Lunenburg County Sailcloth Lodge Painting

Canadian. A lodge sailcloth painting with motifs representing the Independent Order of Oddfellows in exceptional condition and strong colours. The heart and hand symbol is prominent at the centre below the all-seeing eye. Possibly used as a floor mat— close examination reveals an earlier version of the painting underneath. Illustrated in "Spirit of Nova Scotia: Traditional decorative folk art, 1780-1930" by Richard Henning Field, colour photo page 22, text page 123. Ex. Chris Huntington collection. Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 1880-1890. Unmarked.

Estimate:£798.93

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