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"Get Out Of Here Cat" by Cyril Hirtle
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"Get Out Of Here Cat" by Cyril Hirtle
Estimate:
CA$2,000 - CA$2,500
Sold
CA$3,500
Live Auction
Canadian Folk Art
ARTIST
Cyril Hirtle (1918-2003) was a painter from Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia where he lived his entire life. Hirtle began painting around 1990 when he was in his early 70s. His paintings are recognizable for their lack of perspective, and consist primarily of fishing and farming scenes. Although he has become one of Nova Scotia's most highly regarded folk artists, Cyril was not very prolific, and in his most productive year completed only 15 paintings. It is estimated that his entire body of work totals fewer than 100 paintings.
Size
Board: 9" x 11.75". Frame: 12" x 15" x .75".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Cyril Hirtle's unique vision and painting style sets him apart from his contemporaries, which is evident in this delightful composition featuring a man swatting with a broom at a cat who is on his birdhouse. Signed lower right, "Cyril Hirtle."
Condition
Very good condition with minor toning to edges. Minor fade to the signature.
Medium
Mixed media on paper.
Provenance
From the Collection of the late Julie Ford.
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