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Artworks
NORVAL MORRISSEAU, C.M. (1931-2007) ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE)
Buffalo of the Canadian Plains being Attacked by Wolves, early 1960sacrylic and tempera on heavy wove paper, 22 x 27.5 in (55.9 x 69.8 cm)
signed, "ᐅᓴᐘ/ᐱᑯᐱ/ᓀᓯ";
titled in blue ink by the artist, verso, "Buffalo of Canadian Plains / Being Attacked by Wolfs [sic]".LOT 76
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
PRICE REALIZED: $4,320.00As previously stated in Lot 71, as well as in lot 79, the artistic output from Morrisseau in the early 1960s showcases a distinct influence from traditional Anishnaabe art, as...As previously stated in Lot 71, as well as in lot 79, the artistic output from Morrisseau in the early 1960s showcases a distinct influence from traditional Anishnaabe art, as evident in his usage of earth-toned colour schemes and his decision to represent his subjects in a simplistic style that echoes rock art or pictographs. Here, the calligraphic formlines assert the sense of frenzy for the scene: two nimble wolves nip at a buffalo, whose head tilts upward as he lets out a mighty bellow.Provenance
D&J Ritchie, Toronto, 8 December 1986, Lot 46, illustrated p. 12;
Acquired from the above. by a Private Collection, Ontario;
Bequeathed to the present Private Collection, Hamilton.
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