11: BENJAMIN CHEE (1944-1977) UNUSUAL OIL ON CANVAS

Benjamin Chee Chee (Ojibwa 1944-1977)
(1974)
The unusual and more colorful oil on canvas work by the Canadian First Nations artist Benjamin Chee Chee is signed lower right and dated 1974.

Chee Chee is widely recognized for his elegant, minimalist depictions that remain fundamentally connected to traditional indigenous art, both in style and subject matter, despite the artist's modernist approach. His works are held in the National Gallery of Canada and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
Canvas measures 18 x 24 with a framed size of 19.25 x 25.5 inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
$3,000 - $5,000