{"product_id":"norval-morrisseau-bear-walker-society-serigraph","title":"Bear Walker Handmade Silk Screen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"fakuve\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"751\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBear Walker Society\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eNorval Morrisseau, RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eBear Walker Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e1992\u003cbr data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eOriginal limited-edition serigraph on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eEdition 32 of 220\u003cbr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eSigned and numbered in pencil\u003cbr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eUnframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003ePowerful and enigmatic, \u003cem data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eBear Walker Society\u003c\/em\u003e explores the fluid relationship between human, animal and spirit forms that appears throughout Norval Morrisseau’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eMorrisseau’s bold black formlines divide and connect the composition, allowing separate figures and interior forms to exist as parts of a larger spiritual whole. Through vivid colour and transforming imagery, the work suggests movement between visible and unseen worlds rather than presenting a single fixed narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eThe bear held an important place within Morrisseau’s visual language, appearing in works concerned with identity, spiritual power, kinship and transformation. In \u003cem data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eBear Walker Society\u003c\/em\u003e, the title invites consideration of a gathering or community connected through the bear form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eBecause teachings and stories associated with bears vary among Anishinaabe communities, Steffich Fine Art does not assign one definitive ceremonial or spiritual interpretation to the image. The work is presented through its documented title, imagery and place within Morrisseau’s broader artistic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eThis impression is signed by Morrisseau and numbered 32 from an edition of 220.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fsedsx\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norval Morrisseau\u003cbr data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eBear Walker Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003cbr data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original limited-edition serigraph on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 of 220\u003cbr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eInscribed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and numbered in pencil\u003cbr data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003ePaper dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 × 23½ inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical\u003cbr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003cbr data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"psacik\" data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eThis impression comes from a private Canadian collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eThe artwork is accompanied by a Steffich Fine Art provenance package documenting its edition information, inscriptions, condition and available gallery history. This documentation is prepared for insurance, collection management and future provenance records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eSteffich Fine Art has handled works by Norval Morrisseau for many years, including original paintings and official limited-edition serigraphs. Available historical gallery records and supporting documentation will accompany the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003eThe serigraph is offered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eThe colours remain vivid and the work presents well overall. As an unframed work on paper from 1992, it may display minor age-related or handling characteristics consistent with its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eAny visible marks, edge wear, surface variations or paper irregularities will be photographed and included in the accompanying condition record. Framing with archival materials and UV-protective glazing is recommended for long-term display and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003eAdditional condition photographs are available, and we welcome questions before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fbdpxh\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003eAuthenticity and gallery guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3768\"\u003eSteffich Fine Art guarantees this work to be an original limited-edition Norval Morrisseau serigraph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003eThe artwork is accompanied by a detailed provenance package, including edition and inscription photographs, condition documentation and supporting historical reference material where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003eSteffich Fine Art has a longstanding history of exhibiting, researching and placing works by Norval Morrisseau. Every work is reviewed with careful attention to authorship, provenance, condition and available published records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4334\"\u003eFully insured and tracked shipping is available. Please submit an inquiry or contact the gallery with your postal code for a delivery quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norval Morrisseau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13281501708358,"sku":"Bear Walker","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/6196\/9990\/files\/Bear-walk-society-norval-morrisseau-4.png?v=1784852877","url":"https:\/\/www.steffichfineart.com\/products\/norval-morrisseau-bear-walker-society-serigraph","provider":"Steffich Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}