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Lot description
Sylvester Wells (American; Florida, born 1938). Original oil painting on upson board. Florida beach landscape. A solitary palm tree in the tropical breeze, with enormous overhead clouds and seaweed washed onto a beach, and ocean waves in background. Signed lower right S. WELLS. Wells and his companion Florida Highwaymen were young 1950s and 1960s era African American landscape artists mentored by Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus (American, 1906-1990), who was regarded as the Dean of Florida Painters. Presented in a rustic period wood frame. Good overall condition, water staining to the back of board, and some minor loss and wear to frame. Measures 24 in. x 36 in. (board), 27 1/4 in. x 39 1/4 in. (framed). Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Please contact sfloridadelivery@gmail.com for local South Florida home delivery quote. Purchaser pick up available upon request.