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Masood Ali Wilbert Warren, 1907-1995, sketch book

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren 1907-1995 sketch book 1952 war-time sketchbook (many pages, various subjects) 10-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches Provenance: The Melvin Holmes Collection of African American Art

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren, 1907-1995, sketch book

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren 1907-1995 sketch book 1952 war-time sketchbook (many pages, various subjects) 10-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches Provenance: The Melvin Holmes Collection of African American Art

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren, 1907-1995, sketch book

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren 1907-1995 sketch book 1952 war-time sketchbook (many pages, various subjects) 10-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches Provenance: The Melvin Holmes Collection of African American Art

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren, 1907-1995, sketch book

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren 1907-1995 sketch book 1952 war-time sketchbook (many pages, various subjects) 10-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches Provenance: The Melvin Holmes Collection of African American Art

(ART.) Early sketchbook and later sketches by Masood Ali Wilbert Warren.

(ART.) Early sketchbook and later sketches by Masood Ali Wilbert Warren. Sketchbook: 120 pages of pencil sketches. Octavo, 6¾ x 5 inches, disbound with worn original cloth boards present; early paper tape fragments on a few pages, a few leaves chipped, otherwise minor wear; signed "Wilbert Warren" on front free endpaper and titled "Volume 2 Sketch Book, December 13, 1932 Art Students League, New York City." Also 62 loose sketches of nude models, each about 12 x 9 inches; minor wear; 1968-1981 and undated, most dated February-March 1981. New York, 1932-1981 and undated

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren (American, 1907-1995) WWII African American Woman in U.S. Military Uniform Sepia Drawing 24" x 18"

Sepia felt tip and dark brown conte crayon drawing on cream wove paper, circa 1942. Unsigned. This drawing is a rich image captured by Masood during his time as quartermaster sergeant in the U.S. Army. Masood served here and abroad over a long military career. Masood Ali Wilbert Warren was a African-American Muslim convert painter and sculptor known primarily for his portrait busts of famous figures and everyday images. He filled sketch books with drawings and watercolors of his observations of people, both during his military service and during his travels in the subways and buses of New York. He attended the Art Students League in New York in the 1930s, participated in the WPA, and earned a BA from New York University in 1939, and an MA from Temple University, Philadelphia in 1961. Warren exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the American Watercolor Society, and the National Arts Club; much of his work is now in the Richard Allen Museum in Philadelphia. Other works by Mr. Warren, depicting military personnel and people at work - the policeman, the laborer, the soldier, the man and woman on the street - can be seen at various sites online, particularly those from recent auction records. It is shrink wrap protected loose on a foam board. Warren's other drawings can be found at www.askart.com for $1,000 to $1500. His highest auction price was over $5000. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren (American, 1907-1995) Lot of 2 Con Edison Workers Dated 28 Mar '66 Graphite Conte Drawings

Graphite conte pencil / crayon drawings on cream wove paper, dated March 28, 1966. Unsigned. These drawings are rich images captured by Masood on the streets of New York City. Masood Ali Wilbert Warren was a African-American Muslim convert painter and sculptor known primarily for his portrait busts of famous figures and everyday images. He filled sketch books with drawings and watercolors of his observations of people, both during his military service and during his travels in the subways and buses of New York. He attended the Art Students League in New York in the 1930s, participated in the WPA, and earned a BA from New York University in 1939, and an MA from Temple University, Philadelphia in 1961. Warren exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the American Watercolor Society, and the National Arts Club; much of his work is now in the Richard Allen Museum in Philadelphia. Other works by Mr. Warren, depicting military personnel and people at work - the policeman, the laborer, the soldier, the man and woman on the street - can be seen at various sites online, particularly those from recent auction records. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

(ART.) Archive of sketches, correspondence, and other papers of Masood Ali Wilbert Warren.

(ART.) Archive of sketches, correspondence, and other papers of Masood Ali Wilbert Warren. Well over 1,000 items (1.6 linear feet in 3 boxes), including: more than 920 drawings, most on loose sheets of about 12 x 9 inches executed in conté crayon, graphite or felt tip pen, many dated (the bulk from about 1958 to 1989), a few with "M.A.W." inked stamps on verso, few of them signed or captioned, plus more than 50 letters and more than 70 photographs; some with moderate wear, a few with moderate dampstaining. Vp, 1940-89 and undated (bulk 1960-1986)

Massood Wilbert Warren American, 1907-1995 Daily Sketches I, (group of six works) circa 1935

Massood Wilbert Warren American, 1907-1995 Daily Sketches I, (group of six works) circa 1935 Each graphite on paper Each 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches Unframed Provenance: George Baker, purchased May, 2003 C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection

Masood Wilbert Warren American, 1907-1995 Daily Sketches II (Group of Twelve Works), circa 1935

Masood Wilbert Warren American, 1907-1995 Daily Sketches II (Group of Twelve Works), circa 1935 Various mediums, including graphite and conte crayon, on paper Largest 12 x 8 1/4 inches Unframed Provenance: George Baker, New York C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN, American (1907-1995), Joe Louis Exhibition, watercolor on paper, signed "Masood Ali Warren", dated "43,"...

