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Framed Unsigned Gouache Painting Attributed to Harrison Begay: frame 13" x 17"

$ 66

Availability: 53 in stock
  • Tribal Affiliation: Dine: (Navajo)
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Artisan: Attributed to Harrison Begay
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Origin: Arizona or New Mexico

    Description

    Original Framed Unsigned Gouache Painting on Paper of a Native American Ceremonial Dancer
    I am attributing this unsigned original art-work to Harrison Begay (1917 – 2012) based upon the style, subject matter, technique and excellent Mastery of the craft.
    Frame: 17 inches high x 13 inches wide
    Condition: Very Good: In excellent frame under acrylic. (I did not remove the painting from the frame to examine it).
    Framed January 2002:  The work is most likely late 20
    th
    century.
    Harrison Begay, also known as Haashké yah Níyá (meaning "Warrior Who Walked Up to His Enemy" or "Wandering Boy") was a renowned Diné (Navajo) painter, printmaker, and illustrator. Begay specialized in watercolors, gouache, and silkscreen prints. At the time of his death in 2012, he was the last living, former student of Dorothy Dunn and Geronima C. Montoya at the Santa Fe Indian School. His work has won multiple awards and is exhibited in museums and private collections worldwide and he was among the most famous Diné artists of his generation.
    This painting was found in a San Francisco Bay area estate.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.