02-24-200102-24-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2052
February 24, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
254

Two Tin Folk Art Erotic Whimseys

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$173$150
Auction: Sale #2052 - 2052Location: BoltonDate / Time: February 24, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

Two Tin Folk Art Erotic Whimseys, fourth quarter 20th century, one by Joel Lage, New Mexico, titled "COWBOY BLOW-JOB," composed of tin can, bottle caps, wire, and paint, the whimsey depicts two cowboys, one performing sexual favors with a narrative inscribed on the back of one figure, the other whimsey titled "STROH'S (BEER CAN MAN)," artist unknown, composed of a beer can, bottle caps, and other media, ht. 10 3/4, 10 5/8 in. Literature: See Simpson, Milton, FOLK EROTICA, pp. 139-141.
Estimate $20-200

Keywords

Joel Lage, New Mexico