2018 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction / Lot 20392 / 297  •  View Catalog  •   • 

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Robert Griffing (b. 1940)
Power of the Painted Coat (2007)
oil on canvas
36 × 24 inches
signed and dated lower right

According to the artist, “The Northeastern Cree believed that their painted caribou-skin coats had magical powers. The geometric designs represented the hunter’s dreams and assured him success in the hunt. After a year, the coat’s magic would wear off, but by then his wife would have another painted coat ready for him.”

PROVENANCE
The Artist
[Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ 2008]
Private Collection, WA 2008

EXHIBITED
Stars Over Tucson, Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ, March 29, 2008

LITERATURE
Exhibition catalog, Stars Over Tucson (Tucson, AZ: Settlers West Galleries, 2008), p 14, illustrated

203

Robert Griffing

b. 1940

Power of the Painted Coat (2007)
oil on canvas
36 × 24 inches
signed and dated lower right
Sold at Auction: $23,800
Condition ReportSurface condition is excellent. No signs of restoration.

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