Benjamin Franklin Perkins Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Benjamin Franklin Perkins Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 07, 2024
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins
Est: $300 - $500
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "American Flag (Pledge of Allegiance)", 1991, acrylic on panel, signed and dated left side, 12 in. x 14 in., unframed. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 07, 2024
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins
Est: $500 - $700
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "King Tut, Challace", acrylic on canvas, initialed and titled lower center, 20 in. x 15 3/8 in., framed, overall 20 3/8 in. x 16 3/8 in. x 3/4 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 18, 2024
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins
Est: $250 - $350
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "Birds Churches to Sing Better, Home of the Brave", painted gourd and mixed media, initialed upper center, h. 14 1/2 in., w. 7 in., d. 7 in.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 24, 2024
Benjamin Perkins Statue of Liberty Painting
Est: $500 - $1,500
Alabama 1904-1993 Folk art depiction of the Statue of Liberty with the text "Miss Liberty welcomes all those persecuted sick hungry to the Land of Liberty to pursue health wealth and happiness opportunity business profession education this is America" throughout her body. Perkins was a part of the Marines and the Marine Corps and was stationed to protect President Coolidge, eventually leaving the service to preach across the United States. In 1976, Perkins moved to Alabama and took an art class where he discovered a passion for art. With both military and religious backgrounds, Perkins's works often feature patriotic and biblical themes in bold colors.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2024
B.F. Perkins
Est: $200 - $400
(American/Alabama, 1904-1993) American Flag (Pledge of Allegiance), 1991, signed "BF Perkins" and dated "7/3/91" left side, acrylic on wood, 13 x 15 in. Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist the day the piece was made; By descent in the Gassenheimer family; Property from a Private Collector Note: A remembrance from the consignor: I was a photographer for Reuters in Washington, DC when I met Pat Gallagher who was a videographer for cable TV. A mutual passion was folk art and together we embarked on a trip through the southeast to meet the prominent folk artists of the day. From this came a trove of black and white and color photographs, oral histories, video of artists at work, and a trailer for the documentary we'd started. Best of all we're the friendships made and art purchased during this magical time. Reverend Perkins was a military veteran, he was very patriotic and painted flags to show his devotion to his country. He graced the entrance to his property with them. Flags, crosses, and nautical symbols were his frequent icons. He lived in remote woods and the birds visited in flocks so he hung his painted gourds everywhere for them. A dynamic preacher, he was also a kind and generous man recognizing and celebrating the goodness he saw in the world. Sometimes B.F. Perkins painted outside on a picnic table but usually painted on his kitchen table. As with each of the outsider artists, creating was an every minute of every day experience. Reverend Perkins loved company and could paint and carry on a conversation at the same time.
Brunk Auctions
Dec. 06, 2023
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Patriotic Painted Gou...
Est: $100 - $200
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Patriotic Painted Gourd. Ca. 1980s. Gourd painted in acrylic. Gourd approximately 15 ½” high. Painted in American flag and Statue of Liberty motifs, with hanging wire. Gourd is signed in block letters. Minor rubbing. Fine. Perkins was a preacher as well as an artist; much of his art is replete with patriotic and religious symbolism. He is one of the most significant of the twentieth-century folk artists.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 24, 2023
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (1904-1993), The Future of America, 1988
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oil on canvas, 34 x 34 in 86.36 x 86.36 cm. Signed recto lower right, Unique
PAAP Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
B.F. Perkins Mailbox Sculpture
Est: $300 - $350
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993) folk art sculpture of a mailbox painted with American flags and inscribed with verbiage paying tribute to the United States Postal Service, reading "The United States Mail Service Every/Hour On The Hour To All Parts of the World/Let it Rain or Let it Snow-Sleet or Hail or/ Storm Winds Blow. The US Mail Still Will Go" and on the reverse side "When People Are on the Moon Mars and Jupiter/ The All American Air Mail Service Will Cary/ The Mail and Passengers One Way or Roundtrip/ Or Honeymoon Get Your Tickets Early." Signed "BFP" to front. Attached to a white painted wood coat rack with pegs and a rectangular base. 55 1/2" H x 6 3/4" W x 19" D.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 07, 2023
B.F. Perkins, All American Suitcase
Est: $300 - $400
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (Alabama, 1904-1993) folk art painted fiberglass suitcase, featuring Statue of Liberty and flag motifs, titled to sides and signed and dated 4-10-90 to lower right edge (each side). 17 1/2" H x 23" W x 6" D.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 13, 2023
B.F. Perkins
Est: $300 - $500
(American/Alabama, 1904-1993) Home of the Brave, initialed "BFP", acrylic on folding table, 28-1/2 x 60 x 24 in. Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Jul. 13, 2023
B.F. Perkins
Est: $400 - $600
(American/Alabama, 1904-1993) Take Your Choice, initialed "BFP", acrylic on canvas, 22 x 30 in.; furring strips around edges Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Jun. 28, 2023
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of Painted Gourd...
