Historical Results
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Thunderbird Entity #13/49
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 25.25 x 14 in. / 64.1 x 35.6 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with plexiglass
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Gathering #5/500
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 19 x 25 in. / 48.3 x 63.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$500-$700
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title My Granddaughter #84/500
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 17.25 x 11.75 in. / 43.8 x 29.8 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed; some handling marks on frame noted
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Loon Mother and Brood #290/500
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 10.75 x 12.75 in. / 27.3 x 32.4 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; embossed chop lower right; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$150-$250
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Two Birds
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 15.25 x 21 in. / 38.7 x 53.3 cm.
Notes
signed in screen lower right; unframed; some yellowing and acid burn noted
Estimate CAD$300-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Seven Loons #A/P
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 20.25 x 30.25 in. / 51.4 x 76.8 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Spiritual Feast #435/750
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 20 x 27.25 in. / 50.8 x 69.2 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Ravens Speaking and Awareness of Middle Path #35/56
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 19.5 x 15.75 in. / 49.5 x 40 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed
Estimate CAD$200-$300
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Colourful Conversation
Media photolithographic reproduction on paper
Size 23.25 x 29.25 in. / 59.1 x 74.3 cm.
Notes
inscribed in plate lower left; framed
Estimate CAD$150-$250
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Art of Norval Morrisseau #222/350
Media portfolio of colour silkscreens on paper
Dated
1979
Size 1 x 1 in. / 2.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
LOT OF 5 PLUS BOOK; leather bound book; approx. 200 pages; signed by authors and numbered; in elaborate linen, wood and leather portfolio case measuring [24 x 18.5 inches]; includes The Dawn, Shaman Conjuring Speech, Composition with Loons, Young Gulls Watching, Shaman and Apprentice; all signed and numbered; all prints measuring [18 x 24 inches]; unframed
Reference
Author: Lister Sinclair, Jack Pollock; Publisher: Methuen Publications
Estimate CAD$3,000-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Six Birds #20/50
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 17 x 10.25 in. / 43.2 x 26 cm.
Notes
inscribed with syllabics and numbered along bottom; unframed
Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$250
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Man and Animals #20/50
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 17.5 x 10.5 in. / 44.4 x 26.7 cm.
Notes
inscribed with syllabics and numbered along bottom; unframed
Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$250
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Loon Communication #55/99
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 18 x 26 in. / 45.7 x 66 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title My Future Offspring #52/99
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1975
Size 18.75 x 11.75 in. / 47.6 x 29.8 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered left centre; embossed chop with date lower right; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Art of Norval Morrisseau #257/350
Media portfolio of colour silkscreens on paper
Dated
1979
Size 26 x 20 x 3 in. / 66 x 50.8 x 7.6 cm.
Notes
LOT OF 5 PLUS BOOK; leather bound book; 200 pages; signed by both authors and numbered; in linen, wood and leather portfolio case [24 x 18.5 inches]; includes The Dawn, Shaman Conjuring Speech, Composition with Loons, Young Gulls Watching, Shaman and Apprentice
Reference
authors Lister Sinclair and Jack Pollock; published by Methuen Publications
Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$3,000-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Seven Loons #A/P
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 20 x 30.25 x 1 in. / 50.8 x 76.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated along bottom; framed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Shaman's Apprentice
Media colour lithograph on paper
Size 20.75 x 14 x 1 in. / 52.7 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in plate lower left; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$100-$150
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Shaman with Yellow Bird
Media colour lithograph on paper
Size 20 x 15 x 1 in. / 50.8 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in plate lower left; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$100-$150
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Mother and Child #AP
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 25 x 19 x 1 in. / 63.5 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, bears title and edition number along bottom; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$600-$800
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Carl #152/160
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 21.5 x 16 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; unframed
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Fantastic Figure
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 24.25 x 22 x 1 in. / 61.6 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; unframed
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Bear Fish with Spirits
Media acrylic on paper
Size 14.5 x 22.25 x 1 in. / 36.8 x 56.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower left; bears title on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Canada House, Banff, label verso; being offered at public auction by court order
