Lot #37: Masters of Canada Icon “North Shore Lake Superior” by Lawren Harris with COA 11 x 14 Exact Sized Replica of Original Piece

This is part of the “Master Editions Icons” of the Canadian Art Collection that features 15 paintings by members of the group of Seven. All 15 are represented in this auction to be purchased individually or get the whole set! “North Shore Lake Superior” by Lawren Harris These pieces are created using a specialized process where a cast is made from the original painting, allowing the reproduction to capture the exact texture, brushstrokes, and imperfections of the original.  This work of art is an exclusive master, edition, lithograph, printed on neutral PH Phoenix imperial, fine, art paper, employing the unique Phoenix process. The lithograph is mounted on an African hardwood panel, before being pressed into a mold simulating the feel of an original oil painting. This is number 244 of 460 ever made. These recreations require as many as 40 hand mixed colors, which are laid down one at a time. This labour intensive procedure is further enhanced for the use of special light fast ink. Following the principles of applying light tone values first, then gradually building up the darker tones, the craftsman are able to capture, on a single colour rotary press, the subtle chromatic details of the original. The Phoenix process was developed in Ontario by M.Bernard Loates, a man with 25 years of experience, five consecutive printing awards and a well-known genius for the archival reiteration and printing of graphic images. To describe his results as successful is not to give him due credit. They are breathtaking. Those few people who have been privileged to compare Mr. Loates recreation panels with the original works, have been moved by more than simple admiration. The astonishing fact is that Bernard himself cannot tell the difference it is literally necessary to examine the backs of the panels in order to distinguish the originals. Pictorially, the originals and their recreated panels are identical in every detail. Every brushstroke, every patch of unpainted surface, is duplicated with perfection. These reproductions are noted for being highly detailed, often described as having "perfect fidelity" to the original paintings. Unframed, catalog shown for information but not included. Packaged. Some wear on edges of wood on the back. This is a brand new item I removed packaging for photos Dimensions: 11 13/16 x 14 11/16 Pickup category timeslot {A}