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN American (1907-1995) Joe Louis Exhibition watercolor on paper, signed "Masood Ali Warren", dated "43," lower right, inscribed "Sgt. Joe Louis exhibition at Camp Cook, Calif. Nov, 12/43" lower center. 14 7/8 x 17 5/8 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York; Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: Tags: works on paper, realist / realism

(ART.) MASOOD, ALI WILBERT WARREN. Large collection of the artist’s original work.

(ART.) MASOOD, ALI WILBERT WARREN. Large collection of the artist's original work. Consisting of: 19 8vo sketch books averaging 100 pages each, mostly drawn in pencil, and dating from 1934 forward; 150 larger drawings done on 10 x 15 inch sketchbook paper, some in color, drawn on rectos only, some with multiple images, contained in three portfolios, each with fifty 9 x 12 conté crayon and sepia felt tip drawings --'Artiste Life Sketches by Ali, 1932 – 1956.' Plus 62 larger (14 x 11 inches) drawings, mostly in sepia felt tip and conté crayon; plus 42 larger (24 x 18 inches) drawings, mostly sepia felt tip, some conté crayon, a few in color; plus one framed portrait. In all, over 2000 drawings of various size. together with the artwork are a number of photographs some from Masood's time in the service; others show Ali in his studio, working on a piece of sculpture as well as a few photos of finished sculpture. Also part of this collection are some pieces of ephemera including material from the Baha'i religion./span The condition of the artwork is generally very good, but given the size of the collection, it should be seen. Vp, 1940's-'80's.

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren, (American, 1907-1995), Two clothbound sketchbooks, 1940-41

Masood Ali Wilbert Warren (American, 1907-1995) Two clothbound sketchbooks, 1940-41 pencil on paper each inscribed and dated Each: 7 1/8 x 5 inches.

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN (1907 - 1995) Barrack Interim Camp Lee, VA.

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN (1907 - 1995) Barrack Interim Camp Lee, VA. Watercolor on cream wove paper, circa 1942. 255x355 mm; 10x14 inches. Titled in ink, lower right. 2-inch loss of lower right corner, scattered edge tears and losses. Masood Ali Wilbert Warren was a Muslim African-American painter and sculptor known primarily for his portrait busts of famous figures. He filled sketch books with drawings and watercolors of his observations of people, both during his military service and during his travels in the subways and buses of New York. He attended the Art Students League in New York in the 1930s, participated in the WPA, and earned a BA from New York University in 1939, and an MA from Temple University, Philadelphia in 1961. Warren exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the American Watercolor Society, and the National Arts Club; much of his work is now in the Richard Allen Museum in Philadelphia.

MASOOD ALI WARREN (1907 - 1995) Untitled (Street View of Golden State Mutual Life).

MASOOD ALI WARREN (1907 - 1995) Untitled (Street View of Golden State Mutual Life). Oil on canvas, 1950. 760x1015 mm; 30x40 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower left. A very early street view of the Paul Williams building the year it opened, seen looking east down West Adams Boulevard.

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN (1907 - 1995) Group of 4 World War II crayon drawings.

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN (1907 - 1995) Group of 4 World War II crayon drawings. Military Policeman, colored crayons on 2 joined sheets * Seated Kitchen Worker * Three Seated Servicemen * Four Seated Service Men. Each in brown crayon on wove paper, circa 1942. Various sizes and conditions.

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN (1907 - 1995) The Interior Game.

MASOOD ALI WILBERT WARREN (1907 - 1995) The Interior Game. Watercolor on cream wove paper, 1942. 255x355 mm; 10x14 inches. Titled, dated "8-9-42" and inscribed "Walla, Walla, Wash." in ink, lower left. Diagonal creases upper left of image. Masood Ali Wilbert Warren was a Muslim African-American painter and sculptor known primarily for his portrait busts of famous people. He filled sketch books with drawings and watercolors of his observations of people, both during his military service and during his travels in the subways and buses of New York. He attended the Art Students League in New York in the 1930s, participated in the WPA and earned a BA from New York University in 1939, and an MA from Temple University, Philadelphia, in 1961. Warren has exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the American Watercolor Society, and the National Arts Club; much of his work is now in the Richard Allen Museum in Philadelphia.

Masood Ali Warren (American, 1907-1995), Street Corner, Signed and dated ""Masood Ali Warren '48"" l.l., Condition: Staining l.c., ton