Estimate CAD$2,500-$3,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Trout Allergic Dream
Media ink and gouache on paper
Size 21.5 x 27 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics along bottom; inscription regarding the title's origin verso; unframed; stains and handling marks noted
Provenance
ex-collection Canadian art institution
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title A Child in Astral Plain [sic] #155/195
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 18.5 x 13.5 x 1 in. / 47 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Johnson Gallery [Frame/Craft], Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Astral Children Community #155/195
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 19.5 x 15 x 1 in. / 49.5 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Johnson Gallery [Frame/Craft], Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Community Development #52/68
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 17.5 x 23.75 x 1 in. / 44.4 x 60.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Johnson Gallery [Frame/Craft], Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Images and Ravens #39/60
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 17.5 x 24 x 1 in. / 44.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Johnson Gallery [Frame/Craft], Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Jaws #46/54
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1988
Size 16.5 x 23 x 1 in. / 41.9 x 58.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, and numered along bottom; bears date on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Bearclaw Gallery, Edmonton, label verso; from an Edmonton estate
Estimate CAD$500-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Vision to Its Soul #155/195
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 19 x 15.5 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 39.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Johnson Gallery [Frame/Craft], Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Carl #160/160
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 21.5 x 15.75 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 40 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; unframed
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Just Be Bird Forms #128/136
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 21.5 x 15.25 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 38.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Johnson Gallery [Frame/Craft], Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Erotic Dream
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 24 x 22 x 1 in. / 61 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed along bottom; unframed
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Carl #123/160
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 21.5 x 15.75 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 40 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Pegasus Gallery, Salt Spring Island, label verso
Estimate CAD$350-$450
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Woman and The Fly #43/98
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1975
Size 21.5 x 16 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; dated in 'Great Grasslands Graphics' chop lower right; framed with archival mat; handling marks noted
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Gathering #27/500
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 19 x 25 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 63.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, numbered and chop along bottom; unframed; very minor handling marks noted
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Shaman and Animal Spirits
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1976
Size 47.25 x 36 x 1 in. / 120 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed and dated verso; framed
Provenance
from the estate of Hanka Martin, Calgary
Estimate CAD$3,500-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Totem Number One #31/50
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1974
Size 17.75 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in sylabics and numbered along bottom; unframed
Reference
this is one of the first four limited edition prints in Norval Morriseau's career
Provenance
purchased from Pollock Gallery, Toronto; from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Totem Number Two #31/50
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1974
Size 16.75 x 10.25 x 1 in. / 42.5 x 26 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in sylabics and numbered along bottom; unframed
Reference
this is one of the first four limited edition prints in Norval Morriseau's career
Provenance
purchased from Pollock Gallery, Toronto; from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Man Seeing Vision #31/50
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1974
Size 17.5 x 10.25 x 1 in. / 44.4 x 26 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in sylabics and numbered along bottom; unframed
Reference
this is one of the first four limited edition prints in Norval Morriseau's career
Provenance
purchased from Pollock Gallery, Toronto; from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Young Gulls #31/50
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1974
Size 10 x 16.5 x 1 in. / 25.4 x 41.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in sylabics and numbered along bottom; unframed
Reference
this is one of the first four limited edition prints in Norval Morriseau's career
Provenance
purchased from Pollock Gallery, Toronto; from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Otter and Other Life Forms #15/41
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1976
Size 25.25 x 30 x 1 in. / 64.1 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed
Reference
published by the Triple K Co-operative Native Owned Print Studio, Red Lake, Ontario; included in the Royal Ontario Museum Triple K Co-operative Art Show, 1977
Provenance
from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Art of Norval Morrisseau #289/350
Media portfolio of colour silkscreens on paper
Dated
1979
Size 26 x 20 x 3 in. / 66 x 50.8 x 7.6 cm.
