4"H x 10 1/2"W (frame)

          Est: $140 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) reclining female nude, 1978 tempera on egg shells Signed and dated verso. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), father and child familial scene, 1971, watercolor on paper, 24"H x 19 1/2"W
          Jun. 01, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), father and child familial scene, 1971, watercolor on paper, 24"H x 19 1/2"W

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) father and child familial scene, 1971 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), butterflies, 1963, early watercolor on paper, 13"H x 16"W
          Jun. 01, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), butterflies, 1963, early watercolor on paper, 13"H x 16"W

          Est: $140 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) butterflies, 1963 early watercolor on paper Dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red head girl with boy riding a unicorn, 1960, ink and gouache on paper, 19"H x 24"W (sight), 30 1/2"H x 35 1/2"W (frame)
          Jun. 01, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red head girl with boy riding a unicorn, 1960, ink and gouache on paper, 19"H x 24"W (sight), 30 1/2"H x 35 1/2"W (frame)

          Est: $600 - $900

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) red head girl with boy riding a unicorn, 1960 ink and gouache on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), field of blue people in mourning, 1973, watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 26 3/4"W (sheet)
          Mar. 30, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), field of blue people in mourning, 1973, watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 26 3/4"W (sheet)

          Est: $300 - $500

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) field of blue people in mourning, 1973 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), bouquet of roses, 1968, watercolor on paper, 23 3/4"H x 18 3/4"W (sheet)
          Mar. 30, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), bouquet of roses, 1968, watercolor on paper, 23 3/4"H x 18 3/4"W (sheet)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) bouquet of roses, 1968 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), boy with basket of green apples, 1973, watercolor on paper, 26 1/2"H x 19"W (sheet)
          Mar. 30, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), boy with basket of green apples, 1973, watercolor on paper, 26 1/2"H x 19"W (sheet)

          Est: $200 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) boy with basket of green apples, 1973 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), female portrait with flower crown, watercolor on paper, 12 1/2"H x 10 3/4"W (sheet)
          Mar. 30, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), female portrait with flower crown, watercolor on paper, 12 1/2"H x 10 3/4"W (sheet)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) female portrait with flower crown watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), man and red-haired woman in a field, 1972 / Dancing Girl and studies, watercolor on paper / mixed media on paper, 18 1/2"H x 26 1/2"W (largest)
          Mar. 02, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), man and red-haired woman in a field, 1972 / Dancing Girl and studies, watercolor on paper / mixed media on paper, 18 1/2"H x 26 1/2"W (largest)

          Est: $140 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) man and red-haired woman in a field, 1972 / Dancing Girl and studies watercolor on paper / mixed media on paper man and red-haired woman in a field: Signed and dated lower right. Dancing Girl: titled lower left Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), figure with blue mandolin, 1971, watercolor on paper, 24 1/2"H x 20"W
          Mar. 02, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), figure with blue mandolin, 1971, watercolor on paper, 24 1/2"H x 20"W

          Est: $200 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) figure with blue mandolin, 1971 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Way U. Sees Butterflies, 1963, watercolor on paper, 14"H x 17 3/4"W
          Mar. 02, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), The Way U. Sees Butterflies, 1963, watercolor on paper, 14"H x 17 3/4"W

          Est: $160 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) The Way U. Sees Butterflies, 1963 watercolor on paper Unsigned. Titled and dated lower. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red-haired girl with bouquet, 1969, watercolor on paper, 22"H x 15"W
          Mar. 02, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red-haired girl with bouquet, 1969, watercolor on paper, 22"H x 15"W

          Est: $160 - $300

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) red-haired girl with bouquet, 1969 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red haired woman with bouquet, 1975, watercolor on paper, 26 1/4"H x 21 3/4"W
          Feb. 10, 2024

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), red haired woman with bouquet, 1975, watercolor on paper, 26 1/4"H x 21 3/4"W

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) red haired woman with bouquet, 1975 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), Two Cloaked Figures, 1961, ink wash on paper, 22 3/4"H x 18 1/4"W (sight), 31 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W (frame)
          Oct. 28, 2023

          Joni Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), Two Cloaked Figures, 1961, ink wash on paper, 22 3/4"H x 18 1/4"W (sight), 31 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W (frame)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) Two Cloaked Figures, 1961 ink wash on paper signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), Field of Blue Children on Tuesday, watercolor and ink on paper, 16"H x 26"W (sight), 21 1/2"H x 31 1/2"W
          Oct. 28, 2023

