A Portrait of an Old Senior Citizen From Vancouver
27.94 cms x 17.78 cms x 5.08 cms (11 ins x 7 ins x 11 ins)
Signed and titled on bottom
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Saskatchewan, Canadian and International Art" held on Sat, Nov 20, 2021.
Lot 108
Lot 108
Estimate: CAD $180 - $250
Did not sell
Did not sell
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
PPhilip Melvin was born in 1938 in Lamanche, Newfoundland. He left there in 1958 and has since resided in Toronto. He refers to himself as the 'Man from LaManche'. He is a completely self taught folk artist and he is known for his wood carvings and paintings as well as his poetry. Philip is listed in Kobayashi and Bird's important reference book 'A Compendium of Canadian Folk Artists'. His work is pictured in the book 'From the Heart - Folk Art in Canada' and his work is also on display in the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Philip assigned himself the letters TFA after his name which signify 'The Folk Artist!' Philip Melvin died in Vancouver in September, 2010.
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.