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"Deer at the Salt Water Pond" by Joe Norris
Estimate:
CA$6,000 - CA$8,000
Sold
CA$8,000
Live Auction
Canadiana & Folk Art Featuring the Jim Fleming, Marty Osler, Susan Murray and Laing Collections
Size
Frame: 18 1/8 " x 22 1/8" x 3/4". Sight: 11 1/4" x 15 1/2".
Category
Description
Lower Prospect, Nova Scotia. 1987. Enamel on board. A simple, colourful and beautifully rendered painting of a pair of deer grazing near a saltwater pond by Nova Scotia master Joe Norris. A waterfall is shown in the background. Presented in a broad white frame fully decorated with bright red, blue, yellow and purple flowers by Norris himself. This is from the peak period of Norris' illustrious career. Signed lower right corner, "Joe Norris 1987". Titled on reverse "Deer at Salt Water Pond" and "F2764".
Condition
Very good condition.
Provenance
From the Dianne McFee Collection. Purchased from Houston North Gallery, Nova Scotia.