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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 638

Diane O'Leary (1935-2013) Signed & Framed Painting

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Featured in this lot is this signed, framed painting done by Camanche tribe member Diane O'Leary (1935-2013) circa. 1980s. She was an academic prodigy, earning a BA, BS, and MS from Texas Christian University, an MS from Harvard, and an MA, MFA, and PhD from Stanford. She had gone to Bacone College at some moment in her life. She had intended to pursue a career in physics, but she instead committed her life to activism for women's equality and the dignity of women. Berne, Switzerland; Denver Art Museum; Guggenheim Museum in New York; Heard Museum in Phoenix; Museum of the American Indian; Millicent Rogers in Taos; Philbrook in Tulsa; and Peabody at Harvard are just a few of the notable museums and private collections that feature O'Leary's work. Stanford University, the Wheelwright in Santa Fe, and other institutions, businesses, and private collections are examples. Collectors treasure her paintings. This painting shows a Southwestern stylized bird of brown and black colors showing strong geometric shapes and styles. The art is signed by the artist to the right of the bird reading, "O'Leary". The painting is set behind glass in a wood frame and is double matted with white and black matting. Overall the print and the frame show good condition with no signs of damage or wear present. The art measures 4 1/2" L x 10 1/2" W. The entire piece measures 12" L x 18" W.

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