Limited Edition Prints Certified by Morrisseau Family Foundation and Forensic Science (Part I)

~ Reference for Norval Morrisseau's admirers, & art collectors

The following is a scientific proof by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) that the questioned signatures signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique and the known signatures  were written by one and the same person Norval Morrisseau.

"FAMILY OF BIRDS," Limited Edition Print, original acrylic painting on canvas painted in 1977 by Norval Morrisseau
~ This painting is also signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique (click HERE for canvas VERSO)
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"FAMILY OF BIRDS," Certificate of authenticity (COA) for Limited Edition Print, original acrylic painting on canvas painted in 1977 by Norval Morrisseau
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IMPORTANT NOTE:The above painting was one out of eleven paintings analyzed by Dr. Atul K. Singla of Worldwide Forensic Services Inc. were approved and issued for sale as Limited Edition prints by The Morrisseau Family Foundation.

Norval Morrisseau Limited Edition prints (from Left to Right): "Medicine Bear", "Family of Birds", Medicine Bear", "Sacred Thunderbird" and "Great Thunderbird"
Source: Randy Potter Estate Auction, Pickering, Ontario;
PROVENANCE: Mr. David Voss' collection, Thunder Bay, Ontario  


These prints come with 'Certificates of Authenticity' signed by the official seal of The Morrisseau Family Foundation, now part of The Norval Morrisseau Estate*.

These four paintings are: 'Medicine Bear', 'Family of Birds', 'Sacred Thunderbird' & 'Great Thunderbird'.
/WWFS File No. 2002; Forensic Report dated August 24th, 2010 & Supplementary Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002A; May 27th, 2011/

* - The Norval Morrisseau Estate includes members of Norval Morrisseau's biological family (Victoria Kakegamic, Christian Morrisseau, Lisa Morrisseau, Eugene Morrisseau, Pierre Morrisseau, Michael Morrisseau) and former manager, Gabor M. Vadas of Nanaimo, BC.

In the interests of full public disclosure ALL paintings mentioned in this report continue to be published on Mr. Ritchie Sinclair's malicious and defamatory website as forgeries.

ILLUSTRATIVE CHART #10 for "FAMILY OF BIRDS, 1977" from the Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002; August 24th, 2010; Re: Signatures of Norval Morrisseau on Paintings; Prepared for James White, Toronto, ON;
Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) - Forensic Document Examiner (Worldwide Forensic Services Inc.)
~ This painting was inscribed on reverse side of canvas by Norval Morrisseau's son David Morrisseau who expressed his opinion of this artwork being painted by his father. 

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IMPORTANT NOTE: After Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002 dated August 24th, 2010 was completed the below paintings were acquired. These paintings contained signatures which are considered as KNOWN SIGNATURES OF NORVAL MORRISSEAU by Forensic Science.



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From left to right: "Soaring Thunderbird", 30"x26" & "Sacred Medicine Bear Changes", 29"x36"; both © 1979 Norval Morrisseau; Click HERE to view reverse sides of canvases signed and inscribed by the artist


>>> The following is Mr. Deiter John Voss' Statutory Declaration in the Matter of the above presented Norval Morrisseau paintings:

TO WIT:

I, DEITER JOHN VOSS, of the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay and Province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY as follows:

1. I personally knew Norvai Morrisseau and as such have knowledge of the matters hereinafter deposed to.

2. I personally witnessed Norval Morrisseau signing paintings known as "Soaring Thunder Bird 1979" measuring 26" x 30" and "Sacred Medicine Bear Changes 1979" measuring 36" x 29".

3. The above-noted paintings were signed at Wintering Camp 60 km north of Ignace, Ontario, Canada and were purchased by me from Norval Morrisseau.

4. At the time the said paintings were signed by Norval Morrisseau John Monar was also present and saw the paintings signed.

This solemn declaration is made conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

Sworn before me at the City of Thunder Bay,
in the district of Thunder bay and Province of Ontario,
this 29th dayof March, 2011.

Signed   /ACommissioner/   Signed  /Deiter John Voss/

 

>>> To download Commissioner's invoice, signed Statutory Declaration together with paintings images click on image below:

IMPORTANT NOTE: These signatures are considered as KNOWN SIGNATURES OF NORVAL MORRISSEAU by Forensic Science.

