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Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 25, 2015

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LOT 22

Lot 22

JOE NORRIS

JOE NORRIS
Lot 22 Details
JOE NORRIS

FOUR SCHOONERS AT ANCHOR

oil on canvas
signed
24 ins x 36 ins; 61 cms x 91.4 cms

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $11,210
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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JOE NORRIS
  • JOE NORRIS
Provenance:

Private Collection, Nova Scotia

Literature:

Chris Huntington, “My Life with Joe Norris,” in Bernard Riordon, Joe Norris: Painted Visions of Nova Scotia, Goose Lane Editions, The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 2000, page 89.

Note:

The charming paintings of Joe Norris are synonymous with the Nova Scotian experience.  Norris records the daily life and seasonal changes of a small fishing village – its inhabitants and animals, schooners and houses – all in the vivid technicolour of his small paint pots.

As Chris Huntington writes, “Joe Norris is firstly an artist; secondly a folk artist.  His work is bold, almost shockingly vibrant; it is cheerful, and as with most self-taught artists who are removed from the mainstream of society and its influences, it defines its own aesthetic.  Above all, Norris’ work is GOOD ART!  We are less interested here in the quaint folk artist than we are in the strong painter who reveals a part of his special world.”

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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