          Joni Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), Field of Blue Children on Tuesday, watercolor and ink on paper, 16"H x 26"W (sight), 21 1/2"H x 31 1/2"W

          Est: $400 - $600

          Joni Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) Field of Blue Children on Tuesday watercolor and ink on paper signed and inscribed upper left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following, submitted January 2005, is from Gerald A. Notaro, University Librarian, University of South Florida St. Petersburg. His source is the artist, who was his close friend from 1983 until her death. Of her work, he wrote: "Her wispy watercolors of round-eyed children and sad faced Victorian girls, sometimes decorated with poems and splatters, brought untold pleasure to the large number of people who collected them, including Harry Belafonte, Joel Grey and Vincent Price who trooped through Indianapolis at one time or another with theatrical ventures." Born Joan T. Johnson in Swayzee, Indiana, she attended Tech High School and the old John Herron Art Institute. She was a founder of the Talbott Street Art Fair, which still attracts thousands annually. She was married for a short time to Merle Griggs. But nobody knew her by that name. She always signed her paintings J.T. Johnson. She had one son, Merle Griggs, Jr. In the 1950's she had a studio upstairs at the southwest corner of Alabama and 16th Streets that she called Belle Reve, after Blanche Dubois' lost plantation in Tennessee Williams' `A Streetcar Named Desire.' She also lived and worked in Chicago for a time and studied with Charles E. Burchfield. Joan was 54 years old at the time of her death in June of 1988. Much of this information was placed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, by Congressman Andrew Jacobs, who was also a close friend of Joni's.

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        • Joni T. Johnson (American, 1933-1988) Mixed Media
          Sep. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson (American, 1933-1988) Mixed Media

          Est: $50 - $500

          DESCRIPTION: Mixed media on paper artwork by Joni T. Johnson (American, 1933 - 1988) depicting a woman and child. Signed, dated and possibly entitled on reverse, along with a sketch of a basket of flowers. Provenance: Purchased from the estate of William Sablon, a well-known antiques dealer in Montclair, New Jersey during the 1960s, 70s & 80s. CIRCA: 1961 ORIGIN: American DIMENSIONS: (Artwork) H: 17.25" W: 11.5" (Board) H: 25.25" W: 19.5" - CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.

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        • Joni Johnson, American / Indiana (1934 - 1988), My Little One, ink and watercolor on paper, 23 3/8"H x 17 1/4"W (sight), 32 1/2"H x 26 1/4"W (frame)
          Jul. 20, 2023

          Joni Johnson, American / Indiana (1934 - 1988), My Little One, ink and watercolor on paper, 23 3/8"H x 17 1/4"W (sight), 32 1/2"H x 26 1/4"W (frame)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni Johnson American / Indiana, (1934 - 1988) My Little One ink and watercolor on paper No signature visible. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), portrait, watercolor on paper, 9 1/8"H x 6 5/8"W
          Jul. 20, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), portrait, watercolor on paper, 9 1/8"H x 6 5/8"W

          Est: $50 - $100

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) portrait watercolor on paper Signed middle right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), Soft Haired Woman, 1970, etching, 15 1/2"H x 19 3/4"W (plate), 17 3/8"H x 21 1/4"W (sheet)
          Jul. 20, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), Soft Haired Woman, 1970, etching, 15 1/2"H x 19 3/4"W (plate), 17 3/8"H x 21 1/4"W (sheet)

          Est: $80 - $120

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) Soft Haired Woman, 1970 etching Titled and numbered Artist's Proof lower left, signed and dated lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), In Memory of Venus May, 1972, watercolor / mixed media on paper, 19"H x 24 1/2"W (sight), 27"H x 32 1/2"W f(rame)
          Jul. 01, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, Indiana (1934-1988), In Memory of Venus May, 1972, watercolor / mixed media on paper, 19"H x 24 1/2"W (sight), 27"H x 32 1/2"W f(rame)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson Indiana, (1934-1988) In Memory of Venus May, 1972 watercolor / mixed media on paper Signed and dated lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), Red Haired Girl in Red Boots with Roses, 1972, watercolor on paper
          Feb. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), Red Haired Girl in Red Boots with Roses, 1972, watercolor on paper

          Est: $140 - $250

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) Red Haired Girl in Red Boots with Roses, 1972 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American 1934-1988, young love, 1977, watercolor on paper, 10 3/4" x 9"
          Feb. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American 1934-1988, young love, 1977, watercolor on paper, 10 3/4" x 9"

