Joe Louis Light Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joe Louis Light Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 19, 2024
Joe Louis Light (American/Tennessee, 1934-2005)
Est: $300 - $500
Joe Louis Light (American/Tennessee, 1934-2005), "Man with Bird", 2002, oil on panel, signed lower right, dated lower left, 24 in. x 17 in., framed, overall 24 1/2 in. x 17 5/8 in. x 1 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2024
Joe Light Outsider Art Painting, When You Live in the Ghetto
Est: $300 - $350
Joe Louis Light (Memphis, 1934 - 2005) enamel paint on Masonite outsider art painting depicting two fish, one yellow and one brown, flying beneath a blue cloud and above a stylized landscape with a tree, flower, and bird. Over the image painted text reads: "When you live in the ghetto, you will have to have good common sense to not be brain washed into having a ghetto mind, when you have the ghetto mind evilness becomes your way of life." Signed and dated "Joe Light," and "6/23/92," lower center. Additionally inscribed "Rosie Bee Light," lower right. Housed in a salvaged, plastic faux-wood mirror frame. Sight: 21" W x 37 1/2" H. Frame: 28 1/2" W x 50 1/4" H. Biography: "Joe Light was born in 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. For most of his youth, Light worked on a farm before enlisting in the United States Army in 1951. He was discharged from the Army after suffering a self-inflicted wound and was later incarcerated on at least two occasions. Light's conversion to Judaism, during his second prison term, changed the course of his life. Possessed by the fervor of a convert, he began making signs, driftwood sculptures, and paintings that expressed his political and spiritual views." (Source: Jenifer P. Borum, Outsider Art Fair)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 08, 2023
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) Flowers
Est: $300 - $600
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) Flowers, 1999, painting on wood, signed and dated. Size: 22.75'' x 12.75'', 58 x 32 cm (board).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) Painting on cardboard. Size: 18.5'' x 29.5'', 47 x 75 cm.
Material Culture
Jun. 28, 2023
LIGHT, Joe (American, 1934-2005). Portrait of a Man. 1998. ...
Est: $200 - $300
LIGHT, Joe (American, 1934-2005). Portrait of a Man. 1998. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right corner. 29 ½ x 23. Frame: 32 x 25 ½” Artwork and frame are bowed. Good condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 09, 2023
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) Outward Appearence is Just Skin, 1992
Est: $500 - $700
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) Outward Appearence is Just Skin, 1992 mixed media on wood signed Joe Light (lower right) and dated (lower left) 16 x 18 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Hindman
Feb. 28, 2023
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $500 - $700
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005), "Fish", paint on panel, signed lower right, signed and inscribed en verso, 6 3/4 in. x 52 in., unframed. Provenance: The Doug and Cathy Gitter Collection. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 01, 2022
LIGHT, Joe (American, 1934-2005). Untitled. 1996. Paint on ...
Est: $300 - $500
LIGHT, Joe (American, 1934-2005). Untitled. 1996. Paint on plywood. 24 x 20 ¼”. Signed and dated along lower edge. Paint loss at lower right. Provenance: Larry T. Clemons Collection.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 01, 2022
LIGHT, Joe (American, 1934-2005). If Right Was Wrong and Wr...
Est: $450 - $600
LIGHT, Joe (American, 1934-2005). If Right Was Wrong and Wrong Was Right There Would be More Peace on Earth. 1993. Paint on plywood. 24 x 24”. Signed and dated along the lower edge. Provenance: Larry T. Clemons Collection.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jun. 18, 2022
JOE LIGHT (1934 - 2005)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on 3/4 wood. Professionally framed to complement the piece. Signed lower right. 21.5" x 32.5"
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
JOE LIGHT (1934 - 2005)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on 3/4 wood. Professionally framed to complement the piece. Signed lower right. Overall size 21.5" x 32.5"
Ledbetter Auctions
Apr. 20, 2021
JOE LIGHT, MOUNTAIN SCENE, O/P.
