Stevenson Magloire (1963 - 1994) Haiti
Stevenson Magloire (1963 - 1994) Haiti
STIVENSON MAGLOIRE (HAITIAN, 1963-1994) Acrylic on Canvas, Signed lower right, measures (19 x 19) and (20 x 20) inches w/ frame. Stevenson Magloire was born on August 16, 1963, in Petionville, Haiti. His mother was the Saint-Soleil School painter Louisianne St. Fleurant. His paintings are expressionistic, populated with bizarre people, birds, and symbols. He was stoned to death in broad daylight on October 9, 1994, by personal enemies during the chaos that accompanied Haiti's first days of the US occupation. Gérald Alexis, in his book titled “Peintres Haitiens, ” refers to him as “unlike his sister refused to join the Saint-Soleil Movement.” His art is widely collected and is on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa.
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Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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Stevenson Magloire (1963 - 1994) Haiti
STIVENSON MAGLOIRE (HAITIAN, 1963-1994) Acrylic on Canvas, Signed lower right, measures (19 x 19) and (20 x 20) inches w/ frame. Stevenson Magloire was born on August 16, 1963, in Petionville, Haiti. His mother was the Saint-Soleil School painter Louisianne St. Fleurant. His paintings are expressionistic, populated with bizarre people, birds, and symbols. He was stoned to death in broad daylight on October 9, 1994, by personal enemies during the chaos that accompanied Haiti's first days of the US occupation. Gérald Alexis, in his book titled “Peintres Haitiens, ” refers to him as “unlike his sister refused to join the Saint-Soleil Movement.” His art is widely collected and is on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa.
Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
