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Helen Lafrance Original Collection

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Live auction with webcast bidding

By:

James R. Cash II Auctions & Real Estate

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Exact Address Given To Buyer, Nashville, Tennessee, 37205. USA. tel: 615-785-8982

Date:
11th May, 2024
View: Nashville Auctions Tennessee Auctions

Description

Welcome Art enthuisiasts, collectors and admirers alike to this prestigious auction celebrating the extraordinary life and talent of Helen Lafrance.We are honored to present the curated selection of Lafrance's masterpieces, each a testament to her boundless creativity and unwavering passion for storytelling. From bustling town squares to her landscapes, her artwork transports us to a simpler time, where joy and hardship intertwine in the fabric of daily existence. Get Ready to embark on a journey through the captivating world of America's most revered folk artist. With each stroke of her brush, Lafrance breathes life into scenes of rural Kentucky.Born in 1919, Helen Lafrance's legacy extends far beyond the canvas. Her paintings serve as a window into the soul of southern culture, embodying the resilience, warmth and spirit of community that define a region. During her life she was featured on many national media outlets and had an award winning documentary created on her life and art. Lafrance died in her sleep at the age of 101 in Mayfield, Ky.Her remaining pieces of artwork are gathered in this collection for a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase these canvas painted originals at Absolute Auction, Each Piece Selling to the Highest Bidder Regardles of Price!Many of these pieces have been featured in museums and shows across the united states and are part of the private collection of Bruce Shelton.The Auction Is Being Conducted by Jay Cash, James R. Cash Auction Styleand the Auction Zepplin, Tommy Anderson, Auctioneer