>>> Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part V)

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"Untitled" (The Trout Dream Legend), © c. 1960s
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"The fish, sacred trout, was the most respected of all fish. The trout gave the Indian life in abundance and according to Ojibwa Indian mythology it represented his soul carrier. The trout carried the Indian soul through transmigration into an other existence in the supernatural or reincarnation. All this belief worked for the betterment of the Indian food in reality - faith in the supernatural."

Norval Morrisseau


Artist promoter said...

Thank you for the obvious effort and dedication you have put into this site. By browsing from the beginning I have gained a much clearer sense of the artist's style and the "feel" of his work. The technical articles are also very informative.

The disputes concerning this artist's work are very unfortunate and I believe damaging to his legacy. In my view it is fine for a party to assert that they have authenticated a work if they have been able to do so. Casting doubt on the authenticity of works not authenticated by themsleves, however is not helpful and may be harmful both to the owners of the artworks and to the legacy of the artist.

I am moved to suggest that the galleries, dealers and collectors who own work should collaborate on an archive rather than divisively casting doubts on the property of others.

I have had personal experience with some of the characters in this drama (that is the dispute, not the artist!) and must say that some appear to be trying to maximize their inventory values rather than serve the collecting community. My own experiences range from having a very early work I personally know to be authentic dismissed out of hand as uninteresting, being told without provenance authenticated by the specific dealer the piece was not worth considering, being told that the party would not be interested in looking at it unless I was selling - three Toronto "experts", not one of them gave a damn about the work itself, which is exceptionally beautiful and powerful. I contrast these experience with my initial contact with you, Spirit Walker, who called me from Alberta on the strenght of a poor quality photo and provided me with more insights into the meaning and artistic merit of my piece than all the other experts combined. It is easy for me to judge intent from actions.

Thank you for this resource. It is valuable to me and doubtless many others.

David B. McNab
14 December, 2009 21:18 --



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Source: A comment for the post: "Norval Morrisseau 'eBay' Report 1.3''


>>> Reference posts:
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part I),
- >>> Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part II),
- >>> Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part III) &
- >>> Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part IV).-

* The acrylic painting on paper in this post: "Untitled", 10"x13", © c. 1960s Norval Morrisseau; PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by Dr. G. Harvey Agnew - Private collection of Mr. David B. McNab, Ontario CANADA (Ref.: http://mcnabs.net/v/house/morriseau.jpg.html)