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Painter, b. 1940 - d. 2019

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019)
    Jul. 22, 2026

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019)

    Est: $600 - $800

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas, Signed lower left. H: 60 1/2 W: 36 3/4 in.

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  • Al Bright, 1940-2009, untitled
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Al Bright, 1940-2009, untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Al Bright 1940-2009 untitled c. 1970 acrylic on canvas with collage elements 36-1/2 x 48-1/2 inches signed verso

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  • Alfred Bright, 1940-2009, untitled
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Alfred Bright, 1940-2009, untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Alfred Bright 1940-2009 untitled c. 1965 acrylic on canvas with collage elements 35 x 48-1/2 inches signed Bright was the first full-time Black faculty member at Youngstown State University (1970-1987), his alma mater. He also studied at Kent State University. Bright was portrayed as an 11-year old child in the 2023 film, Origin, directed by Ava DuVernay, in which he was excluded from joining his Little League teammates in a public swimming pool because of his race, a symbol of the trauma of the Jim Crow caste system in the US of the 1950s. His work is included in the collections of the Butler Institute of American Art and the Canton Museum of Art. His work was primarily abstract in nature, and he frequently incorporated collage elements into his paintings.

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  • Alfred L. Bright, 1940-2019, untitled
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Alfred L. Bright, 1940-2019, untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Alfred L. Bright 1940-2019 untitled c. 1970 acrylic on canvas 37 x 48 inches signed Bright was the first full-time Black faculty member at Youngstown State University (1970-1987), his alma mater. He also studied at Kent State University. Bright was portrayed as an 11-year old child in the 2023 film, Origin, directed by Ava DuVernay, in which he was excluded from joining his Little League teammates in a public swimming pool because of his race, a symbol of the trauma of the Jim Crow caste system in the US of the 1950s. His work is included in the collections of the Butler Institute of American Art and the Canton Museum of Art. His work was primarily abstract in nature, and he frequently incorporated collage elements into his paintings.

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  • Alfred Bright, 1940-2009, untitled
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Alfred Bright, 1940-2009, untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Alfred Bright 1940-2009 untitled 1964 acrylic on canvas 41 x 33 inches signed and dated Bright was the first full-time Black faculty member at Youngstown State University (1970-1987), his alma mater. He also studied at Kent State University. Bright was portrayed as an 11-year old child in the 2023 film, Origin, directed by Ava DuVernay, in which he was excluded from joining his Little League teammates in a public swimming pool because of his race, a symbol of the trauma of the Jim Crow caste system in the US of the 1950s. His work is included in the collections of the Butler Institute of American Art and the Canton Museum of Art. His work was primarily abstract in nature, and he frequently incorporated collage elements into his paintings.

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  • AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)
    Nov. 27, 2024

    AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Indigo Wings, Oil on canvas, Signed middle right. Framed dimensions: H: 54 1/4 x W: 76 1/4 in. H: 50 5/8 W: 72 1/2 in. From the family of the artist. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone . Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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  • Al Bright Oil, "Metamorphosis of Grandma's Magic Hankie"
    Dec. 02, 2023

    Al Bright Oil, "Metamorphosis of Grandma's Magic Hankie"

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) "Metamophosis of Grandma's Magic Hankie," 1979, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, bearing signature and title verso. Framed. Note: After earning a B.A. degree in Art Education from Youngstown State University and an M.A. in Painting from Kent State University,  Alfred "Al" Bright became the first African American full time faculty member at Youngstown State University where he founded the Black Studies Department, which he directed from 1970-1987. He was the university's three-time winner of the Distinguished Professorship Award. His work is contained in the collections of the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio and the Canton Museum of Art, Canton, Ohio.  Dimensions: 60 x 48.5 in. canvas size, 63 x 52 in. as framed. Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.

