A depiction featuring two black cats, crafted by a resident of Nova Scotia bearing the surname Lewis, recently garnered approximately $18,000 in a public sale.
Contrary to expectations, the artwork was not attributed to Maud Lewis but rather created by her spouse, Everett Lewis.
While Maud Lewis’ paintings commonly fetch tens of thousands of dollars, a surge in interest surrounding certain other Nova Scotian folk artists has resulted in their pieces now commanding thousands of dollars.
Among them is Everett Lewis, who historically gained more recognition for replicating his wife’s creations than for his original works, which strikingly mirror Maud’s distinctive style.
At a recent auction in Saint John, an artwork by Everett Lewis anticipated to sell for about $4,500 ultimately fetched $18,400.
Displayed above is an artwork by Everett Lewis that recently sold for $18,400 through a Saint John auction house. (Jones Auction House)
According to Ethan Miller, the CEO of Miller &Â Miller, an auction house based in New Hamburg, Ont., Everett Lewis remains more notorious than renowned, evoking mixed reactions due to the controversy associated with his name.
Miller noted that despite the polarizing opinions, many folk art collectors acknowledge the charm and apparent heartfelt nature of Lewis’ creations.
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