Lot #34: Debbie Thompson Wilson "Woman with Iris" 23K Gold Leaf Miniature on Vellum, 2001

Beautiful original miniature titled Woman with Iris, based on a detail from the 15th-century Bedford Hours. Executed in 2001 by Debbie Thompson Wilson using 23K gold leaf, watercolour, and gouache on vellum. Elegantly double-matted in a decorative gilt frame and accompanied by the original artist's label on the reverse. A finely executed contemporary illuminated miniature inspired by medieval manuscript art. Born in Listowel, Thompson Wilson has a BA in Fine Art from the University of Guelph and has been teaching the methods of medieval manuscript illumination for over 20 years. An exhibiting artist since early 1980s, she has become a recognized authority on the subject and has taught many workshops throughout BC, Alberta and Ontario. In 2012, Thompson Wilson was named the Joseph Schneider Haus museum’s Folk Artist in Residence and has been a member of the Royal City Calligraphy Guild for over 20 years. Her miniatures are on display across the world including Canada, the U.S., England, Ireland, Australia and Zimbabwe. Dimensions: - Pickup category timeslot {A}