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  • AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)
    Sep. 27, 2023

    AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Indigo Wings, Oil on canvas, Signed middle right. Framed dimensions: H: 54 1/4 x W: 76 1/4 in. H: 50 5/8 W: 72 1/2 in. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone . Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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  • AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)
    Sep. 27, 2023

    AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Forcefield Blues, 2002, Oil on canvas, Signed, titled and dated on verso. Framed dimensions: H: 74 1/4 x W: 106 1/4 in. H: 72 1/2 W: 104 1/2 in. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone . Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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  • AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)
    Apr. 26, 2023

    AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Stream of Consciousness, 2000, Oil on canvas, Unsigned. Titled and dated 2000 on verso. H: 28 7/8 W: 119 in. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone . Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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  • AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)
    Apr. 26, 2023

    AL BRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1940-2019)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Transformation, 1999, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. Signed, titled and dated 1999 on verso. Framed dimensions: H: 51 1/2 x W: 73 1/4 in. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone . Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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  • ALFRED L. BRIGHT (1940 - 2019) Black Hole.
    Apr. 06, 2023

    ALFRED L. BRIGHT (1940 - 2019) Black Hole.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    ALFRED L. BRIGHT (1940 - 2019) Black Hole. Oil on cotton canvas, circa 1970. 457x610 mm; 18x24 inches. Signed in oil, lower right. Provenance: estate of the artist; private collection. Painter and educator Alfred L. Bright was a professor at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, where he founded the Africana studies program in 1970. He was the first African American full time faculty member at the university, and taught there until 1987. Born and raised in Youngstown, Bright received an MFA from Kent State University in 1965. He exhibited his art in more than 100 solo exhibitions over his career. His paintings are today in numerous institutional collections including Kent State University Gallery, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Harmon and Harriet Kelly Collection of African American Art, Canton Museum of Art, Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts and Northeastern University.

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  • Al Bright, 1940-2019, Deja Vu
    Dec. 04, 2021

    Al Bright, 1940-2019, Deja Vu

    Est: $3,500 - $4,500

    Al Bright 1940-2019 Deja Vu 1981 oil on canvas with elements of assemblage (African mask) 64 x 46 inches signed, titled, dated; inscribed on stretcher that the artist gave the work to his son, Alfred Bright, Jr., in 1988.

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  • John Hayden (20th Century) Series III, Oil on canvas,
    Sep. 29, 2021

    John Hayden (20th Century) Series III, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $80 - $120

    John Hayden (20th Century) Series III, Oil on canvas, Signed on verso. Framed dimensions: H: 44 x W: 37 in. H: 43 W: 36 in. Collection of Al Bright. From the collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. He was the Professor Emeritus, Department of Art, Youngstown State University; Founder of the YSU Black Studies Program. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he had earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education. He received his Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Cosmic Realm, Color print,
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Cosmic Realm, Color print,

    Est: $80 - $120

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Cosmic Realm, Color print, Signed and numbered 1/50 lower left. Framed dimensions: H: 15 1/4 x W: 18 1/4 in. H: 10 1/2 W: 14 in. Collection of Al Bright.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas,
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $400 - $600

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. H: 14 1/4 W: 75 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas,
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $400 - $600

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Untitled, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. H: 60 1/2 W: 36 3/4 in. Collection of Al Bright.

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  • Frank Larnees (American, 20th Century)) Untitled, Oil on canvas,
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Frank Larnees (American, 20th Century)) Untitled, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $400 - $600

    Frank Larnees (American, 20th Century) Untitled, Oil on canvas, Unsigned. H: 60 1/2 W: 36 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) DEJAVU, Oil on canvas with hardwood mask,
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) DEJAVU, Oil on canvas with hardwood mask,

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) DEJAVU, Oil on canvas with hardwood mask, Signed and dated 7.11.81 lower right. With dedication on stretcher: Gift to my son Alfred Lee Bright Jr. Jan. 16, 1988. Framed dimensions: H: 71 x W: 51 1/2 in. H: 65 W: 47 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Mirage, Digital color print, edition 4/50,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Mirage, Digital color print, edition 4/50,

    Est: $100 - $200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Mirage, Digital color print, edition 4/50, Signed, numbered, titled and dated 2005 lower left. Framed dimensions: H: 33 1/2 x W: 27 in. H: 23 1/2 W: 29 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Homage to Nab, Digital color print, edition 7/50,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Homage to Nab, Digital color print, edition 7/50,

    Est: $100 - $200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Homage to Nab, Digital color print, edition 7/50, Signed, titled and dated 2013 lower left. Signed in print lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 34 x W: 28 in. H: 23 1/2 W: 29 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Homage to Winton, Digital color print, edition 1/50,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Homage to Winton, Digital color print, edition 1/50,