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The below presented Illustrative Chart #39 shows comparison of questioned signature from genuine Norval Morrisseau painting titled "FAMILY OF BIRDS, 1974" with known signatures from paintings "SOARING THUNDERBIRD, 1979" & "SACRED MEDICINE BEAR CHANGES, 1979" (presented above):

 

 

 ILLUSTRATIVE CHART #39 for "FAMILY OF BIRDS, 1977" from Supplementary Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002A; May 27th, 2011; Re: Signatures of Norval Morrisseau on Paintings; Prepared for James White, Toronto, ON;
Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) - Forensic Document Examiner (Worldwide Forensic Services Inc.)


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The following is quoted excerpt from Supplementary Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002A; May 27th, 2011; Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) showing the questioned signatures Q1-Q11 and the known signatures K10 and K11 were written by one and the same person Norval Morrisseau.


Purpose of the Examination:  

The signatures described above and the additional known signatures (labelled K10 and K11), written with brush and paint on canvas were examined in an effort to determine, if possible:

1. Whether the questioned signatures Q1-Q11 and the known signatures K10 and K11 were written by one and the writer?

 
Examinations Conducted:  

1. Visual and macroscopic analysis of the questioned and known signatures.

2. Comparison of the questioned signatures Q1-Q11 and the known signatures K10 and K11with each other.

Observations and Findings:

 The additional known signatures K10 and K11 have been written with brush and paint on canvas like the questioned signatures Q1, Q2 and Q4-Q11. The questioned signature Q3 is written with bush and paint on paper.

The additional known signatures K10 and K11 were compared with each other and with the questioned signatures. This process involved a comparison of the writing features including letter proportions; abbreviations; connections, direction of strokes; freedom of execution; line quality; method of production of letters; overall pressure and pattern of pressure emphasis; size; skill; slant; spacing; speed and range of variation.

The comparison showed significant similarities in the writing characteristics, some of which are detailed and marked on illustrative chart numbers 36 to 46.

In addition to the similarities detailed on the illustrative charts, the questioned and known signatures also have similarities in the writing features detailed below:

1. The questioned signatures and the known signatures reveal similar order of writing skill and muscular co-ordination.

2. The questioned signatures and the known signatures reveal moderate writing speed and gradation in the writing pressure.

3 The relative position of words "Norval" and "Morrisseau" in the questioned signatures Q1, Q2 and Q4-Q11 is similar to the relative position of these words in the known signature K10 and K11.

4. The apex of the right shoulder of letter "M" is placed at a higher level than the apex of its left shoulder.

5. The letters in these signatures have similar combinations i.e. letters "N", "o", "R" and "v" in word "Norval" are written separately , whereas the letters "a" and "l" in this word are connected with each other. Similarly, the letters "M", "o", "R", "i" and first "s" in the second word are written separately, whereas the remaining letters in this words are connected with each other.

6. Letter "n" in the questioned signatures and the known signatures K10 & K11 is written in two operations with a similar angular turn at the apex of the left staff.

Please refer to the enclosed photo charts for these observations.

Conclusion:

Examination and comparison of the questioned and known signatures as described in detail in the report and on the illustrative charts lead to the following conclusion:

1. The questioned signatures Q1-Q11 and the known signatures K10 and K11 were written by one and the same person.

The above is quoted excerpt from Supplementary Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002A; May 27th, 2011; Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science)

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ADDENDUM (Previously presented on this platform):

"Untitled", 58"x138", acrylic on canvas, © 1979 Norval Morrisseau

~ Forensically certified as an authentic Morrisseau artwork by Mr. Kenneth J. Davies, Questioned Document Examiner in his 3rd Summary Report dated December 19, 2011.


Below, listed in chronological order, are the Forensic Reports available for FREE DOWNLOAD (2002 to 2013). These reports feature the conclusive findings of three top internationally recognized Forensic Document Examiners and Handwriting Experts that questioned signatures on various artworks were authored by Norval Morrisseau:

1. Forensic Report; File No. 1349/02; January 24th, 2002
Re: Handwriting Identification of Norval Morrisseau
Prepared for Maslak McLeod Gallery (Joseph McLeod), Toronto, ON
Prepared by Brian Lindblom, B.A., F.S.S. Dip. - Forensic Document Examiner (Document Examination Consultants Inc.)
              
2. Forensic Report; File No. 1834/07; March 13th, 2007
Re: Norval Morrisseau Signature Comparison
Prepared for Joseph Otavnik, Oshawa, ON
Prepared by Brian Lindblom, B.A., FSSocDip - Forensic Document Examiner (Document Examination Consultants Inc.)

3. Forensic Report; File No. 1951/08; November 5th, 2008Re: Norval Morrisseau Paintings
Prepared for Michael Moniz, Brampton, ON
Prepared by Brian Lindblom, B.A., FSSocDip, D-ABFDE - Forensic Document Examiner (Document Examination Consultants Inc.)

4. Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002; August 24th, 2010
Re: Signatures of Norval Morrisseau on Paintings
Prepared for James White, Toronto, ON
Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) - Forensic Document Examiner (Worldwide Forensic Services Inc.)

5. Supplementary Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002A; May 27th, 2011; Re: Signatures of Norval Morrisseau on Paintings
Prepared for James White, Toronto, ON
Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) - Forensic Document Examiner (Worldwide Forensic Services Inc.)

6. Summary Report; File No. 3442-1; July 29th, 2011
Re: Examination of Questioned Signatures Pertinent to the Authentication of Paintings of Norval Morrisseau
Prepared for Ugo Matulic, Calgary, AB
Prepared by Kenneth J. Davies, B.Sc. C.Ga CFC - Examiner, Questioned Documents (Grapho-Lab® Services - Hawkeye Studios)

7. 2nd Summary Report; File No. 3442-1; November 10th, 2011
Re: Examination of Questioned Signatures Pertinent to the Authentication of Paintings of Norval Morrisseau
Prepared for Ugo Matulic, Calgary, AB
Prepared by Kenneth J. Davies, B.Sc. C.Ga CFC - Examiner, Questioned Documents (Grapho-Lab® Services - Hawkeye Studios)

8. 3rd Summary Report; File No. 3442-1; December 19th, 2011
Re: Examination of Questioned Signatures Pertinent to the Authentication of Paintings of Norval Morrisseau
Prepared for Ugo Matulic, Calgary, AB
Prepared by Kenneth J. Davies, B.Sc. C.Ga CFC - Examiner, Questioned Documents (Grapho-Lab® Services - Hawkeye Studios)

9. Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2099; December 21st, 2011
Re: Signatures of Norval Morrisseau on Paintings
Prepared for Ugo Matulic, Calgary, AB
Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) - Forensic Document Examiner (Worldwide Forensic Services Inc.)

10. Second Supplementary Forensic Report; WWFS File No. 2002B; December 22nd, 2011; Re: Signatures of Norval Morrisseau on Paintings
Prepared for James White, Toronto, ON
Prepared by Dr. Atul K. Singla, M.Sc., Pd. D. (Forensic Science) - Forensic Document Examiner (Worldwide Forensic Services Inc.)

11. 4th Summary Report; File No. 3442-1; April 18th, 2012
Re: Examination of Questioned Signatures Pertinent to the Authentication of Paintings of Norval Morrisseau
Prepared for Ugo Matulic, Calgary, AB
Prepared by Kenneth J. Davies, B.Sc. C.Ga CFC - Examiner, Questioned Documents (Grapho-Lab® Services - Hawkeye Studios)

12. 5th Summary Report; File No. 3442-1; May 3rd, 2013
Re: Examination of Questioned Signatures Pertinent to the Authentication of Paintings of Norval Morrisseau
Prepared for Ugo Matulic, Calgary, AB
Prepared by Kenneth J. Davies, B.Sc. C.Ga CFC - Examiner, Questioned Documents (Grapho-Lab® Services - Hawkeye Studios)

More Forensic Reports COMING SOON...





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>>> In a court judgement Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway /Court File No. SC-09-087264-0000/ Judge Paul J. Martial stated the following:

"The Court finds that there is overwhelming evidence that Norval Morrisseau signed paintings in black brush paint.”

(Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 34)

NOTE: Genuine Norval Morrisseau painting involved in this court case was also acquired from Randy Potter Estate Auctions and appraised by Mr. Joseph McLeod.

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>>> Reference posts:

- Forensic Document Examination (Part I),

- Morrisseau's artwork in Auction Houses, Commercial Art Galleries & Museums Around the World, - Genuine Morrisseau paintings: Appraised, Authenticated and Forensically Analyzed... /In regards to the Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique/ - Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I) /Ref.: Mr. Joseph McLeod/ - Norval Morrisseau authenticating his artworks /In regards to the Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique/, - Endorsement by Thunder Bay Art Gallery of genuine Morrisseau paintings from 1970's /In regards to the Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique/, - Authenticity Statement by Mr. Goyce Kakegamic /'In regards to Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings acquired from Collections of Mr. Rolf Schneiders and Mr. Gary Lamont/, - Statutory Declaration by Mr. Robert Scott, /' Witnessing Norval Morrisseau signing the paintings with a dry brush (DB) technique'/, - Statutory Declaration by Mr. Deiter John Voss, /' Witnessing Norval Morrisseau signing the paintings with a dry brush (DB) technique'/ - Hatfield, Margaret Lorraine vs. Child, Donna and Artworld of Sherway (Part IV).
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