Three Black Cats
30.48 cms x 40.01 cms (12 ins x 15.75 ins)
Signed lower right
Lot offered for sale by Jones, Saint John at the auction event "Inaugural Auction" held on Tue, Nov 15, 2022.
Lot 125
Lot 125
Estimate: CAD $1,000 - $1,500
Realised: CAD $6,500
Realised: CAD $6,500
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired from the artist
Thereafter by descent
Collection of Joan Small
Literature:
"Perspectives on Maud Lewis: Joan Small on the time they spent together," Sara Ericsson, SaltWire, published May 24, 2017.
Notes:
c. 1960s
Dimensions unframed: 12 x 15.75 in.
Joan Small’s collection features six paintings by Nova Scotia artists Maud and Everett Lewis. Small is from the Digby, Nova Scotia; her father owned a lumber mill and supply store in the area and frequently provided Maud Lewis with painting surfaces.
The paintings in this collection were acquired directly from Maud and Everett Lewis and passed by descent to Joan Small.
[Note: fourth image shows a handwritten note from Maud Lewis to Joan Small's father requesting a selection of beaverboard. The original note is not included with the lot but shown here to demonstrate provenance.]
Our shipping department is prepared to crate and ship artwork within Canada or internationally. Successful bidders will be contacted at the conclusion of the sale regarding their shipping or retrieval preferences. If requested, a shipping quote will be prepared for your review. If you have questions about shipping or retrieving items after the sale, please email us at inquiries@jonesauctions.ca.
Acquired from the artist
Thereafter by descent
Collection of Joan Small
Literature:
"Perspectives on Maud Lewis: Joan Small on the time they spent together," Sara Ericsson, SaltWire, published May 24, 2017.
Notes:
c. 1960s
Dimensions unframed: 12 x 15.75 in.
Joan Small’s collection features six paintings by Nova Scotia artists Maud and Everett Lewis. Small is from the Digby, Nova Scotia; her father owned a lumber mill and supply store in the area and frequently provided Maud Lewis with painting surfaces.
The paintings in this collection were acquired directly from Maud and Everett Lewis and passed by descent to Joan Small.
[Note: fourth image shows a handwritten note from Maud Lewis to Joan Small's father requesting a selection of beaverboard. The original note is not included with the lot but shown here to demonstrate provenance.]
Our shipping department is prepared to crate and ship artwork within Canada or internationally. Successful bidders will be contacted at the conclusion of the sale regarding their shipping or retrieval preferences. If requested, a shipping quote will be prepared for your review. If you have questions about shipping or retrieving items after the sale, please email us at inquiries@jonesauctions.ca.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Jones auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Jones auction house for permission to use.