Notes
LOT OF 5 PLUS BOOK; leather bound book; 200 pages; signed by both authors and numbered; in linen, wood and leather portfolio case
Reference
includes The Dawn, Shaman Conjuring Speech, Composition with Loons, Young Gulls Watching, Shaman and Apprentice [24 x 18.5]
Provenance
by Lister Sinclair and Jack Pollock; published by Methuen Publications; ex-collection Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts, Calgary
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Norval Morrisseau, Canadian Prints
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1977
Size 36 x 24 x 1 in. / 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower centre; unframed; some handling marks noted
Provenance
from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts, Calgary
Estimate CAD$50-$75
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Aviva 26th Annual Art Show
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1978
Size 30 x 22 x 1 in. / 76.2 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in margin; printed title; unframed; handling marks noted
Provenance
from the collection of Michael Liggett, Exploration Arts, Calgary
Estimate CAD$50-$75
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Two Birds and Butterfly
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1973
--75
Size 15 x 20.75 x 1 in. / 38.1 x 52.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics in plate lower right; unframed
Reference
published by Bob Checkwitch at Great Grasslands Graphics and printed by J.M.R. Sales Promotions
Provenance
private collection of a former J.M.R. employee, B.C.
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Bird Figure Embodies Two Faces
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1978
Size 29 x 28 x 1 in. / 73.7 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower centre; signed and dated verso; unframed
Provenance
purchased directly from the artist by Sedna Art Gallery, Banff; from a prominent Saskatchewan / Alberta collection
Estimate CAD$3,000-$5,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Bird and Fish Figures
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1977
Size 17.75 x 48 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics upper right; signed and dated verso; unframed
Provenance
purchased directly from the artist by Sedna Art Gallery, Banff; from a prominent Saskatchewan / Alberta collection
Estimate CAD$3,000-$5,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Art of Norval Morrisseau #69/350
Media portfolio of colour silkscreens on paper
Dated
1979
Size 26 x 20 x 3 in. / 66 x 50.8 x 7.6 cm.
Notes
LOT OF 5 PLUS BOOK; leather bound book; 200 pages; signed by both authors and numbered; in linen, wood and leather portfolio case
Reference
includes The Dawn, Shaman Conjuring Speech, Composition with Loons, Young Gulls Watching, Shaman and Apprentice [24 x 18.5]
Provenance
by Lister Sinclair and Jack Pollock; published by Methuen Publications
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Bear and Salmon in Cycle
Media acrylic on paper board
Size 30.5 x 22.25 x 1 in. / 77.5 x 56.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower centre; framed; paper drymounted to foam board
Provenance
Petley Jones Gallery, Vancouver, label verso
Estimate CAD$6,000-$8,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Arrangements on Tan
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1972
Size 19.75 x 22.25 x 1 in. / 50.2 x 56.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
LOT OF TWO; both signed with syllabics lower right; signed, titled 'Arrangements on Tan 2 of 2' and dated verso; '1 of 2' measures [18 x 18.75 inches] and '2 of 2' measures [19.75 x 22.25 inches]; both framed
Reference
letter of authenticity included with lot
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$5,500-$6,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Thunderbird
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1975
Size 30.25 x 20.75 x 1 in. / 76.8 x 52.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed, titled and dated verso; framed
Reference
letter of authenticity included with lot
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$5,000-$6,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Carl #142/160
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 21.5 x 16 x 1 in. / 54.6 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom
Provenance
Proceeds to the Canadian Downs Syndrome Society
Estimate CAD$150-$200
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Bear
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 24.25 x 22 x 1 in. / 61.6 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed along bottom
Provenance
Proceeds to the Canadian Downs Syndrome Society
Estimate CAD$50-$75
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Bear Shaman Viewing Butterflies
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 53 x 47 x 1 in. / 134.6 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower left; titled and inscribed verso [partially covered by stretcher]; unframed
Provenance
purchased directly from the artist by Sedna Art Gallery, Banff; from a prominent Saskatchewan / Alberta collection
Estimate CAD$15,000-$20,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Gathering
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 47.75 x 59.75 x 1 in. / 121.3 x 151.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower left; bears title and inscription 'Property of John Carr, BC .., second owner Fine Arts and Restoration, Vancouver' verso; framed
Provenance
from a prominent Saskatchewan / Alberta collection
