Spring American Fine Art
By Cutler Bay Auctions
Mar 26, 2024
18507 S. Dixie Hwy. Cutler Bay, FL 33157 USA, United States
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of artistic voices as we present a diverse collection featuring luminaries like Livingston Roberts from Florida's iconic Highwaymen movement, James Robinson, a luminary in the Texas realism scene, and Antonio Pietro Martino, a distinguished figure from the Philadelphia regionalist movement. This auction is a journey across regions, capturing the essence of American artistry in its myriad forms. From the vivid landscapes of Florida to the stark realism of Texas and the regionalist charm of Philadelphia, each masterpiece tells a unique tale, inviting you to be part of a cross-country artistic exploration. Happy Bidding!

LOT 48:

Livingston "Castro" Roberts (1992 - 2004) American

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Livingston "Castro" Roberts (1992 - 2004) American
Livingston "Castro" Roberts (1992 - 2004) oil on board, signed lower left, dated Aug 1966 on verso, measures (24 x 30 inches) w/frame (26.5 x 32.5 inches) An African-Amercan landscape and skyscape painter that as a young man in the 1950s was one of the original members of a Florida group called The HIghwaymen, Livingston Roberts along with the other "Highwaymen" tried to paint his way out of the despair he felt holding jobs in places such as citrus groves and packing houses. Original members were James Gibson, Alfred Hair, Harold Newton and Livingston Roberts. The only female member was MaryAnn Carroll. Their major influence was Albert Backus, a white man often referred to as the Dean of Florida painters who had a fanciful formula involving huge cumulus clouds billowing over the ocean. The Highwaymen created hybrid versions of his style, and their work is sometimes characterized as motel art.
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