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b. 1904 - d. 1984

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  • Edgar Tolson (1904-1984), Kentucky.
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Edgar Tolson (1904-1984), Kentucky.

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Carving of a lady mounted to a small cedar base. Stands 11.5" tall.

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Edgar Tolson (American, 1904-1984) Carved Wood Before 1976, 'Pigs' H 4" W 6.5" Depth 2" 6 PCS
    Apr. 18, 2025

    Edgar Tolson (American, 1904-1984) Carved Wood Before 1976, 'Pigs' H 4" W 6.5" Depth 2" 6 PCS

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Piglets measure H 2.5" W 3.125" D1.25" Provenance: Habitat Galleries, Dearborn, Michigan; Purchased from above in 1976 by Gil and Lila Silverman, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, for the benefit of the museum Dimensions: 6 PCS x H 4" W 6.50" Depth 2"

    DuMouchelles
  • Edgar Tolson - Jockey with Horse
    Nov. 15, 2024

    Edgar Tolson - Jockey with Horse

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Edgar Tolson Jockey with Horse Carved and Painted Wood 28.50 x 23 x 11.50 in. Provenance: Ellsworth “Skip” Taylor “Decoy” Don Snyder Clifton Anderson Private Collection This is one of two versions by Tolson. The other was in the collection of former University of Kentucky professor Michael Hall and is now in the collection of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Taylor, who conducted a survey of folk artists in Kentucky in 1976, the first of its kind in the U.S., commissioned Tolson for this work after seeing Hall’s.

    The Sporting Art Auction
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)
    Mar. 23, 2024

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)

    Est: $200 - $400

    wood carved giraffe, signed on bottom, 12"H

    Ledbetter Auctions
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)
    Mar. 23, 2024

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    11"H - from the Larry Hackley collection. Painted and carved wood.

    Ledbetter Auctions
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)
    Mar. 23, 2024

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    14"H - an outstanding piece of sculpture art. Purchased directly from Edgar Tolson ca. 1972. This has been in the same collection ever since.

    Ledbetter Auctions
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)
    Mar. 23, 2024

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    15"H - an outstanding piece of sculpture art. Purchased directly from Edgar Tolson ca. 1972. This has been in the same collection ever since.

    Ledbetter Auctions
  • Edgar Tolson (1904-1984)
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Edgar Tolson (1904-1984)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Carved and painted pine Circa 1975 Height 16 in. by Width 10 in. by Depth 12 1/2 in. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please make an appointment with the Americana department at 212-606-7130.

    Sotheby's
  • Edgar Tolson - Three Carved Figures
    Jan. 10, 2024

    Edgar Tolson - Three Carved Figures

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Edgar Tolson (1904-1984) - Kentucky. Three carved figures. Unsigned. H 26-1/4". H 21-7/8". H 13-3/4". Condition: Excellent condition. Estate of Travis Hemlepp. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gfq4v4hu1dv62pkd2sdp9/h?rlkey=1krqxyzfekc4c6rjpy3495kp7&dl=0

    New England Auctions
  • EDGAR TOLSON CARVED WOOD ADAM AND EVE
    Oct. 08, 2022

    EDGAR TOLSON CARVED WOOD ADAM AND EVE

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    carved wood, rare painted version. We havent seen any painted versions at any public sale. Signed on bottom. No apparent losses, however a few of the apples are very fragile and could use attention. 14"H to top of tree, base is 11" x13"

    Ledbetter Auctions
  • Edgar Tolson, The Temptation
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Edgar Tolson, The Temptation

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    (American, 1904-1984) carved white pine scene of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, featuring tree and painted snake, signed on base "Nov 15 1977/Carved by Edgar-Tolson/Campton KY", 12-1/2 x 11 in. Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

    Brunk Auctions
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)
    Mar. 19, 2022

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Edgar Tolson, Expulsion, ca. 1980 - carved white poplar and paint. Signed and dated on the bottom. length 16" x height 7"

    Ledbetter Auctions
  • Edgar Tolson (Kentucky, 1904-1984)
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Edgar Tolson (Kentucky, 1904-1984)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Edgar Tolson (Kentucky, 1904-1984) Figure with Articulated Limbs carved wood Height 10 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky

    Hindman
  • Edgar Tolson (Kentucky, 1904-1984)
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Edgar Tolson (Kentucky, 1904-1984)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Edgar Tolson (Kentucky, 1904-1984) Figure with Articulated Limbs carved wood Height 13 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky

    Hindman
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904-1984) - Uncle Sam
    Jan. 21, 2021

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904-1984) - Uncle Sam

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904-1984) Uncle Sam paint and adhesive stars on carved wood 27 1/4 in. high; 5 in. wide; 7 in. deep

    Christie's
  • Edgar Tolson. Adam & Eve With Large Snake.
    Apr. 29, 2017

    Edgar Tolson. Adam & Eve With Large Snake.