    Est: $100 - $200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Homage to Winton, Digital color print, edition 1/50, Signed and numbered lower left. Titled and dated '94 lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 29 x W: 35 in. H: 23 1/2 W: 29 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Body and Sole, Digital color print, edition 1/50,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Body and Sole, Digital color print, edition 1/50,

    Est: $100 - $200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Body and Sole, Digital color print, edition 1/50, Signed, titled and numbered lower left. Signed in print lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 27 x W: 33 in. H: 23 1/2 W: 29 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Bling, Digital color print, edition 1/25,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Bling, Digital color print, edition 1/25,

    Est: $100 - $200

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Bling, Digital color print, edition 1/25, Signed, titled and dated 2015 lower left. Signed lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 34 x W: 27 1/2 in. H: 23 1/2 W: 29 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Room Installation #1, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Room Installation #1, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $300 - $500

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Room Installation #1, Oil on canvas, Signed on verso. H: 73 W: 105 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Room Installation #8, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Room Installation #8, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $300 - $500

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Room Installation #8, Oil on canvas, Signed and dated 10.27.98 lower right. Signed on verso. H: 73 W: 105 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Transcendence, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Transcendence, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Transcendence, Oil on canvas, Signed and dated 1965 lower right and on verso. Framed dimensions: H: 61 1/2 x W: 55 1/2 in. H: 60 W: 54 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Ritual Tyding, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Ritual Tyding, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Ritual Tyding, Oil on canvas, Unsigned. Framed dimensions: H: 29 x W: 22 in. H: 24 W: 18 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Fugari, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Fugari, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Fugari, Oil on canvas, Unsigned. Framed dimensions: H: 28 1/8 x W: 22 1/2 in. H: 24 1/2 W: 18 3/4 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Portals in Time, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Portals in Time, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Portals in Time, Oil on canvas, Unsigned. Framed dimensions: H: 28 x W: 22 in. H: 24 1/4 W: 18 3/8 in. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country. Collection of Al Bright.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Mirage Opus 10, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Mirage Opus 10, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Mirage Opus 10, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. Signed, titled and dated 1982 and on verso. Framed dimensions: H: 29 x w: 28 in. H: 24 1/2 W: 25 1/2 in. Exhibited at The Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts, 2/6/1986-3/16/1986. No. TL.86.17. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Black Hole, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Black Hole, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Black Hole, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 19 x W: 25 in. H: 18 W: 24 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Landscape, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Landscape, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Landscape, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right, with dedication to mother. H: 24 W: 36 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Garden Landscape, Oil on canvas,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Garden Landscape, Oil on canvas,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Garden Landscape, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. Signed, titled and dated 1981 on verso. H: 24 W: 36 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Blue Scape, Oil on paper,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Blue Scape, Oil on paper,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Blue Scape, Oil on paper, Signed and dated 5.15.80. Framed dimensions: H: 28 1/4 x W: 36 1/4 in. H: 22 W: 28 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) New Horizon, Oil on paper,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) New Horizon, Oil on paper,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) New Horizon, Oil on paper, Signed and dated '78 lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 28 1/4 x W: 35 1/4 in. H: 21 1/2 W: 28 1/2 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Love the World, Oil on paper,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Love the World, Oil on paper,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Love the World, Oil on paper, Signed lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 28 1/2 x W: 36 1/2 in. H: 22 W: 30 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Vortex, 1990, Oil on paper,
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Vortex, 1990, Oil on paper,

    Est: $200 - $400

    Al Bright (American, 1940-2019) Vortex, 1990, Oil on paper, Signed and dated '90 lower left. Signed, titled and dated on verso. Framed dimensions: H: 29 x W: 36 in. H: 22 W: 30 in. Exhibited at 53 Area Artists Annual Exhibition, The Butler Institute of American Art. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (American, 1940 – 2019), aka Al Bright, was a well-known Mahoning Valley artist, advocate and educator. Al was an art/painting professor at Youngstown State University, where he was a student and later taught in the Black Studies Department he founded. He was the first African-American full service faculty member at YSU, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Painting from Kent State University and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award. His artwork is featured in local private and public collections throughout the country.

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  • AL BRIGHT: CONFLUENCE
    Dec. 05, 2015

    AL BRIGHT: CONFLUENCE

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    AL BRIGHT: CONFLUENCE Oil on canvas, 1985, signed 'Bright' lower right, signed 'A. Bright', titled and dated on the stretcher. 39 x 39 in., 40 x 40 in. (frame).

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