Est: $200 - $300
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of Painted Gourds. ca. 1980s. Gourds painted in acrylic. Gourds approximately 12 x 6”. Both painted in similar American flag motifs, with hanging cords. One gourd is signed in block letters. Minor rubbing. A fine pair. Perkins was a preacher as well as an artist; much of his art is replete with patriotic and religious symbolism. He is one of the most significant of the twentieth-century folk artists. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jun. 15, 2023
Painting, Benjamin Franklin Perkins
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American, 1904-1993), "Heart of Dixie," 1990, oil on canvas, initialed and dated lower right, title label verso, canvas: 32"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 32.5"h x 30.5"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 28, 2023
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American)
Est: $150 - $250
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "I Am All American", 1989, oil on found board, initialed lower left, titled mid-left, dated lower center, 11 in. x 14 in., unframed. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Myrtice West (American/Alabama)
Est: $250 - $350
Myrtice West (American/Alabama, 1923-2010), , "Noah's Ark", painted gourd with glitter, signed and inscribed on underside, h. 19 in., w. 8 in., d. 18 1/2 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American)
Est: $250 - $350
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "Miss Liberty", painted gourd, initialed upper center on reverse, h. 16 in., dia. 9 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American)
Est: $250 - $350
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "God Loves the Little Birds and They Sing for Him", painted gourd, initialed upper center on reverse, h. 11 1/2 in., dia. 7 1/4 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Myrtice West (American/Alabama)
Est: $250 - $350
Myrtice West (American/Alabama, 1923-2010), "Oh Great Spirit", painted gourd, signed and inscribed on underside, h. 10 in., dia. 6 1/2 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American)
Est: $250 - $350
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "Pledge of Allegiance", painted gourd, initialed upper center on reverse, h. 12 1/2 in., dia. 9 1/2 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "I Will Have A New Life In The Art World: All American Trunk", 1990, painted trunk, signed and dated, h. 16 in., w. 30 3/4 in., d. 12 1/2 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 28, 2023
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American)
Est: $500 - $700
Brother Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993), "Miss Liberty", 1990, acrylic on canvas, initialed and dated lower center, 32 in. x 20 in., framed, 32 3/8 in. x 20 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition.Note: I enjoy preaching and I enjoy painting - Thats why I keep at it. All my works have a message. If art dont tell me anything its not art. ~ B.F. Perkins Brother Benjamin Franklin Perkins, or B.F. Perkins, spent a large part of his life evangelizing through his artwork. With a penchant for traveling the world, the young Perkins joined the merchant marines and eventually became a U.S. Marine on a security detail guarding the White House. He had a mysterious career with the government, and while on a mission abroad, he converted to Christianity. He then dedicated himself to preaching at tent revivals throughout rural Virginia and established himself as a preacher. His wife divorced him in 1965, and shortly thereafter Perkins returned to Alabama, determining to build and curate his own church. It was through this construction that Perkins honed his artistic voice by melding Christianity and patriotism. His work frequently references the American flag, church, and the Statue of Liberty, which is the subject of the lot offered here. He depicts Lady Liberty in shades of gold, representing the original hue of the copper statue before she patinated. Perkins communicates his belief in the American dream by draping inscriptions down the form, referencing the pursuit of happiness and education as well as his affinity for military and politics. Ref.: Weber, Marcia. B.F. Perkins. Marcia Weber Art Objects. www.marciaweberartobjects.com. Accessed Jan 31, 2023.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2023
B.F. PERKINS MAILBOX SCULPTURE
Est: $500 - $600
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American/Alabama, 1904-1993) folk art sculpture of a mailbox painted with American flags and inscribed with verbiage paying tribute to the United States Postal Service, reading "The United States Mail Service Every/Hour On The Hour To All Parts of the World/Let it Rain or Let it Snow-Sleet or Hail or/ Storm Winds Blow. The US Mail Still Will Go" and on the reverse side "When People Are on the Moon Mars and Jupiter/ The All American Air Mail Service Will Cary/ The Mail and Passengers One Way or Roundtrip/ Or Honeymoon Get Your Tickets Early." Signed "BFP" to front. Attached to a white painted wood coat rack with pegs and a rectangular base. 55 1/2" H x 6 3/4" W x 19" D.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Dec. 01, 2022
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Flag and Liberty Painting. Circa 1980s. Acryli...
