Bidspirit auction | Norval (Copper Thunderbird) Morrisseau, Attributed:

Norval (Copper Thunderbird) Morrisseau, Attributed: - Norval (Copper Thunderbird) Morrisseau (First Nation/ Canadian, 1932 - 2007) Attributed: Fish. Acrylic on paper, signed below, unframed. Norval Morrisseau was one of the first native Canadians to adopt modernist styles. A self-taught painter, printmaker, and illustrator, Morrisseau created an innovative vocabulary, which was initially criticized in the Native community for its disclosure of traditional spiritual knowledge. His colorful, figurative images delineated with heavy black form lines and x-ray articulations, were characteristically signed with the syllabic spelling of Copper Thunderbird, the name Morrisseau's grandfather gave him. 22.75 x 30 inches paper. Private collection Canada. Very good condition with small areas of light surface grime and abrasions to the paint. The edges of the paper are ragged as issued by Arches. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Condition: Very good condition with small areas of light surface grime and abrasions to the paint. The edges of the paper are ragged as issued by Arches. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.