Angel by Purvis Young Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 212.50 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, May 15, 2008 End Time Thursday, May 22, 2008 Location South Carolina See more about ' Angel by Purvis Young' Description  Angel by Purvis Young.  23 1/2 x 30.  Paint on metal shelving.  Signed on left upper side.  Purvis Young was born in 1943 in Florida and has lived there all his life.  He started to paint when he was in prison for rmed robbery.  Purvis has created a major sensation in the folk art world.  He used to work under a big highway under pass where he created paintings depicting his life as a homeless man.  Purvis's work is in the permanent collection of the Fayette Art Museum, the Rockford Art Museum and the Kentucky Folk Art Center.  If you would like to bid on this item and do not have a Pay Pal account, please email.  Buyers with good feedback only please.  Special Note:  We will not be available on Saturday May 17.  Please feel free to email and we will respond when we return.  Thanks! Place a Bid!