Est: $400 - $800
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Flag and Liberty Painting. Circa 1980s. Acrylic on board. 31 x 20”. Minor rubbing. Signed by Perkins in block letters along the left margins. An excellent example of folk art by this important folk painter. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 01, 2022
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourd...
Est: $300 - $600
PERKINS, B. F. (American, 1904-1993). Pair of painted gourds. Circa 1980s. Gourds painted in acrylic. Gourds approximately 12 x 6”. Both painted in similar American flag motifs, with hanging cords. One gourd is signed in block letters. Minor rubbing. A fine pair. Perkins was a preacher as well as an artist; much of his art is replete with patriotic and religious symbolism. He is one of the most significant of the twentieth-century folk artists. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 11, 2022
B.F. Perkins, A King Tut Treasure
Est: $600 - $800
B.F. Perkins A King Tut Treasure acrylic on canvas 27.875 h × 20 w in (71 × 51 cm) Signed and titled to lower edge 'BFP A King Tut Treasure'. This work will ship from Toomey & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 11, 2022
B.F. Perkins, Flag
Est: $300 - $500
B.F. Perkins Flag 1992 paint on canvas, wood, wire 15.875 h × 19.875 w in (40 × 50 cm) Signed and dated to left edge '2/28/92 BF PERKINS'. This work will ship from Toomey & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 09, 2022
B. F. Perkins O/C Folk Art Painting, Miss Liberty
Est: $600 - $700
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (Alabama, 1904-1993) oil on canvas outsider art painting depicting Lady Liberty on a starred blue background adorned in a yellow garment with banners reading "Miss Liberty Welcomes Those Persecuted, Sick, Hungry, To The Land of Liberty to Pursue Happiness, Business, Opportunity, Education, Place to Live, Occupation, Vacation, Military Service, This Is America". Signed and dated "6-27-90 B-F-P". Housed and float mounted in a wood frame. Sight: 32 1/2" H x 20 1/2" W. Framed: 35 1/4" H X 23 3/4" W. Note: Reverend Benjamin F. Perkins joined the U.S. Marines at age 17 and was eventually stationed to protect President Coolidge. He later returned to Alabama and became a part time preacher. While taking an art course at a junior college, he discovered an affinity for art. Patriotic motifs and Bible stories were frequent themes in his work.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 18, 2022
BF PERKINS (1904 - 1993)
Est: $100 - $1,000
painting on canvas. Signed left side vertically. Dated 6.22.91. 20.5"x16.25"
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
BF PERKINS (1904 - 1993)
Est: $100 - $1,000
paint on canvas, wooden frame. Signed top middle. 40.5" x 24.5"
Ledbetter Auctions
May. 19, 2022
A King Tut Treasure by B.F. Perkins
Est: $800 - $1,200
Benjamin F. Perkins (Alabama, 1904-1993) oil on canvas depicting bird with outspread plume of brilliant multicolor feathers, titled "A King Tut Treasure" and signed at lower; 34.5"H 28.5"W
Clements
Mar. 19, 2022
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (BF) PERKINS (1904 - 1993)
Est: $150 - $300
Alabama. Paint on gourd. 10"H to top of wire x 8" W
Ledbetter Auctions
Jan. 22, 2022
Rev BF Perkins Large Outsider Art Time Calendar Oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
Rev BF Perkins Large Outsider Art Time Calendar Oil, Reverend Benjamin Franklin B. F. Perkins of ALABAMA 1904-1993 Merchant Marine and FBI Agent, great historical narrative content with pyramids, Gregorian and Julian calendar references, English Channel, and French reference, Pope Gregory XIII and the Equinox, oil or acrylic on canvas, 30 x 34 inches, 30.625 x 34.25 x 0,8 inches framed, monogrammed B F P upper right. Strip molding frame. Provenance: The Jimmy Lee Sudduth, B. F. Perkins and Kupjack in this sale are all from the estate of a Palm Beach County family, the late mother of whom was an outsider art collector and design consultant, name withheld. CX JMP1
Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC
Aug. 12, 2021
B.F. Perkins, (American, 1904-1993), Go to the Church of Your Choice, circa 1985, acrylic and marker on gourd, 13 1/4"h x 8 1/2"w x...
