Migrating, 1978 by Norval Morrisseau, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2023

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Migrating, 1978

Norval Morrisseau (Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933–2007)

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Medium: Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed in syllabics and dated 1978 lower right
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 52 x 53 ins
Auction house: Cowley Abbott
Sale: Fall Live Auction of Canadian & International Art (4-BL2LNI)
Date: December 7, 2023
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lot: 21
Estimate: CA$40,000 – CA$60,000 (≈ $29,397 – $44,095) (≈ £23,403 – £35,105) (≈ €27,293 – €40,939)
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