>>> Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part VII)

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"Spirits", © 1976 Norval Morrisseau
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"Spirits", © 1976 Norval Morrisseau
/Click on image to enlage for detailed examination of reverse side/-
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COA for "Spirits", © 1976 Norval Morrisseau
/Click on image to enlage for detailed examination/
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>>> This legally binding 'Certificate of Authenticity' was signed and thumbprinted by Norval Morrisseau as he personally handled and inspected the 'front and reverse' of this canvas painting titled 'Spirits', (1976) for his identifying marks. This 'Certificate of Authenticity' was eyewitnessed by Mr. William (Bill) Wallace during its presentation to Norval Morrisseau. Signing of this certificate were also eyewitnessed by his sons Christian and Eugene Morrisseau.

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Note: This painting was previously part of Mr. Rolf Schneider's Private Collection (Thunder Bay, Ontario) and then part of Private Collection of Ugo Matulić a.k.a. Spirit Walker (Calgary, Alberta). Currently this painting is part of Private Collection of Mr. Gary Lamont (owner of www.woodlandartgallery.ca - see Gallery No.5).
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- Presented in this posting is a great example of Norval Morrisseau's art from the 1970s.
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Related story/link: In oder to provide legitimacy to their pieces collectors along with vendors including Toronto galleries who had pronounced the pieces genuine; commissioned a report on the signatures in English 'Norval Morrisseau' found on the front and back of the paintings. The Document Examination Consultants Inc. (who are a forensic services company based out in Ottawa Canada) were provided with publicly known letters/pictures and many signature specimens done by Norval Morrisseau and concluded that the signatures that were able to be read were in their 'expert opinion' done by the hand of Norval Morrisseau. This was considered solid evidence of the legitimacy of the pieces (click HERE, HERE & HERE to view forensic signature analysis reports for three Norval Morrisseau artworks painted in the 1970s).

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Q: "Why do galleries feel that they need to provide legitimacy to their art pieces of Norval Morrisseau? Should a gallery not be confident (and responsible) in what they are selling?"

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A: "Galleries do feel a need to provide legitimacy to their pieces in the above stated way. Today it is now safer than ever before to purchase valuable art painted by Norval Morrissau. With an ever growing database of forensic analysis to draw from. We can authenticate this artist's work easily and professionally. Thus eliminating any trepidation for collectors... novice and seasoned."
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BLOG MASTER'S COMMENT: The reason why I started this blog more than two years ago was due to false statements made by Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery and individuals* (a List of Individuals presented at the end of this paragraph) closely associated with Norval Morrisseau regarding paintings in question. I felt the need to create a platform that will speak for Norval when this priviledge to speak for himself was put in the hands of others that were only interested in their personal financial gain by putting the Legacy of Norval Morrisseau aside.
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I am dissapointed that Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society is not honouring their mission statement which states:
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"The Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society was established at the request of Norval Morrisseau to research, document and preserve his artistic achievement and protect the integrity of his art. It seeks to achieve this mission by establishing and maintaining a registry of his works, publishing and updating a catalogue raisonne of his artistic output and providing the necessary expertise to authenticate his art."
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-Why are they silent? Is their silence approval for what has been presented on www.morrisseau.com? If they truly care in "protecting the integrity of Norval Morrisseau's art" they would need to speak up. Their silence is hurting the legacy of the man they are supposed to protect and the longer they wait to publish a public statement regarding this matter presented herein, the longer the legacy of Norval Morrisseau will suffer.
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This website www.morrisseau.com is a disservice to Norval Morrisseau, his legacy and the people of Canada. It is full of lies put forth by the people who have little or no expertise to judge the authenticity of Norval Morrisseau's and who are acting only for greed of others using false histories as their methods of deception.
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I am a strong believer that Norval Morrisseau's Legacy belongs to his people "the Great Ojibway" and to family that bears his name - Morrisseau Family.
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"May the truth be told and known to all"
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Miigwetch

Spirit Walker
/spiritwalker2008@gmail.com /
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* - Donald (Don) Robinson of the Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Bryant Ross of the Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery & Gabor (Gabe) Vadas, who for the last 20 years of Norval Morrisseau's life functioned as Mr. Morrisseau's guardian, business manager and 'adopted' (although not legally so) son.
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CLOSING STATEMENT: Created by world-renowned Canadian Aboriginal painter Norval Morrisseau, the 'Androgyny' was installed In the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) in the Rideau Hall (Ottawa) that replaced Charlottetown Revisited, a work created by the Jean Paul Lemieux, which has been on loan from the Confederation Centre of the Arts since 2006.
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The loan of 'Androgyny' to Rideau Hall is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and the Indian and Inuit Art Centre. The piece will be on display until 2011 and will be seen by everyone visiting Rideau Hall.
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"In my opinion the Government of Canada could have honoured Norval Morrisseau in a much better way if they had investigated these issues themselves through legal authorities at their disposal. The legacy and great body of artwork by the late Norval Morrisseau is a 'National Treasure' that will honour the commitment made by the Canadian Government in regards to our unique and diverse cultural heritage to be enjoyed by future generations of Canadians".
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>>> Reference posts:
- Norval Morrisseau Genuine Collage,

- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part I),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part II),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part III),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part IV),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part V),

- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part VI),

- "Morrisseau Signature Identification Article 101" (Part I),

- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part I),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part II),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part III),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part IV),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part V),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part VI),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part VII),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part VIII),

- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part IX),
- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part I),
- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part II),
- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part III),
- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part IV),
- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part V),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part VI),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part VII),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part VIII),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part IX),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part X),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part XI),

- Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part XII),
- Blog Master's Public Address V,
- Blog Master's Public Address VI,
- Morrisseau History Detective Stories (Part I),
- Morrisseau History Detective Stories (Part II),
- Morrisseau History Detective Stories (Part III),

- Morrisseau History Detective Stories (Part IV),

- Morrisseau History Detective Stories (Part V),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part I),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part II),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part III),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part IV),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part V),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part VI),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part VII),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part VIII),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part IX),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part X),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part XI),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part XII),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part XIII),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part XIV),

- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part XV),
- www.NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund.com,
- Justice for Norval Morrisseau (Part I),

- Justice for Norval Morrisseau Found,

- Michael Moniz vs. CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc. /Court action CV-07-1776 SR/,

- Sacred Medicine Wheel /Forensic Report/,

- Sacred Medicine Bear /Forensic Report/ &

- "The Writing On The Wall... Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Exposed". -
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~The painting in this posting: "Spirits", 21"x17", © 1976 Norval Morrisseau (Private Collection of Mr. Gary Lamont - owner of www.woodlandartgallery.ca - see Gallery No.5)