Untitled - Untitled (Flower Garden)
53.34 cms x 187.1 cms (21 ins x 21 ins)
Signed and dated lower right
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Saskatchewan, Canadian and International Fine Art" held on Sat, May 31, 2014.
Lot 176
Lot 176
Estimate: CAD $200 - $500
Realised: CAD $100
Realised: CAD $100
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
University of Saskatchewan Art Galleries
Notes:
Marge Berry (nee Collier) was born in 1919. She was one of the first teachers of Children's Art Classes at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon in the 1960s. In the 1940s and 50s she worked under the tutelage of Ernest Linder, while also working as one of his figure models. It was at these classes that she met her future husband, George J. Berry. Throughout their lives together the Berrys continued their art endeavours. Marge Berry sold extensively in North America but also has some pieces in Europe. In Saskatoon she had shows at Calories Gallery and also Dennis Evans Gallery. She also generously donated many of her works to art auctions around the city of Saskatoon to raise funds for different hospital projects.
University of Saskatchewan Art Galleries
Notes:
Marge Berry (nee Collier) was born in 1919. She was one of the first teachers of Children's Art Classes at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon in the 1960s. In the 1940s and 50s she worked under the tutelage of Ernest Linder, while also working as one of his figure models. It was at these classes that she met her future husband, George J. Berry. Throughout their lives together the Berrys continued their art endeavours. Marge Berry sold extensively in North America but also has some pieces in Europe. In Saskatoon she had shows at Calories Gallery and also Dennis Evans Gallery. She also generously donated many of her works to art auctions around the city of Saskatoon to raise funds for different hospital projects.
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 Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.