    Est: $4,000 - $8,000

    Edgar Tolson. Adam & Eve With Large Snake In Apple Tree.Signed on bottom. Carved natural wood with painted snake. Six apples are missing from tree, otherwise good condition. 11.5" h x 12" x 9". Est. $4,000-8,000. Buyer is responsible for shipping.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • EDGAR TOLSON (CAMPTON, KENTUCKY 1904-1994). ADAM AND EVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, WITH APPLE TREE AND COILED SNAKE, CARVED IN 1977.
    Aug. 06, 2011

    EDGAR TOLSON (CAMPTON, KENTUCKY 1904-1994). ADAM AND EVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, WITH APPLE TREE AND COILED SNAKE, CARVED IN 1977.

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Signed and dated underneath the base. Height 12 1/2 inches, length 9 inches. Accompanied by color photographs of Mr. Tolson signing the work.Literature: A similar example originally from the Collection of Herbert W. Hemphill, Jr., was sold by Northeast Auctions, The Collection of Harvey and Isobel Kahn, August 5, 2007, lot 968.

    Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
  • Edgar Tolson Snake Cane
    Oct. 09, 2010

    Edgar Tolson Snake Cane

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, 1960-1980. A carved and painted wooden cane by Edgar Tolson (1904 to 1984). White cane with black snake. Mounted on metal stand; ht. 33.5 in. Edgar Tolson (1904-1984) was a woodcarver from Kentucky who became a well-known folk artist. He was born in Trent Fork, Wolfe County, and educated through the sixth grade. In his youth, woodcarving was always a hobby. Although Tolson began working in the tradition of the Appalachian woodcarvers before him, after suffering a stroke in 1957, he became a full-time woodcarver and artist. Tolson first came to national attention through the Grassroots Craftsmen, an initiative of Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty that helped Appalachian craftspeople to sell their works.

    Cowan's Auctions
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904-2004)
    Sep. 30, 2010

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904-2004)

    Est: $6,000 - $12,000

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904-2004) NOAH'S ARK height 21 in. by length 31 in. by depth 14 in. Height: 21 inches Length: 31 inches Depth: 14 inches

    Sotheby's
  • EDGAR TOLSON (1904-2004)
    Sep. 30, 2010

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904-2004)

    Est: $8,000 - $15,000

    EDGAR TOLSON (1904-2004) ADAM AND EVE, ANGEL WITH SWORD, APPLE TREE AND COILED SERPENT: THE EXPULSION Carved maple and ebonized pine height 16 in. by length 17 in. by width 8 in. Height: 16 inches Length: 17 inches Depth: 8 inches

    Sotheby's
  • Edgar Tolson, (American, 1904-1984), Adam and Eve
    May. 03, 2009

    Edgar Tolson, (American, 1904-1984), Adam and Eve

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Edgar Tolson (American, 1904-1984) Adam and Eve pine signed and inscribed (base) 16 x 9 inches.

    Hindman
  • FOLK ART CARVING OF UNCLE SAM. By Edgar Tolson (1904-1984). Silver hair with high top hat and applied paper stars around the band. Square pine base.
    Oct. 23, 2004

    FOLK ART CARVING OF UNCLE SAM. By Edgar Tolson (1904-1984). Silver hair with high top hat and applied paper stars around the band. Square pine base.

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    FOLK ART CARVING OF UNCLE SAM. By Edgar Tolson (1904-1984). Silver hair with high top hat and applied paper stars around the band. Square pine base. Ex Herbert Hemphill, Jr., Ex Kahn Collection, Ex Clifton Anderson. 26 3/4"h. See The Clarion, Spring, 1988, for another example by this carver.

    Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
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