Joe Norris (1925-1996)
PAINTED OVER MANTEL, 1985
polychromed wood, signed and dated, the central panel depicting a view of Lower Prospect Harbour in a brightly coloured shelved surround painted with whales, birds, butterflies and flowers
33.25 x 54 x 9 in — 84.5 x 137.2 x 22.9 cm
August 28, 2025
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
Realised: $13,750
Decorative Arts & Design
Decorative Arts and Design at Waddington’s offers a wide-ranging selection of historic and modern works, spanning silver, ceramics, glass, sculpture, decorations, objects of historical and cultural significance, and works of art. Our expertise focuses on antique and modern silver; early English and European porcelain; studio and art pottery; art glass; clocks and scientific instruments; lighting and mirrors; fine rugs and carpets; bronzes and marble sculpture; arms and armour; militaria and maps; Canadian historical documents and artefacts; ethnographic art; and finely crafted objects such as enamel, gold and silver boxes, and devotional works of art.
Meet the Specialist
Sean Quinn
Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting