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LOT 108

Lot 108

Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)

Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
Lot 108 Details
Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)

SHAMAN-THUNDERBIRD TRANSFORMATION, CA. 1964

acrylic on kraft paper
signed lower right; accompanied by a printed description of the work and its provenance from Cowley Abbott, Toronto, ON, in addition to a facsimile of a photograph showing the artwork hung in The Sportsman Lodge, Little Vermilion Lake, ON
sight 32 x 24 in — 81.3 x 61 cm

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $11,875
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
  • Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
  • Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
  • Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
  • Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
  • Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
  • Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007)
Provenance:

Acquired directly from the artist by The Sportsman Lodge, Little Vermilion Lake, ON, ca. 1964
By descent to Private Collection, British Columbia
Cowley Abbott, Toronto, ON, lot 72, 9 June 2021
Private Collection, Alberta

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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