Auction 48, Midwinter Masterpieces Auction, February 19th
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 12:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 179
Important Alfred Hair (1941-1970) Florida Highwaymen Masterpiece: "Everglades Egrets"
Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description: This is a rare and compelling original oil painting by the late Alfred Hair, the founder and charismatic leader of the Florida Highwaymen art movement, a group of African-American artists who forged a unique path through the segregated South to create a new regional art style.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Alfred Hair (American, 1941–1970)
- Medium: Oil on canvas (a rare medium for the artist, who often used Upson board during his peak "fast painting" years).
- Subject: A classic Florida wetlands or river inlet scene, featuring two white egrets or herons wading in the reflective waters at a serene moment of dusk or dawn.
- Style: Executed with a spontaneous "fast painting" approach, utilizing bold brushstrokes and strong use of a palette knife, characteristic of Hair's work, which often eschewed formal color theory for vibrant, intuitive depictions of nature. The composition is dominated by lush palm trees and abundant, detailed foliage.
- Dimensions: H:29in W:23in
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