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Gulls at Harbour by Maud Lewis
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Gulls at Harbour by Maud Lewis
Estimate:
CA$20,000 - CA$25,000
Sold
CA$31,000
Live Auction
Canadian Folk Art
ARTIST
Maud Lewis (1901–1970) has become one of Canada’s most renowned artists, the subject of numerous monographs, novels, plays, documentaries, and even a feature film. She was born into relative comfort and obscurity, and died in poverty, though enjoying national fame. She overcame severe physical challenges to create a unique artistic style, and sparked a boom in folk art in her home province of Nova Scotia. Though she rarely left her tiny house, her works have travelled around the world, and in the decades since her death, she has become an iconic figure, a symbol of Nova Scotia, and a beloved character in the popular imagination.
Size
Board: 11.5" x 13.25".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. Early 1960s. A strong and vibrant Maud Lewis harbour scene. Three mischievous gulls set the tone in this tranquil harbour scene shown at midday. Lewis was captivated by the harbour and here she makes use of striking reflections in the water to make the scene come alive. The man in a boat rigging near the wharf adds a further level of interest and distinction. Signed, "Lewis" lower right. Marked with framer's stamp and dated, "May 16/67" on reverse.
Condition
In very good condition. Vibrant and bold colours. There is one pin point mounting perforation, at the extreme upper edge centre surrounded by a ring (presumably a tack). Some staining and discoloration, verso.
Medium
Mixed media on pulpboard (beaver board).
Provenance
Ex. Alan Deacon. From a private west coast collection.
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