Elijah Pierce Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Elijah Pierce Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 22, 2025
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984). FRUIT, GOD'S PLENTY. enamel on carved wood14 ¾ x
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984). FRUIT, GOD'S PLENTY. enamel on carved wood14 ¾ x 29 in., including artist's frame.
Christie's
Jan. 22, 2025
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984). FARMER AND MULE. paint and glitter on carved woo
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984). FARMER AND MULE. paint and glitter on carved wood13 x 13 in., including artist's frame.
Christie's
Jul. 08, 2023
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), Folk Art Carvings
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), OH, MS, Rhino and Dino, a three horned rhino in grey paint with rhinestone inset eyes, on a green painted ground, carved and pencil signature, "EP" into bottom, 6 1/2" long x 4" tall; natural wood dino with faux pearl inset eyes, feet and one arm have been reattached and the bottom shows signs of old glue from missing base, some loss to teeth, 8 1/4" long x 3 1/2" tall. Provenance: Both purchased in OH by a collector in the late 1970s - 1980s.
Peterborough Auctions
Apr. 03, 2023
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Seated figure, 1975, carved and painted wood sculpture depicting a boy seated on chair, signed and dated. Size: 3.75'' x 1.5'' x 3.25'' (10 x 4 x 8 cm). Provenance: Purchased at 2005 Outsider Art Fair NYC from Keny Galleries, Columbus, OH. The Murphy-Godinez Collection, New Hope, PA (In Memory of Glenn Stuart Berman).
Material Culture
Jan. 29, 2023
FOLK ART CARVED PLAQUE, POSS. ELIJAH PIERCE
Est: $400 - $450
Carved and painted folk art wood plaque, attributed to Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), depicting a male and female couple standing face to face and holding hands. Unsigned. 10 5/8" H x 7 1/4" W. Biography: Pierce was the son of a former slave and was born in Mississippi. He began carving as a young child and eventually became a barber as a young man in Barbour, MS. He additionally gained his preacher's license in 1920. After the death of his first wife in childbirth, Pierce moved north to Columbus, Ohio where he married for a second time in 1923 and continued to practice his trade as a barber. After gifting a carved elephant to his second wife Cornelia who expressed great delight in his gift, Pierce began to carve more frequently. He carved throughout his life and was eventually befriended by Boris Gruenwald, a sculptor and graduate student at Ohio State University. Gruenwald became a promoter of Pierce's art and help to organize exhibitions in galleries of his work including the Krannert Art Museum, the Phyllis Kind Gallery of New York, the National Museum of American Art, and the Renwick Gallery. Pierce would go on to win first prize in the International Meeting of Naive Art in Zagreb, Yugoslavia and in 1982, the National Endowment for the Arts awarded him a National Heritage Fellowship as one of 15 master traditional artists. After his death, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex recognized his work by naming the Elijah Pierce Gallery in his honor. The Columbus Museum of Art now owns over 300 of Pierce's pieces in their collection. (Adapted from: https://www.cscc.edu/elijahpierce/bio.htm).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 18, 2023
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Angel of Vengeance enamel on carved wood in artis
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Angel of Vengeance enamel on carved wood in artist-made frame 16 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2023
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Judas Kissing Jesus enamel on carved wood in arti
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Judas Kissing Jesus enamel on carved wood in artist made frame 16 3/4 x 9.5 in., including frame
Christie's
Jul. 09, 2022
Folk Art Carved Plaque, attrib. Elijah Pierce
Est: $800 - $900
Carved and painted folk art wood plaque, attributed to Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), depicting a male and female couple standing face to face and holding hands. Unsigned. 10 5/8" H x 7 1/4" W. Biography: Pierce was the son of a former slave and was born in Mississippi. He began carving as a young child and eventually became a barber as a young man in Barbour, MS. He additionally gained his preacher's license in 1920. After the death of his first wife in childbirth, Pierce moved north to Columbus, Ohio where he married for a second time in 1923 and continued to practice his trade as a barber. After gifting a carved elephant to his second wife Cornelia who expressed great delight in his gift, Pierce began to carve more frequently. He carved throughout his life and was eventually befriended by Boris Gruenwald, a sculptor and graduate student at Ohio State University. Gruenwald became a promoter of Pierce's art and help to organize exhibitions in galleries of his work including the Krannert Art Museum, the Phyllis Kind Gallery of New York, the National Museum of American Art, and the Renwick Gallery. Pierce would go on to win first prize in the International Meeting of Naive Art in Zagreb, Yugoslavia and in 1982, the National Endowment for the Arts awarded him a National Heritage Fellowship as one of 15 master traditional artists. After his death, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex recognized his work by naming the Elijah Pierce Gallery in his honor. The Columbus Museum of Art now owns over 300 of Pierce's pieces in their collection. (Adapted from: https://www.cscc.edu/elijahpierce/bio.htm).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
May. 31, 2022
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) 2 Figures
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Untitled (Two Figures), 1981, each carved and painted wood, both signed on the bottom, one dated "1981". Provenance: Estate of Ella R. Torrey. Size: 12.5'' x 3.5'' x 1'', 32 x 9 x 3 cm (right figure); 12.5'' x 4'' x 1'', 32 x 10 x 3 cm (left figure). Overall height on stand/shelf: 17'' (43 cm).
