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May 30, 2016

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LOT 37

Lot 37

NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON, R.C.A.

NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON, R.C.A.
Lot 37 Details
NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON, R.C.A.

PAPOOSE

pastel
11.5 ins x 8.75 ins; 29.2 cms x 22.2 cms

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $13,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

Literature:

Hugh A. Dempsey, History in Their Blood, Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver/Toronto, 1982, page 16.

Note:

De Grandmaison did not often title his portraits of women and children, preferring to label them generically as “Squaw” or “Papoose.” Belatedly, he realized the historical significance of recording the names of all his subjects, as he did for the Indian Chiefs he drew. Nonetheless, his portraits of children such as this lot were far from being stock types and were said to be so faithful to their subjects that, according to Dempsey, a relative might exclaim: “Ki-ai-yowww” or “it’s just like him (or her).”

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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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