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Pen Drawing of Two Hairy Men by Steve Sutch
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Pen Drawing of Two Hairy Men by Steve Sutch
Estimate:
CA$500 - CA$800
Sold
CA$125
Live Auction
Canadiana & Folk Art Featuring the Jim Fleming, Marty Osler, Susan Murray and Laing Collections
ARTIST
Artist Steve Sutch (1907-1992) was born near Regina, Saskatchewan, and later settled in Brantford, Ontario where he spent nearly 60 years of his life. A father of five, Sutch laboured for many years on the railroads, tobacco fields, logging camps and sawmills. It was not until retirement when he took up carving, sculpting and drawing. A unique artist, Sutch's works cannot be categorized solely as 'carvings' or 'sculptures', but rather 'mixed media' as he incorporated many unconventional materials into his works. He would often adorn his wooden sculptures with clothing made from fabric scraps, and hair made from yarn. Sutch's works are humorous and insightful; themes that are especially relevant in his drawings. Sutch's work can be found in private collections across North America.
Size
Extreme: 16" x 18.25" x 1". Interior: 12.5" x 9.25".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Brantford, Ontario. c1970. Pen on cardboard. Steve Sutch was a creative powerhouse, constantly creating folk art carvings, furniture of his own design, and many drawings which he made on cardboard salvaged from the insides of cereal boxes. This imaginative red and black pen drawing of two hairy men is a fine example of his imagination. They are placed back to back, both with arms stretched forwards. Each with red pen colouring to their faces. Unsigned.
Condition
Evidence of some moisture stains primarily around the outer edges.
Provenance
From the Marty Osler Collection.
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