Material Culture
Feb. 03, 2022
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Nativity, circa 1940 paint, glitter and straw on
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Nativity, circa 1940 paint, glitter and straw on carved wood 7 in. high, 11 in. wide, 6 in. deep
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Statue of Liberty enamel and glitter on carved wo
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Statue of Liberty enamel and glitter on carved wood 32 in. high, 11 1/2 in. wide, 2 in. deep
Christie's
Dec. 02, 2021
PAIR ELIJAH PIERCE FOLK ART HAND-CARVED FIGURES
Est: $400 - $600
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) American. Renowned wood carver. His work is in the collection of the American Folk Art Museum and the permanent collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Carved and painted wood figure; head with rhinestone eyes. Signed and dated under E. P. 1973. Dimensions: (Woman) H 4.5" x W 3" x D 1.5" Condition: Some cracking and a repair to each head.
Westport Auction
Dec. 02, 2021
ELIJAH PIERCE 1981 DEVIL CARVING
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Carved, painted wood. Of a devil fishing(?). Signed and dated on the cardboard backing. Dimensions: (Frame) H 10.5" x W 20.5", (Sight) H 7.25" x W 17.5" Condition: Frame with unevenly cut corners. Some over-painting from frame onto relief carving.
Westport Auction
Aug. 12, 2021
Elijah Pierce, (American, 1892-1984), Buzzard with Chicks, wood, paint and rhinestone, 10"h x 11"w x 3 1/4"d
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Buzzard with Chicks wood, paint and rhinestone signed under base with return address label 10"h x 11"w x 3 1/4"d
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 21, 2021
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) AND LEROY ALMON - (1938-1997)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) AND LEROY ALMON (1938-1997) Jonah and the Fish, 1980 signed and dated 'Leroy Almon Student + Elijah Pierce 4-22-80' in Pierce's handwriting on reverse paint and metallic paint on carved wood backed with cardboard, in artist-made frame image 11 1/4 in. x 29 in.; artist-made frame 15 3/4 x 33 3/4 in.
Christie's
Jan. 21, 2021
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) - Moses and the Burning Bush, 1980
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Moses and the Burning Bush, 1980 signed and dated 'E Pierce 3-22-1980' on reverse paint, ink and glitter on carved wood 14 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.
Christie's
Sep. 26, 2020
American Folk Art Carving, New Mexico, ca. 1960's
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Large carved balsa wood multi-part sculpture modeled as a large cat with a pair of alligators on its back, with 5 carved mermaids and 8 standing male and female figures, the cat and alligators with figures and animals emerging from their mouths, stained and pigment decorated. Dimensions: 25"H x 36"L x 5"D. Condition: Tail not secure and tip has been glued, several repairs, old glue and chips. Purchased in the 1960's from a gallery in New Mexico.
