Fishing Village
61 cms x 121.3 cms (24 ins x 47.75 ins)
Signed and dated 1988
made in 1988
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "May 2019 Online auction" held on Sat, Jun 1, 2019.
Lot 412
Lot 412
Estimate: CAD $6,000 - $8,000
Realised: CAD $16,250
Realised: CAD $16,250
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist
By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
Joe Norris, one of Canada’s most beloved folk artists, depicts the exemplary Fishing Village with cheerful colour and affection. Norris was a close observer of the Lower Prospect area of Nova Scotia. This is evident in the attention to detail we see in the harbour, from the native species of birds on the hand painted frame, to the ropes, boom and masts of the fishing vessels. The numerous figures are placed strategically to create a sense of bustle and activity. This allows the viewer to engage with the painting and become fleetingly immersed in the lives of these individual fishermen.
A work of this scale is exceptional and rare to the market. Joe Norris’ work is highly acclaimed and widely regarded.
Acquired directly from the Artist
By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
Joe Norris, one of Canada’s most beloved folk artists, depicts the exemplary Fishing Village with cheerful colour and affection. Norris was a close observer of the Lower Prospect area of Nova Scotia. This is evident in the attention to detail we see in the harbour, from the native species of birds on the hand painted frame, to the ropes, boom and masts of the fishing vessels. The numerous figures are placed strategically to create a sense of bustle and activity. This allows the viewer to engage with the painting and become fleetingly immersed in the lives of these individual fishermen.
A work of this scale is exceptional and rare to the market. Joe Norris’ work is highly acclaimed and widely regarded.
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 Heffel auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.