Estimate CAD$15,000-$20,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Thunderbirds and Bird Family on Yellow Background
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1974
Size 28 x 25.5 x 1 in. / 71.1 x 64.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics in centre; signed, dated and indistinctly inscribed verso; unframed
Provenance
purchased directly from the artist by Sedna Art Gallery, Banff; from a prominent Saskatchewan / Alberta collection
Estimate CAD$3,000-$5,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Thunderbirds and Bird Family on Brown Background
Media acrylic on hard board
Dated
1974
Size 26.5 x 36.5 x 1 in. / 67.3 x 92.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right and dated lower left; signed and dated '77' verso; framed
Provenance
purchased directly from the artist by Sedna Art Gallery, Banff; from a prominent Saskatchewan / Alberta collection
Estimate CAD$3,000-$5,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Shaman and Figure
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1977
Size 29.5 x 22.5 x 1 in. / 74.9 x 57.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed and dated verso; framed; some surface dirt noted
Provenance
purchased in Thunder Bay in the 1970s
Estimate CAD$3,000-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Mythological Figures
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1979
Size 23.5 x 35.25 x 1 in. / 59.7 x 89.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower left; signed and dated verso; framed; some surface dirt noted
Provenance
purchased in Thunder Bay in the 1970s
Estimate CAD$3,000-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Abstract Figure
Media acrylic on paper
Size 15.75 x 20.5 x 1 in. / 40 x 52.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; framed with archival mat; some handling marks noted
Provenance
purchased in Calgary in 1990; from a Saskatchewan collection
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Spirit within Each #89/98
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 15.5 x 21.25 x 1 in. / 39.4 x 54 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; some handling marks noted; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title We Must be Childlike, Simplicity in Spirit #31/98
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 17 x 22.75 x 1 in. / 43.2 x 57.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; some handling marks noted; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Fish Spirit
Media oil on canvas
Size 19 x 23.25 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 59.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed centre right with syllabics; framed
Provenance
Canadian Fine Arts, Toronto, label verso
Estimate CAD$3,000-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Flying to the Summit #45/87
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 22.75 x 37.25 x 1 in. / 57.8 x 94.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat and plexiglass
Provenance
private collection, Victoria
Estimate CAD$700-$800
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Sacred Bear #66/99
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1976
Size 18.5 x 27.5 x 1 in. / 47 x 69.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated '9/18/76' and inscribed 'Woodland Studies' along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Victoria
Estimate CAD$600-$700
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Spirit Birds
Media acrylic on board
Dated
1989
Size 30.25 x 38 x 1 in. / 76.8 x 96.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; framed
Provenance
Art Emporium, Vancouver, label verso; purchased at the Norval Morrisseau's 1989 exhibition at the Art Emporium where the artist was in attendance
Estimate CAD$5,000-$7,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Spiritual Guides Conflicting
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1979
Size 26 x 34.25 x 1 in. / 66 x 87 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed, titled and dated verso; framed
Reference
an appraisal on this Norval Morrisseau from Maslak McLeod Gallery is available on request
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$5,000-$6,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Mother with Two Children
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 33 x 30 x 1 in. / 83.8 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower left; signed and indistinctly inscribed verso; some surface dirt and handling marks noted; unframed
Reference
an appraisal on this Norval Morrisseau from Maslak-McLeod Gallery is available on request
Estimate CAD$5,000-$6,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Shaman with Rattle
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1989
Size 48 x 36 x 1 in. / 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; titled and dated verso
Reference
there was a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada titled Norval Morrisseau, Shaman Artist from February to April, 2006
Provenance
Art Emporium, Vancouver, label verso; purchased at the artist's one man exhibition at that time
Estimate CAD$10,000-$15,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Medicine Wheel
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1978
Size 30 x 30 x 1 in. / 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower centre; signed, titled and dated verso
Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$7,000-$8,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Bear and Figures
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1978
Size 28 x 35 x 1 in. / 71.1 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; unframed