Neue Auctions
Jun. 13, 2020
An Elijah Pierce Folk Art Grouping (American, 1892-1984)
Est: $800 - $1,200
An Elijah Pierce Folk Art Grouping (American, 1892-1984) to include: a signed photographic reprint of Pierce, framed under glass (DOA 24 x 18.5 in.) (slight scratches to glass; small scuffs to frame); a carved and painted flower signed "E. Pierce 1980" (10 in.) (break and repair to right side leaf); a standing gent signed on the bottom of the shoes "Elijah" and "Pierce" (some separation of legs from feet; slight re-touch to shoe) (12.25 in. ); a wall plaque "JEWEL PATILLO" with leafy and sparkle relief decoration, integral frame, signed "E. Pierce 7-27-1979" (DOA 12 7/8 x 16 in.). Pierce was a self taught carver who eschewed the family farming tradition to follow his own path. That path led him eventually from Mississippi to Columbus, Ohio, and a unique two room barber shop with one room reserved for carving. When a carving was complete, Elijah used paint and shellac as finishing touches. Pierce's work is a staple of many private collections; the Columbus Museum has many examples in its permanent collection. Purchased directly from the artist. From the Collection of the late Leon Schenker. Born in Switzerland, Mr. Schenker was a professor emeritus of art and an artist who lived in New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 13, 2020
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), Folk Art Portrait Plaque
Est: $500 - $1,000
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), Folk Art Portrait Plaque a plaque with integral painted frame signed on the back "1977 E. Pierce". 10 x 8 in. Pierce was a self taught carver who eschewed the family farming tradition to follow his own path. That path led him eventually from Mississippi to Columbus, Ohio, and a unique two room barber shop with one room reserved for carving. When a carving was complete, Elijah used paint and shellac as finishing touches. Pierce's work is a staple of many private collections; the Columbus Museum has many examples in its permanent collection. Purchased directly from the artist. From the Collection of the late Leon Schenker. Born in Switzerland, Mr. Schenker was a professor emeritus of art and an artist who lived in New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 13, 2020
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), Abraham Lincoln
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), Abraham Lincoln a carved and painted representation of Abraham Lincoln presented as a standing figure in a white suit and top hat applied to a paint and glitter decorated platform, signed on the bottom "Elijah Pierce." 10 3/8 x 5 x 2 in. Pierce was a self taught carver who eschewed the family farming tradition to follow his own path. That path led him eventually from Mississippi to Columbus, Ohio, and a unique two room barber shop with one room reserved for carving. When a carving was complete, Elijah used paint and shellac as finishing touches. Pierce's work is a staple of many private collections; the Columbus Museum has many examples in its permanent collection. Purchased directly from the artist. From the Collection of the late Leon Schenker. Born in Switzerland, Mr. Schenker was a professor emeritus of art and an artist who lived in New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 13, 2020
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), Folk Art Carved Alligator
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), Folk Art Carved Alligator not dated but circa 1970s, carved and painted wood with inset plastic teeth, 'jewel' eyes, applied to a painted wooden platform, signed on the bottom "E. Pierce." 21.5 x 5 x 2.25 in. Pierce was a self taught carver who eschewed the family farming tradition to follow his own path. That path led him eventually from Mississippi to Columbus, Ohio, and a unique two room barber shop with one room reserved for carving. When a carving was complete, Elijah used paint and shellac as finishing touches. Pierce's work is a staple of many private collections; the Columbus Museum has many examples in its permanent collection. Purchased directly from the artist. From the Collection of the late Leon Schenker. Born in Switzerland, Mr. Schenker was a professor emeritus of art and an artist who lived in New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 13, 2020
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Folk Art Carving of a Standing Tiger
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Folk Art Carving of a Standing Tiger carved in a three dimensional style, painted and attached to a shaped platform, signed on the underside "E. Pierce 9-12-1979". 8 x 9 x 1.75 in. A similar tiger, 1972, was gifted to the Columbus Museum of Art. (See exhibit catalogue "Elijah Pierce Woodcarver January 24-May 16, 1993). Pierce was a self taught carver who eschewed the family farming tradition to follow his own path. That path led him eventually from Mississippi to Columbus, Ohio, and a unique two room barber shop with one room reserved for carving. When a carving was complete, Elijah used paint and shellac as finishing touches. Pierce's work is a staple of many private collections; the Columbus Museum has many examples in its permanent collection. Purchased directly from the artist. From the Collection of the late Leon Schenker. Born in Switzerland, Mr. Schenker was a professor emeritus of art and an artist who lived in New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jan. 18, 2019
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) - Guard Angel, 1977
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) Guard Angel, 1977 paint, ink, rhinestones, glitter, metal and putty on wood 14 ½ in. high, 10 ½ in. wide, 6 ¼ in. deep
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2018
Rare Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) Exhibition Broadside.
