Portrait of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
136.8 cms x 53 cms (53.86 ins x 20.87 ins)
Signed and on verso signed, dated 1991 and inscribed "standing (full length)" and "25"
made in 1991
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Spring 2015 Live auction" held on Wed, May 27, 2015.
Lot 063
Lot 063
Estimate: CAD $15,000 - $20,000
Realised: CAD $14,160
Realised: CAD $14,160
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist
Collection of Nancy Southam, Montreal
Literature:
Ted Lindberg, A Portrait by Myfanwy, 1991, reproduced catalogue #25, unpaginated
The official portrait of Pierre Elliott Trudeau by Myfanwy Pavelic in the House of Commons Heritage Collection reproduced, http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/House/collections/PMPortraits_brochure/PMPortraits_15-e.html, accessed January 9, 2015
Notes:
Born into the prominent Spencer family in Victoria (her grandfather's home became the site of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria), Myfanwy Pavelic became a portrait artist of renown. She was a member of Victoria's Limner Group, founded in her studio by Maxwell Bates. Some of Pavelic's subjects were well known - her portrait of violinist Yehudi Menuhin is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. Former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau chose Pavelic to paint his official portrait, unveiled in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa in 1984. Pavelic agreed to take the commission on condition that Trudeau would stay at her home on Vancouver Island. He consented, visiting after a skiing trip to Whistler with his sons, and she spent two days sketching him and studying his mannerisms and gestures while her friend Karl Spreitz took photographs. This strong yet reflective portrait is imbued with Trudeau's intelligence and charisma, and his relaxed stance communicates his self-confidence. Pavelic's rich colour palette - particularly the red background, echoed by the signature red rose in his lapel, amplifies the vitality of the painting.
Acquired directly from the Artist
Collection of Nancy Southam, Montreal
Literature:
Ted Lindberg, A Portrait by Myfanwy, 1991, reproduced catalogue #25, unpaginated
The official portrait of Pierre Elliott Trudeau by Myfanwy Pavelic in the House of Commons Heritage Collection reproduced, http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/House/collections/PMPortraits_brochure/PMPortraits_15-e.html, accessed January 9, 2015
Notes:
Born into the prominent Spencer family in Victoria (her grandfather's home became the site of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria), Myfanwy Pavelic became a portrait artist of renown. She was a member of Victoria's Limner Group, founded in her studio by Maxwell Bates. Some of Pavelic's subjects were well known - her portrait of violinist Yehudi Menuhin is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. Former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau chose Pavelic to paint his official portrait, unveiled in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa in 1984. Pavelic agreed to take the commission on condition that Trudeau would stay at her home on Vancouver Island. He consented, visiting after a skiing trip to Whistler with his sons, and she spent two days sketching him and studying his mannerisms and gestures while her friend Karl Spreitz took photographs. This strong yet reflective portrait is imbued with Trudeau's intelligence and charisma, and his relaxed stance communicates his self-confidence. Pavelic's rich colour palette - particularly the red background, echoed by the signature red rose in his lapel, amplifies the vitality of the painting.
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.