Lot 772
Biss, Earl. "Storm on Thunder Mountain". Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. (Native American, 1947-1998). Storm on Thunder Mountain. Numbered, inscribed and dated along lower edge:171/300 / Storm on Thunder Mountain / 1996. Serigraph on rag paper. 23¼ x 31¾". Framed to an overall size of 30 x 38½". Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from American Design Ltd. Not examined outside of frame. Still, in very fine condition overall. Well-known Native American oil painter. A member of the Crow Nation, Biss began painting when his father enrolled him in painting classes following a childhood bout with rheumatic fever. After receiving scholarships to continue his education, Biss studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and traveled to Europe where he gained an appreciation for classical techniques, but especially, Impressionist art. His style is characteristically dream-like with abstract qualities. His ouvre is typified by landscapes populated with Native American figures.
Original color serigraph. Image 23¼ x 31 3/4"on coventry rag paper. Framed to 29½ x 38". Signed and numbered by the artist 171/300. Plate which rendered this item has been destroyed thus adding to the rarity of the piece.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
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