Est: $150 - $250
B.F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993) Go to the Church of Your Choice, circa 1985 acrylic and marker on gourd signed BFP at upper section of gourd 13 1/4"h x 8 1/2"w x 8 1/4"d
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 29, 2021
B.F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993)
Est: $500 - $1,000
B.F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993) "Car Port," oil painting on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 32'' x 20'', 81 x 51 cm (stretcher); 32.5'' x 20.5'', 83 x 52 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Nov. 23, 2020
B.F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993)
Est: $200 - $400
B.F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993) "The Flag Stands for Freedom", 1988, painting on board, signed. Unframed. Size: 12'' x 14.5'', 30 x 37 cm (board).
Material Culture
Feb. 18, 2020
Benjamin Franklin Perkins, (1904-1993 American), "King Tut Challace [sic]", Oil on canvas, 34" H x 25.75" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Initialled lower right: B.F.P., titled lower center
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 18, 2020
Benjamin Franklin Perkins, (1904-1993 American), "Flag," 1991, Oil on canvas, 18" H x 24" W
Est: $400 - $600
Signed and dated vertically along the left edge: B.F. Perkins / 3-15-91, titled by repute
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 08, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American, 1904-1993)
Est: $400 - $500
Life & Liberty Gourd oil and ink on gourd signed by artist ht. 19.5 in., dia. 12.5 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 08, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American, 1904-1993)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Cherokee Love Bird on Red White & Blue oil on canvas signed l.c. framed 30.5 x 23.75 in. (sight) 33 x 26.5 in. (frame)
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 08, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American, 1904-1993)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
King Tut's Challace oil on canvas signed l.r. framed 30 x 24 in. (sight) 30.5 x 24.5 in. (frame)
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 08, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Perkins (American, 1904-1993)
Est: $400 - $600
Artist's Environment oil on canvas signed u.c. framed 33.5 x 17.5 in (sight) 35 x 19 in. (frame)
Cowan's Auctions
Oct. 13, 2019
B. F. Perkins (1904-1993) "Light of the World" Painting
Est: $400 - $600
B. F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993) "Light of the World", 1992, Acrylic painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 36'' x 36'', 91 x 91 cm (stretcher); 37'' x 37'', 94 x 94 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jul. 22, 2019
B.F. Perkins (1904-1993) "Home of the Brave Land of the Free..."
Est: $500 - $700
B. F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993) "Home of the Brave Land of the Free". Oil painting on board. Framed. Size: 16'' x 20'', 41 x 51 cm (board); 17.5'' x 21.5'', 44 x 55 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jul. 20, 2019
B. F. Perkins (1904-1993), "Take Jesus for Your Valentine," 20th c., painted gourd, signed lower right, H.- 11 in., Dia.- 11 in.
Est: $250 - $350
B. F. Perkins (1904-1993), "Take Jesus for Your Valentine," 20th c., painted gourd, signed lower right, H.- 11 in., Dia.- 11 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jun. 22, 2019
REVEREND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "B. F." PERKINS (ALABAMA, 1904-1993) OUTSIDER ART GOURD PAINTING
Est: $80 - $120
REVEREND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "B. F." PERKINS (ALABAMA, 1904-1993) OUTSIDER ART GOURD PAINTING, typical form with electrical wire for handle, design featuring Miss Liberty, flag, and various inscriptions, signed and dated "4-16-90 BFP". Purchased directly from the artist.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 22, 2019
REVEREND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "B. F." PERKINS (ALABAMA, 1904-1993) "MISS LIBERTY" OUTSIDER ART PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
REVEREND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "B. F." PERKINS (ALABAMA, 1904-1993) "MISS LIBERTY" OUTSIDER ART PAINTING, oil/acrylic on canvas, signed and dated "4-4-90 / B. F. P." at lower edge. Housed in a simple thin pine frame. Purchased directly from the artist.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 22, 2019
REVEREND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "B. F." PERKINS (ALABAMA, 1904-1993) "CHEROKEE LOVE BIRDS" OUTSIDER ART PAINTING
Est: $500 - $800
REVEREND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "B. F." PERKINS (ALABAMA, 1904-1993) "CHEROKEE LOVE BIRDS" OUTSIDER ART PAINTING, oil/acrylic on canvas, signed and dated "4-23-90 / B F P" lower right. Housed in a simple thin pine frame. Purchased directly from the artist.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 10, 2019
B.F. Perkins (1904-1993) 2 Painted Gourds
Est: $200 - $300
B.F. Perkins (American, 1904-1993) 2 Painted Gourds. Sizes: 14'' x 9'' diameter (36 x 23 cm) and 7'' x 6.5'' diameter (18 x 17 cm).
Material Culture