Est: $200 - $300
Rare Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) Exhibition Broadside. Size: 11'' x 6'', 28 x 15 cm (sheet)
Material Culture
Apr. 21, 2018
Elijah Pierce carving
Est: $700 - $1,000
Elijah Pierce (American 1892-1984)- ''Be Still and No That I am God''- painted bas relief woodcarving, signed E. Pierce verso, some wear as expected. 2 3/4 x 8 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 15, 2017
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Sculpture, 1979
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) Sculpture, 1979, carved and painted wood, signed and dated. Size: 6.25'' x 8'' x 3.25'' (16 x 20 x 8 cm).
Material Culture
Apr. 29, 2017
Elijah Pierce. Free Standing Woman.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elijah Pierce. Free Standing Woman.1975. Signed and dated. Carved and painted wood with glitter. Excellent condition. 8"h x 2.5" x 2". Est. $800-1,200. Ship: $25
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Jan. 20, 2017
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Untitled, 1966 dated and inscribed on reverse 6-8
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
ELIJAH PIERCE (1892-1984) Untitled, 1966 dated and inscribed on reverse 6-8-1966/ E. Pierce paint, glitter and varnish on carved wood Including artist-made frame 17 1/8 x 24 1/8 in.
Christie's
Sep. 10, 2016
CAT BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984).
Est: $100 - $200
CAT BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Signed and dated "1981" on the bottom. Stylized seated cat with original paint and glitter. 3.5"h.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 10, 2016
CAT AND KITTEN BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984).
Est: $250 - $450
CAT AND KITTEN BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Signed and dated "1976" on bottom. Carved wooden calico cat with original paint. 4.5"h. 9"l.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 10, 2016
SEATED FIGURE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984).
Est: $100 - $200
SEATED FIGURE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Unsigned. Wood carving with original paint. Man or child in oversize chair. 5.5"h.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 10, 2016
STANDING FIGURE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984).
Est: $200 - $400
STANDING FIGURE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Unsigned. Standing figure with original marker coloring. Face drawn on the back of the piece. Original price written on the bottom. 8.5"h.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 09, 2016
ELIJAH PIERCE (OHIO, 1892-1984) WOODCARVING "CHRIST", SIGNED WITH INITIALS LOWER RIGHT AND ON BACK, DATED 1979, OVERALL SIZE 11 1/4...
Est: -
ELIJAH PIERCE (OHIO, 1892-1984) WOODCARVING "CHRIST", SIGNED WITH INITIALS LOWER RIGHT AND ON BACK, DATED 1979, OVERALL SIZE 11 1/4" X 6 1/2"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Feb. 26, 2016
Elijah Pierce Folk Art Mammy Carving
Est: $10 - $1,000
4.5" Tall. Paint Decorated. Provenance: Pierce's Barber Shop. Anne St. Clair. James Langley.
Berner's Auction Gallery
Oct. 12, 2015
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984) E. Pierce, c. 1960's, painted woodcarving. Size: 6.5" x 2" (17 x 5 cm). Provenance: The artist; His wife; Private collection, Ohio, 1999-present.
Material Culture
Jul. 24, 2015
ATTRIBUTED TO ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO 1892-1984) FRAMED WOOD CARVING, "ST. GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON", SIGNED ON BACK, DATED 1...
Est: -
ATTRIBUTED TO ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO 1892-1984) FRAMED WOOD CARVING, "ST. GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON", SIGNED ON BACK, DATED 1974,. THIS WAS A PIECE THAT WAS COMMISSIONED FOR A COLUMBUS,OHIO PRINTER/PUBLISHER. 17 1/2" X 20"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Mar. 14, 2015
Elijah Pierce (OH/MS, 1892-1984), "The Statue of Liberty"
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
carved and painted wood, inscribed date on verso 1946. 18.5 in. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Strauser Bernard Danenberg Galleries, New York, NY (1972) American Pie, Wilmington, NC Private NC Collection Publications: The Bird, the Banner, and Uncle Sam: Images of America in Folk and Popular Art by Elinor Lander Horwitz (1976) Exhibition History: Jim Linderman Folk Art / Outsider Art, New York, NY The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA (1972-1973)
Leland Little Auctions
Nov. 28, 2014
MOTHER ROCKING BABY BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984).
