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Maud Lewis (1903-1970) "Covered Bridge In Winter"
Estimate:
CA$18,000 - CA$23,000
Sold
CA$32,000
Live Auction
Canadiana & Historic Objects
ARTIST
Maud Lewis
Size
Beaverboard: 12" x 14".
Category
Description
Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. 1965. A naive winter scene in which a pair of winter sleighs race across a covered bridge. Bright colours abound on the main buildings against white snow. A variety of trees in green and brown complete the composition. She uses wonderful loops of blue around the trees to illuminate them by the light of day. Maud's intent was to brighten lives and warm hearts with winter scenes like this one. This is a common serial image painted only in the last 10 years of her life. Even though they may be viewed as similar in context, the inconsistency of her renderings makes each one individual and charming; a hallmark of her style. Signed, "Maud Lewis", lower right corner.
Condition
Excellent condition. Very minor toning.
Medium
Oil on beaverboard.
Provenance
Authenticated and described in detail by the leading expert on Maud Lewis, Mr. Alan Deacon. Photograph shown with original purchaser/owner. Sold as Lot 633 in August 5, 2001 Crowley and Brayley Auction in Chester, Nova Scotia. Purchased from Larry Foster by the current owners 2009 along with "Three Black Cats" and "Oxen in Winter", also featured in this sale.
