Canadian Folk Art and Outsider Art
Born in Maxville, Ontario; Arthur Sauve began carving in the 1920’s. He carved picture frames, shelves, musical instruments, whirligigs, animals and people. He has been extensively collected and cited by, among others, Blake Mckendry* and Russell Harper*. Pictured is a Crucifix by M. Sauve. Signed and dated (1957) on the reverse, it is a remarkable expression.
It is about 18 inches tall and made of Pine and finished with ‘as found’ oil paint and varnish.
Originally made for a racing game aboard the Canada Steam Ship Saguenay cruise ships (Montreal, Quebec City, Murray Bay). This Steeplechaser, Number 14, was one of a set that raced on a track aboard the cruise ships to entertain the passengers on the St. Lawrence – Saguenay cruises.
Found in Quebec; this carving dates from the early part of the last century. It is full of energy and movement and retains its original colour. It is carved in a hard wood (Birch) by an anonymous artist; probably from the Quebec City – Charlevoix County area. About 15 inches long. SOLD
Anonymous Carving of a Steeplechaser c. 1910
A rooster with a certain “attitude” in full color by Barry Colpitts. A signature sculpture by the artist, full of motion and
A rooster by Barry Colpitts, Tangier Nova Scotia.
color. One of Nova Scotia’s best known artists, Mr. Colpitts has earned a wide international following.
A fine primitive Sea Gull with great feet. Carved by Daniel Deveau from Cheticamp in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Signed on the base, it is about 20 years old and 14 inches long.
A fine primitive Sea Gull by Daniel Deveau, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.
Some interesting things from the last trip to the East Coast.
A visit with Charlie Poirier in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia. A “young new artist”, Mr. Poirier is a sculptor who is particularly interested in birds.
Shown is photo of the artist in his studio as well as a recent ‘cluster’ of birds by him. The third image shows two of his earliest pieces: the artist and his lady and a yellow bird in a branch.
