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Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction

November 25, 2011

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LOT 98

Lot 98

FATHER HENRY METZGER

FATHER HENRY METZGER
Lot 98 Details
FATHER HENRY METZGER

CHIEF MUSKEG, FILE HILLS RESERVE

oil on canvas
signed, minor pigment loss at lower left
24 ins x 18 ins; 60 cms x 45 cms

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $8,260
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

In discussing a second portrait of this sitter (Muskeg, File Hills Indian (Cree), Private Collection, Calgary), Saskatoon’s Mendel Art Gallery notes that the figure depicted “is likely Muskego or ‘The Swamp’, an individual who participated in the 1925 Lebret Historical Pageant.” “The Lebret Historical Pageant was held on ‘Hugonard Day’, August 15, 1925…Distinguished guests included Lieutenant-Governor Newlands and Archbishop Mathieu. Several chiefs from the area attended, including Chief Standing Buffalo, Chief Masqua of Piapot, Chief Echasem Gambler of Muscowpetung, Chief Wachane of Pasqua, and Chief Red Dog, representing File Hills”.

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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