A rare original John S. Perry painting with exceptional subject matter - Sitting Bull. In original frame with largely intact original paper back. Beautifully signed by the artist. This important oil pastel work is in its original Perry Gallery frame - the back has label 'JOHN S. PERRY & SONS , Art Dealers - Picture Framers , 2713- 13TH AVE - REGINA SASK. , PHONE 5968'. The outside dimensions of the oak frame are 15 by 17 inches, the visible painting is 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches. $3250 or best offer for this significant Perry piece. See our other sales for more great works of art. Will deliver free to your door in Regina area, curbside pickup available, shipping available.
Artist biography courtesy of NAC - "John Perry was born in 1897 in Evercreech, Bath, England. He moved to Saskatchewan in 1913 and served in World War I in France, returning to settle in Regina in 1921. He continued to be involved in military service, serving as a personnel selection officer in England during World War II and later, as a counsellor for the Department of Veterans' Affairs in Regina.
A self-taught artist, Perry worked in a variety of mediums including oils, pastels, and watercolour, painting landscapes and portraits, including many of First Nations people on the plains. Perry was commissioned to paint the portraits of two lieutenant governors of Saskatchewan (R.J.M. Parker and Thomas Miller), as well as premier J.T.M. Anderson. Perry's work was exhibited in solo shows in Regina, elsewhere in Saskatchewan, and in British Columbia, and was shown in a group exhibition at London, England's Tate Gallery. His work is in the collection of the Government of Saskatchewan. John Perry died in British Columbia in 1980."
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