Lot #164: "Literary Legacies" by Canadian artist Shelley McVittie

"Literary Legacies" (also known as "His Story") by Canadian artist Shelley McVittie. This piece is a classic example of McVittie's surrealist, storytelling style. It depicts a "chess game come to life" where traditional game pieces interact with a literary and nautical landscape. Imagery: The painting features a large chessboard on the left, which transitions into a scattered arrangement of books, writing utensils, and a miniature sailing ship on the right. Characters like knights and kings appear as literal figurines engaging with these elements. Customization: A unique feature of this work is that it was often personalized for collectors, with the artist offering to write specific names on the spines of the books depicted in the image. Availability: It was released as a Limited Edition print (from a series of only 400) and has also been adapted into other formats like cross-stitch charts and puzzles. This Limited Edition print is signed and numbered 269/400. Professionally framed. Shelley McVittie is a professional Canadian painter based in Ontario, known for her "Victorian style" and surrealist works that portray the gentler side of rural life and imaginative storytelling. Her work often emphasizes that "every picture tells a story" and encourages viewers to find hidden connections within the details. Pickup category timeslot {A}