          Est: $80 - $120

          Joni T. Johnson American, 1934-1988 young love, 1977 watercolor on paper signed and dated lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), The Day Things Changed, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper, 19 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W (sight), 25"H x 21"W (frame)
          Feb. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), The Day Things Changed, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper, 19 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W (sight), 25"H x 21"W (frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) The Day Things Changed, 1972 watercolor and ink on paper Signed and dated lower left and titled lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), My Friend Whose Presence is Love, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper, 11"H x 10 1/2"W (sight), 25"H x 21"W (frame)
          Feb. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), My Friend Whose Presence is Love, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper, 11"H x 10 1/2"W (sight), 25"H x 21"W (frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) My Friend Whose Presence is Love, 1972 watercolor and ink on paper Signed and dated lower left and titled lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), Two Men in a Field, ink on paper, 9 1/2"H x 12 1/4"W (sight), 16 3/4"H x 19"W (frame)
          Feb. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), Two Men in a Field, ink on paper, 9 1/2"H x 12 1/4"W (sight), 16 3/4"H x 19"W (frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) Two Men in a Field ink on paper signed lower right. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), untitled, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper, 11 1/2"H x 10"W (sight), 25"H x 21"W (frame)
          Feb. 26, 2023

          Joni T. Johnson, American (1934-1988), untitled, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper, 11 1/2"H x 10"W (sight), 25"H x 21"W (frame)

          Est: $100 - $200

          Joni T. Johnson American, (1934-1988) untitled, 1972 watercolor and ink on paper Signed and dated lower left. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni Johnson, American (1934-1988), Mermaids, watercolor / gouache on paper, 26"H x 18"W (image), 36 1/4"H x 27 1/2"W (frame)
          Apr. 30, 2022

          Joni Johnson, American (1934-1988), Mermaids, watercolor / gouache on paper, 26"H x 18"W (image), 36 1/4"H x 27 1/2"W (frame)

          Est: $160 - $300

          Joni Johnson American, (1934-1988) Mermaids watercolor / gouache on paper with poem by T.S. Eliot from the love song of J. Alfred Profrock. The following was biography was submitted as a bulletin by Nelson Begley. Watercolor artist, Joni T. Johnson was a native of Swayzee, Indiana. She went to high school in Indianapolis and attended the Herron Art School. Two of her paintings are in the White House East Room. Her works have hung in 27 countries and owned by such notables as Katherine Hepburn, Harry Belafonte and Lana Turner.

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        • Joni T. Johnson, (American, 1934-88), Four paintings: Small Story, My Grandparents, February 1981, butterfly, mixed media and watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 26 1/2"W (one)
          Jan. 16, 2021

          Joni T. Johnson, (American, 1934-88), Four paintings: Small Story, My Grandparents, February 1981, butterfly, mixed media and watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 26 1/2"W (one)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson (American, 1934-88) Four paintings: Small Story, My Grandparents, February 1981, butterfly mixed media and watercolor on paper 21 1/2"H x 26 1/2"W (one)

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        • Joni T. Johnson, (American, 1934-1988), Four paintings: Love and the Wind, two figures in blue flowers, male nude with black background, male nude with blue background, mixed media and watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 26
          Jan. 16, 2021

          Joni T. Johnson, (American, 1934-1988), Four paintings: Love and the Wind, two figures in blue flowers, male nude with black background, male nude with blue background, mixed media and watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 26

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson (American, 1934-1988) Four paintings: Love and the Wind, two figures in blue flowers, male nude with black background, male nude with blue background mixed media and watercolor on paper 21 1/2"H x 26 1/2"W

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        • Joni T. Johnson, (American, 1934-1988), Three Paintings: Spring 1981, My Garden, The Velveteen Rabbit 1986,, Mixed media and watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 25 1/2"W (one)
          Jan. 16, 2021

          Joni T. Johnson, (American, 1934-1988), Three Paintings: Spring 1981, My Garden, The Velveteen Rabbit 1986,, Mixed media and watercolor on paper, 21 1/2"H x 25 1/2"W (one)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Joni T. Johnson (American, 1934-1988) Three Paintings: Spring 1981, My Garden, The Velveteen Rabbit 1986, Mixed media and watercolor on paper 21 1/2"H x 25 1/2"W (one)

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