Est: $300 - $500
Light, Joe Louis (Dyersburg, TN. 1934-2005). Mountain scene with birds. Possibly 4-28-1955. Oil on panel. Signed and dated. 12 1/2" x 30". Shipping: This lot does not qualify for in house shipping. We will provide a list of our preferred shippers. Provenance: From the collection of Betty-Carol Sellen and Martha Burt.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Apr. 20, 2021
JOE LIGHT, MOUNTAINS AND STREAM, O/P
Est: $600 - $800
Light, Joe Louis (Dyersburg, TN. 1934-2005). Mountain scene with stream of fish. 1-19-1997. Oil on panel. Signed and dated. 11" x 23 1/2". Shipping: This lot does not qualify for in house shipping. We will provide a list of our preferred shippers. Provenance: From the collection of Betty-Carol Sellen and Martha Burt.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Feb. 07, 2021
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $300 - $500
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) , "Pardon Me Sir", 1992, oil on panel, signed lower right, dated lower left, titled en verso, 24 in. x 48 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 07, 2021
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $300 - $500
Joe Light (American, 1934-2005) , "Cave", oil on shaped panel, signed lower right, titled en verso, 25 1/2 in. x 53 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 01, 2020
Joe Light, American (1934 - 2005)
Est: $200 - $300
Joe Light, American (1934 - 2005) Artist Proof Color Serigraph "The King, Elvis Presley" Pencil Signed, Titled, and and Marked A/P on Lower Margin. Impressed marks (partially covered by the frame). Measures 17-3/4" H x 12-1/2" W, frame measures 24-3/4" H x 18-3/4" W. Condition: Good condition Estimate: $200.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $145.00
Kodner Galleries
Jul. 25, 2019
JOE LIGHT FOLK ART OFFSET LITHOGRAPH ELVIS PRELSEY
Est: $30 - $60
Painting by American folk artist Joe Light, who began painting in the 60s, is known for his cruciform flowers, jagged and expressive landscapes and sober versions of pop art. Light's paintings are exhibited in the New Orleans Museum of Art as well as multiple galleries. Lithograph of Light's "Elvis (The King) Presley" painting. Signed, dated and titled in marker. Print is numbered 20/20. Some damage to edges. Measures 25.5 inches by 19 inches.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Dec. 05, 2018
Outsider Art - Joe Light (1934 - 2005)
Est: $50 - $500
Oil on canvas "Buck Wheat #5", 1999 SLR Naive portrait 29.5"H x 30"W
Alderfer Auction
Apr. 25, 2018
Joe Light (1934-2005), Bird on man's head, 1994
Est: $600 - $800
Joe Light (1934-2005) Bird on man's head, 1994 Signed, lower right, "Joe Light," and dated, lower left, "7-15-94," oil on wood, framed. 27 in. x 12 3/4 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Collection of the late Gloria G. Einbender. Vanity Novelty Garden, Miami Beach, Florida, January 1997.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 22, 2018
Joe Light (1934-2005) "The King"
Est: $100 - $200
Joe Light (1934-2005) "The King", limited edition print, signed and titled. Unframed, stamped. Size: 26'' x 19'', 66 x 48 cm (sheet).
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2015
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005), Untitled,enamel on wood, 4-29-98. Size: 7.5" x 20.5", 19 x 52 cm (board); 9.5" x 22.5", 24 x 57 cm (frame). Provenance: Robert Lewis.
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2015
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005), Untitled (Rooster), enamel on wood panel, 6-22-98. Size: 12" x 19.25", 30 x 49 cm (board); 13.5" x 21", 34 x 53 cm (frame). Provenance: Robert Lewis.
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2015
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005), Untitled (Fish), 5-4-98, paint on board. Size: 17.5" x 19.75", 44 x 50 cm (board); 20.25" x 22.25", 51 x 57 cm (frame). Provenance: Robert Lewis.
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2015
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $300 - $500
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005), Butterfly, paint on wood panel. Size: 26.75" x 36.25", 68 x 92 cm (board); 29.25" x 39", 74 x 99 cm (frame). Provenance: Robert Lewis.
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2015
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005), ink and crayon on paper, Untitled (Pink Birdman), 11-20-97. Size: 23.75" x 18", 60 x 46 cm (sheet); 27.5" x 21.5", 70 x 55 cm (frame). Provenance: Robert Lewis.
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2015
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005)
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (American, 1934-2005), Green Birdman, 11-25-97, ink and crayon on paper. Size: 23.75" x 18", 60 x 46 cm (sheet); 27.5" x 21.5", 70 x 55 cm (frame). Provenance: Robert Lewis.
Material Culture
Nov. 03, 2013
Joe Light (USA, 1934-2005), Two Message Boards
Est: $100 - $200
Joe Light (USA, 1934-2005), Two Message Boards, painted wood board, signed and dated. 1) "2-19-99" & 2) "1-31-99". Sizes: 5.5" x 30.5" & 5.5" x 38".
Material Culture
Nov. 03, 2013
Joe Light (USA, 1934-2005) Plaque
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Light (USA, 1934-2005), Plaque, 1998, mixed media on wood. Size: 28" x 19".
Material Culture
Nov. 03, 2013
Joe Louis Light (USA,1934-2005), "Red Flower"
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (USA,1934-2005), "Red Flower", paint on plywood. Size: 38.5" x 22.5".
Material Culture
Nov. 03, 2011
Joe Louis Light (USA,1934-2005), "Red Flower"
Est: $200 - $400
Joe Louis Light (USA,1934-2005), "Red Flower", paint on plywood. Size: 38.5" x 22.5".
Material Culture
Feb. 23, 2008
1927 LOUIS ICART DRYPOINT ETCHING - MUSETTA
Est: $800 - $1,200
1927 Louis Icart Drypoint Etching- Musetta Light foxing to matte, small crease to top.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery