Bidspirit auction | Grant Tigner (1921 - 1997)

Grant Tigner (1921 - 1997) Canada - Grant Tigner (1921 - 1997) Oil on board, signed lower right, measures ( 16 x 20) and (20.5 x 24) inches w/ frame. Artist was born in a farm in Washington State later learning in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New York. In New York, Grant met and shared studios with other artists such as Stan Galli, one of the top illustrators in the United States. After which he moved to Montreal, Quebec and started in with a studio on a freelance billing basis. The work piled on. Grant worked for thirty-five years as an illustrator and art director, escaping when he could to paint. Eventually he got away from commercial work and began to focus his energy on what he loved to do – paint full-time.In 1974, Grant settled with his wife and four children in Ottawa, Ontario. He taught at the Ottawa School of Art. As president of the school, he worked to find better facilities and to make the opportunity to explore the visual arts open to more people.Grant Tigner has since passed away. His creative spirit lives on through his beautiful works of art. The work of Grant Tigner can be seen both online and through his book The Art of Grant Tigner. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.