Maud Lewis

• Folk artist Maud Lewis’s husband’s artwork, including fake signature, draws $5,500

  An art dealer says a painting by the husband of renowned folk artist Maud Lewis sold Sunday for $5,500, the catch being that he falsely signed his wife's name to his work.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2025
  
• Maud Lewis paintings totalling $30K stolen from Halifax home, police say

  Halifax Reginal Police say they're investigating the theft of three pieces of artwork — valued at over $30,000 in total — from a private residence. 

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2025
  
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• ‘A piece of home’: N.S. crochetier’s Maud Lewis-inspired project goes viral

  Nova Scotia-born Grace Tompkins went viral on social media last week after sharing a hand-made crocheted sweater inspired by artist Maud Lewis.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
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• Maud Lewis painting sells at Ontario auction for record price of $350,000

  Listed by Miller and Miller Auctions, the "Black Truck" by Maud Lewis was estimated to be around $30,000-35,000 in value, but sold for a whopping $350,000.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
• London, Ont. couple auction off painting by Canadian artist Maud Lewis

  A Maud Lewis painting once traded for a grilled cheese sandwich at a London, Ont., restaurant nearly 50 years ago is expected to reach up to $35,000 at an upcoming auction.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
• Work by folk artist Maud Lewis featured in this year’s holiday season stamps

  The paintings used for the new stamps are from seasonal works held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2020
• Nova Scotia’s Maud Lewis exhibit set to open in China after delay amid rising tensions

  The postponement earlier this month came amidst rising tensions between Canada and China.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2019
• Amid rising tensions Chinese art museum postpones launch of Maud Lewis exhibit

  The exhibition, celebrating the works of Lewis and other contemporary female Nova Scotian artists, was scheduled to be launched during the Nova Scotia cultural trade mission this spring.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2019
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• Nova Scotia to honour beloved folk artist Maud Lewis for Heritage Day

  Maud Lewis is this year's honouree for Heritage Day, a Nova Scotian holiday dedicated to recognizing a person, place or event that helped shape the province's history and identity.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2019
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• Maud Lewis painting sells for $36,800 at auction

  The Nova Scotia artist's "Three Black Cats" sold for five times the estimated price.

  Entertainment

  May 26, 2017