Sandpiper
Limited edition print on paper • Clarence Monegan (Indigenous Canadian/Woodland School)
Style & Movement
Woodland Style (Anishinaabe Art / Legend Painting)
Medium & Technique
Serigraph (Silkscreen) print featuring clean line work and flat color planes typical of Woodland School printmaking techniques.
Creation Period
1979 (marked '79' next to signature)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 18 x 24 inches (image size); vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A stylized representation of a Sandpiper bird shown with flowing, calligraphic black lines. The composition includes 'spirit lines' and internal color segments (green and yellow) representing the bird's life force or energy, characteristic of Indigenous Canadian artistic traditions.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible minor staining or foxing on the right side of the matting, though the print itself appears stable.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Limited edition numbered 383/500; likely acquired from a gallery specializing in Indigenous Canadian art or a regional art market in the late 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Clarence Monegan was an artist associated with the Woodland School popularized by Norval Morrisseau. This work reflects the movement's mission to translate oral traditions and spiritual relationships with nature into a modern graphic visual language.
Notable Features
Hand-signed by the artist in pencil; titled 'SAND PIPER' on the left; numbered 383/500; dated '79'. Features the classic Woodland School 'X-ray' style element in the bird's body.
Condition Issues
The matting shows signs of moisture exposure or foxing on the lower right side. There is a glare on the glass in the photograph, but the ink appears well-preserved without significant fading.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommended to replace the matting with acid-free archival materials to prevent acid burn. Frame under UV-protective glass and avoid hanging in direct sunlight to prevent fading of the colored inks.