Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn Assemblage Sculpture "Feathers in My Hubcap"

Item Details

Norman Scott “Butch” Quinn (Oil City, Pennsylvania, 1939-2006)
Feathers in My Hubcap, late 20th century
Metal hubcap with glass, acrylic paint, and feathers
Signed to the base

Mostly self-taught, Quinn began art at the age of 35. He spent most of his early life working odd jobs and was a delivery driver. Quinn discovered great use in found materials and created expressionist depictions of landscapes and animals, often with religious undertones. Quinn’s work can be found in the public collections of the Museum of American Folk Art and Smithsonian Institution Museum of American Art.

Condition

- dust and grime accumulation; scratches; uneven paint application; embrittlement to the feathers; sharp edges.

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Item #

ITMG881917