Provenance
purchased from the artist's neighbour; private collection, Vancouver Island
Estimate CAD$5,000-$6,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Bird Figure
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1983
Size 33.75 x 33.75 x 1 in. / 85.7 x 85.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; dated verso; to be hung from corner; some handling marks noted; framed
Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$3,000-$3,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Thunderbird
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1981
Size 26 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 66 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; framed
Reference
letter of authenticity included with lot
Estimate CAD$1,800-$2,200
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Devouring Watercat
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1970
Size 35.5 x 35.25 x 1 in. / 90.2 x 89.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower left; signed, titled and dated verso; unstretched and unframed
Provenance
private collection, Thunder Bay; purchased Kinsman Robinson
Estimate CAD$2,500-$3,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Four Directions 2-4
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1979
Size 31.25 x 20 x 1 in. / 79.4 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed, titled and dated verso; some handling marks noted
Estimate CAD$2,500-$3,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Four Directions 4-4
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1979
Size 33.5 x 24.5 x 1 in. / 85.1 x 62.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in syllabics lower centre; signed, titled and dated verso; some handling marks noted
Estimate CAD$2,500-$3,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Thunderbird Spirit #28/78
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 17.25 x 11 x 1 in. / 43.8 x 27.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; on irregular handmade paper; archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Medicine Bear
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
ca. 1979
Size 28.5 x 51.5 x 1 in. / 72.4 x 130.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; signed and titled verso
Provenance
purchased from the artist
Estimate CAD$4,000-$4,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Art of Norval Morrisseau #344/350
Media book
Dated
1979
Size 26 x 20 x 3 in. / 66 x 50.8 x 7.6 cm.
Notes
LOT OF 5 PLUS BOOK; leather bound book; 200 pages; signed by both authors and numbered; in linen, wood and leather portfolio case
Reference
includes The Dawn, Shaman Conjuring Speech, Composition with Loons, Young Girls Watching, Shaman and Apprentice [24 x 18.5]
Provenance
by Lister Sinclair and Jack Pollock; published by Methuen Publications
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Thunderbird Appears at Medicine Tent
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1977
Size 33.75 x 51.5 x 1 in. / 85.7 x 130.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed, titled and dated verso
Estimate CAD$4,000-$5,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Artist and Sons
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 41.75 x 27 x 1 in. / 106 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics lower right; signed with initials and titled verso
Provenance
purchased from the artist
Estimate CAD$3,500-$4,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Ojibway Headdress #72/78
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 34 x 23.5 x 1 in. / 86.4 x 59.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in screen lower right; signed, titled and numbered lower left; some handling marks noted; unframed
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Thunderbird and Young
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
ca. 1978
Size 27 x 39.25 x 1 in. / 68.6 x 99.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Provenance
purchased from the artist
Estimate CAD$4,000-$5,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Shaman's .... World
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 60 x 59.5 x 1 in. / 152.4 x 151.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower centre, titled upper right; professionally stretched over board with edges showing
Estimate CAD$9,000-$12,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Watergod
Media acrylic on paper
Dated
ca. 1965
Size 17.5 x 29 x 1 in. / 44.4 x 73.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in syllabics lower right; some tape stains noted verso
Provenance
purchased from The Pollock Gallery, Toronto; private collection, Toronto
Estimate CAD$2,500-$3,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Demigod of Medicine
Media gouache on paper
Dated
ca. 1965
Size 30 x 22 x 1 in. / 76.2 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in syllabics lower centre; bears note verso 'This is an Indian dressed in full regalia, an idea that represents no tribe, but my idea of a human form, Demigod of Medicine'
Estimate CAD$2,000-$3,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Three Dream Figures
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 48 x 36 x 1 in. / 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in syllabics lower right
Provenance
purchased directly from artist
Estimate CAD$3,500-$4,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Sacred Bear
Media mixed media on canvas
Dated
ca. 1970
Size 34.75 x 34.75 x 1 in. / 88.3 x 88.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed 'Copperthunder Bird' in Ojibway syllabics centre right; signed and titled verso; bears inscription with date; some surface dirt
