Bidspirit auction | WILLIAM TOLLIVER AMERICAN JUG BAND

WILLIAM TOLLIVER AMERICAN JUG BAND LTD SIGNED SERIGRAPH - A vibrant limited-edition color serigraph on Coventry 320 rag paper titled ”Jug Band” by prominent African American artist William Tolliver (1951–2000). The dynamic, cubist-influenced composition depicts a lively group of musicians playing guitars, a jug, and a piano in a richly colored, semi-abstract interior. Executed in 1995 using 68 colors, the print showcases Tolliver's distinctive textural technique and masterful use of vivid blues, greens, and warm earth tones. The work is hand-signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right margin, titled ”Jug Band” in the lower center, and numbered ”297/350” in the lower left. The artwork is presented in a gold-tone frame with double matting under glass. The lot includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Tolliver's Art Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, and an original purchase receipt dated June 14, 1996. African American art, Southern artist print, jazz musicians, blues music scene, modern figural art, Black artist, 20th century print, geometric abstraction. Dimensions Frame: 52 x 42 in. Image: 41 x 31 in Condition The visible area of the serigraph appears to be in very good condition, displaying strong, saturated colors with no apparent tears, creasing, or fading. It is presented mounted under glass. There are minor scattered specks of debris or accretions visible under the glass along the lower mat margin, and the frame exhibits light general wear. Not examined out of frame.