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Erotic Double-sided Sketch
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Erotic Double-sided Sketch
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$75
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Folk Art
ARTIST
Collins Eisenhauer (1898-1979) was as a primitive artist hailing from Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. After retiring in 1964, he embarked on a second career as a sculptor, starting with painted wooden carvings of geese, water birds, and people displayed on his lawn. Eisenhauer remained undiscovered until the early 1970s when antique dealers noticed his sculptures. Initially, he used the name "Collins Eisener" for privacy, but upon catching the attention of Chris Huntington, a prominent figure in Nova Scotia folk art, he adopted "Collins Eisenhauer." His work evolved to encompass topical and classical themes, often inspired by classical narratives, reflecting society's attitudes. His legacy endures in esteemed institutions like the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, as well as private collections worldwide.
Size
Sight: 7.5" x 9.5". Frame: 11.75" x 13.75" x 1".
Category
Paintings & Drawings
Description
Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. C. 1980. A double-sided pencil drawing; one side showing a woman and a horse in an erotic pose, the other a woman in exotic garb in a meditation pose. The piece is presented in an early 20th-century wooden frame. Attributed to Collins Eisenhauer
Condition
Good condition.
Medium
Graphite on cardboard.
Provenance
From the Manny Gomes Collection.
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