Provenance
private collection, Winnipeg; purchased from Fleet Gallery, Winnipeg in 1970
Estimate CAD$3,000-$4,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title We Just Be
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 47.5 x 39.5 x 1 in. / 120.6 x 100.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in syllabics lower left; inscribed 'Shaman with eagle or Thunderbird. Headdress represents knowing being and full of wisdom when we reach this stage of life' verso; unframed
Provenance
corporate collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$3,500-$4,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Loon Gathering #67/98
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 17.5 x 22 x 1 in. / 44.4 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; bears printer's chop and embossed chop in margin; minor discolouration in margin; unframed
Provenance
private collection, Ontario
Estimate CAD$350-$450
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Split Self in Dimensional Shift
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
1976
Size 35.5 x 34.5 x 1 in. / 90.2 x 87.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in sylabics lower right; signed, titled and dated verso
Provenance
private collection, Winnipeg
Estimate CAD$2,000-$3,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Fish Spirit
Media mixed media on paper
Size 14 x 21 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 53.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed with syllabics right centre
Provenance
purchased from Fleet Galleries, Winnipeg; private collection, Lethbridge
Estimate CAD$700-$900
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Art of Norval Morrisseau #306/350
Media book
Dated
1979
Size 11.25 x 13.25 x 1 in. / 28.6 x 33.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed by both authors Lister Sinclair and Jack Pollock and numbered; leather bound book and cloth and wood portfolio case
Reference
published by Methuen, Toronto
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Christ Subservant to Mother Earth
Media acrylic on canvas
Dated
ca. 1979
Size 48 x 36 x 1 in. / 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in sylabics lower centre; titled verso; unframed
Reference
see Landmarks in Canadian Art, by P.Mellon, pg.80
Provenance
private collection, Montreal
Estimate CAD$4,500-$5,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Some of My Friends #A.P.
Media silkscreen on heavy textured paper
Size 32.25 x 95.5 x 1 in. / 81.9 x 242.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered lower left; some handling marks
Estimate CAD$2,500-$3,500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Blessing #6/82
Media silkscreen on paper
Dated
1975
Size 46.5 x 24.5 x 1 in. / 118.1 x 62.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered lower right; embossed chop with date lower right; some handling marks
Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$750-$950
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Bird and Fish
Media acrylic on paper
Size 11 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Provenance
artist biography verso
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Two Birds and Butterfly
Media acrylic on handmade rag paper
Size 11 x 16 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled - Eagle
Media acrylic on handmade rag paper
Size 18 x 11.5 x 1 in. / 45.7 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left
Estimate CAD$400-$600
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Image of David on the Astral Plane - #27/160
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 31.5 x 12.5 x 1 in. / 80 x 31.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered at bottom
Provenance
Johnson Gallery, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$300-$500
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Untitled
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 25 x 19 x 1 in. / 63.5 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed at bottom right
Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$200-$300
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Prodigal Son #51/99
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 25.5 x 19 x 1 in. / 64.8 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered lower left
Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$200-$300
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title Thinking of Fishes, #l84/185
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 24 x 18 x 1 in. / 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, dated and numbered along bottom
Provenance
Johnson Gallery, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$200-$300
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title My Grandaughter, #360/500
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 19 x 12 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered at bottom
Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$200-$300
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title My Grandson and the Birds
Media silkscreen on paper
Size 12 x 18 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered at bottom
Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$200-$300
Artist Norval Morrisseau
Title The Shaman Apprentice
Media acrylic on canvas
Size 24 x 18 x 1 in. / 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed in syllabics lower right; titled verso
Provenance
private collection, Victoria
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000