Est: $800 - $1,200
MOTHER ROCKING BABY BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Signed E.P. and E. Pierce and dated 1977 on the underside. Relief carved and polychrome painted wood with glitter. 6.5"h. This charming carving was purchased directly from Pierce, and remained in the same private collection for nearly 37 years.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 02, 2014
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), horse and rider (paul revere), circa 1970s, The carved and painted wood figure modeled as a man in a cornere
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) horse and rider (paul revere), circa 1970s The carved and painted wood figure modeled as a man in a cornered hat mounted on a galloping spotted horse with rhinestone eyes atop a glittered, grassy knoll, pencil inscription to underside: "12-21 1977 $175.00 E. Pierce". H: 8 1/2 in. L: 12 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Collector. Fleisher Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1970s. Exhibited: The Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio, Elijah Pierce: Woodcarver, January 24-May 16, 1993 and subsequent national tour through October 1994. Illustrated and featured on exhibition souvenir magnets, and on the front covers of the exhibition gallery handout and public relations brochure. Illustrated New York magazine, June 28-July 5, 1993, pg. 19a in an advertisement promoting the exhibition's tour stop at the Studio Museum in Harlem, June 13-August 29, 1993. According to correspondence from E. Jane Connell, Curator of European Art and Pierce Project Coordinator, "Horse and Rider has pretty much become the mascot for [the exhibition].
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 02, 2014
Elijah Pierce American, 1892-1984 Presidents and Convicts, 1941
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Elijah Pierce American, 1892-1984 Presidents and Convicts, 1941 Signed Elijiah Pierce, inscribed To Boris/1961/+/1971/Convicts/+ Uncle Sam on the reverse Carved and painted wood relief 33 1/2 x 24 7/8 inches Provenance: Collection of Boris Gruenwald, Columbus, OH Exhibited: New York, Bernard Danenberg Galleries, Elijah Pierce Painted Carvings, Jun. 6-24, 1972, no. 21 Columbus, OH, Columbus Museum of Art, Apr. 5-Jun. 20, 1992 Literature: Lesley Constable, "Elijah Pierce's Works Bursting with Humanity", Columbus Dispatch, Jan. 31, 1993, p. 8 G C Property of a Titled English Lady
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 24, 2014
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) Sisters inscribed E. Pierce on the reverse oil on carved wood 14¼ x 9¼ in.
Christie's
Jan. 24, 2014
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) Pair of Totems: "Joy of Jesus" painted wood the taller 71½ in. high; the smaller 69½ in. high Executed circa 1930. (2)
Christie's
May. 18, 2013
CARVED PLAQUE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (OHIO, 1892-1984).
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
CARVED PLAQUE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (OHIO, 1892-1984). Bas relief carved plywood fixed to cardboard with original polychrome paint. Signed on the back in marker "E. Pierce 1979" along with "Not for Sale". Original frame. 17"h. 23"w. Striking example of Pierce's illustrations of Biblical stories. This work shows the scene from the Bible's Book of Numbers, Chapter 13, Verse 23 where two of Moses' scouts ("spies") are returning from the Promised Land "with one cluster of grapes, and they bear it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs". In addition are two labels, one with the title The Spies from a gallery exhibition and the other a collection tag from the Columbus Museum of Art with its museum number of 85.3.86 (also numbered on the back of the piece).
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 02, 2012
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elijah Pierce (American, 1892-1984), "Billie Holiday", mixed media, signed and dedicated on the reverse "Elijah Pierce for Miriam Brofsky", 15" x 11". Please Note: Start Price USD $650
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 24, 2012
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984).
Est: $300 - $500
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984). Wood, initialed on the bottom. Cut out of a seated nun with original paint. 6.5"h.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 24, 2012
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984).
Est: $350 - $700
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984). Wood, signed on the bottom. Fish with original silver paint. 7.5"l.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 24, 2012
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984).
Est: $800 - $1,600
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984). Wood, signed and dated 1976 on bottom. Cutout of an ostrich with original paint. Repaired legs, 11.5"h.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 24, 2012
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984).
Est: $200 - $300
FOLK ART CARVING BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1912-1984). Carved wood, unsigned. Standing man wearing a white hat. 5.5"h. Property of the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio, sold to benefit its Acquisition Fund.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers