(Massachusetts/New Jersey, 1910-2007) Ten stations of the Crucifixion, 1966, signed verso, all stamped, signed and dated "Allan R. Crite, 1966", hand-carved painted and gilt wood on wood, 8 x 4-3/8 in. to 11-3/8 x 6-5/8 in.. Condition: abrasions, some flaking. Notes: Allan Rohan Crite was born in New Jersey and shortly after his family moved to Boston, Massachusetts. He was encouraged by his mother who valued both education and faith and also supported his pursuit of art. Crite is quoted as saying, "I've only done one piece of work in my whole life and I am still at it. I wanted to paint people of color as normal humans. I tell the story of man through the black figure." As a black man, Crite often made study of people in his neighborhood in south Boston.; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of the artist; The Order of Saint Helena Episcopal Convent, Newburgh, New York; Sold to benefit the Episcopal Convent, Boston, Massachusetts abrasions, some flaking