Maud Lewis pastoral work stops traffic at Miller & Miller sale

Maud Lewis, ‘Traffic Jam,’ CA$91,450
Maud Lewis, ‘Traffic Jam,’ CA$91,450
Maud Lewis, ‘Traffic Jam,’ CA$91,450

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Once again the legendary Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis (1903-1970) stole the show at Miller & Miller’s two-day, two-session online auctions held March 25 and 26. Seven original paintings by Lewis combined for more than $300,000. The Canadiana & Decorative Arts auction on March 25 grossed $588,613; the Historic Lamps & Lighting on March 26 reached $299,838. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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Canadiana, artful kerosene lamps on offer at Miller & Miller, Mar. 25-26

Cobalt double overlay kerosene stand lamp, estimated at CA$9,000-$12,000
Left, Maud Lewis, ‘Traffic Jam,’ estimated at CA$30,000-$35,000; Right, cobalt double overlay kerosene stand lamp, estimated at CA$9,000-$12,000
Left, Maud Lewis, ‘Traffic Jam,’ estimated at CA$30,000-$35,000; Right, cobalt double overlay kerosene stand lamp, estimated at CA$9,000-$12,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will be a hive of activity later this month, with a Canadiana & Decorative Arts auction on Saturday, March 25, followed the very next day by a Historic Lamps & Lighting auction. Both sales have start times of 9 am Eastern and are online-only. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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