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Original Watercolor by Crow Native Leland Stewart

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Original Watercolor by Crow Native Leland Stewart
Featured in this lot we have an original watercolor painting by Crow Native American Indian artist Leland Stewart in his iconic horseback warrior design. Leland Stewart, a Montana native, is a member of the Crow Nation, Whistling Water Clan and the High Hawk Society. He graduated from the Institute of the American Indian Arts in 1975. Stewart's artwork is featured in in Montana fine art galleries and beyond. This painting shows a War party of six Crow Warriors all on horseback standing on a grassy landscape. The painting also features a geometric "Blanket Strip" design across the bottom of the piece. The piece exhibits Stewart’s unique style of bright, vivid colors and personal interpretation of his Native American Indian heritage. Many of Stewart’s works can be found at the Sam Terakedis Fine Art & Jewelry Gallery. Some examples of his art have been priced at $6,200 for Two Sisters in the Bear Paws, $5,500 for Uncle Buffalo, and $6,000 for The Visitor. This example is of a large size such as the above paintings. Leland Stewart’s work has been in high demand since his work has been on permanent display at the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Montana. The piece is signed in the lower right corner "Leland Stewart 2019". The watercolor is in very good condition. The visible art area measures 23" wide by 17" tall. The artwork has been professionally matted and framed, the frame measures 25" wide by 19" tall.