Banff National Park Gallery of Fine Art and Photography
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Celebrating the Famous 5 Exhibition by Barbara Paterson |
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| Women are Persons, Mini Maquette, 2008 | ||
| bronze/walnut (oval), 7/35, edition of 35, signed | ||
| overall height 12" (bottom
of base to top of Nellie's newspaper) 14 x 11 1/4" with 41" circumference (bronze) 17 1/2 x 15 1/4" with 52" circumference (base) 30lbs |
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| $10,000.00 CDN
See the larger than life installations in our nation's
capital on Parliament Hill, Ottawa as well as Olympic Square,
Calgary.
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| Henrietta, 2/2 | ||
| bronze | ||
| 3 x 1 1/4 x 2" | ||
| certified by artist | ||
$500.00 CDN
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These small works are from Barbara's Famous 5 commission process. Barbara created these small figures (the ones you see here are the only ones ever made) after making the larger than life (1 1/4 lifesize) monuments. And yes, Barbara has commented on her 'logical order of things'. The simple explanation "she thinks big." In order to secure the commission for the Famous 5 monuments, being one of nineteen people approached to submit a proposal, Barbara tendered drawings as well as recommendations (final size 1 1/4 lifesize, ground level, interactive), which were taken up by the jury. The three 'finalists' from the first round presented maquettes (in the wax stage) at 1/4 size of the final 1 1/4 lifesize monument. It was decided by the Monument Project Jury that Barbara's concept was the one that best encapsulated the idea of the five women who became known as the Famous 5. When Barbara's maquette secured her commission that work was cast in bronze, which travelled across Canada to generate interest in the Monument project. It is now on view as part of the Mavericks Exhibition at the Glenbow Museum, although it is owned by the Famous 5 Foundation. In 1999 the first monument was installed in Calgary (Olympic Square) and in 2000 the second monument was installed east of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Remember that the monuments are 1 1/4 lifesize, so when you sit on Emily's Chair think of Alice in Wonderland. After all the pomp and circumstance, Barbara turned her attention to smaller versions, including the tiny and the mini maquettes. The mini maquette is offered in an edition of 35 (available through our gallery-see above). The tiny works (two of each figure/piece) are what you see on this page (unless otherwise noted they are available for sale, some sold at our celebration of the 80th Anniversary Breakfast). As stated above, they are the only ones cast and offer up a part of Canadian history. They are wonderful little works that enchant and spark discussion about equality and rights. What more could Emily, Nellie, Irene, Henrietta, and Louise have asked for?
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| Louise, 2/2 | ||
| bronze | ||
| 3 x 1 x 1 1/4" | ||
| certified by artist | ||
$500.00 CDN
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Famous 5, Honorary Senators of The Senate of Canada - Thursday, October 8, 2009 The members of the Famous 5 were posthumously designated Honorary Senators of The Senate of Canada to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the October 18, 1929 decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council that recognized women as ‘persons’ in law. The Senate of Canada debate on the Famous Five - Honorary Senators
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| Mini Famous 5 Table, 2/2 | ||
| bronze | ||
| 1 3/4 x 1 1/4" | ||
| certified by artist | ||
$325.00 CDN
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| Famous 5 Plaque, ed. 4/5 | ||
| bronze wall plaque, signed | ||
| 7x7.5" | ||
| Note: ed. 5/5 available soon | ||
$800.00 CDN Also available is the Artist's Proof (A/P), which is framed. It is $1100.00 CDN. Barbara produced the plaque during the period she designed the Governor General's Awards for Youth in Commemoration of The Persons Case.
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| Famous 5 Maquette Table, 1/2 | ||
| bronze | ||
| 3 1/2 x 3" (mini maquette size) | ||
| certified by artist | ||
$650.00 CDN
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Courtesy of CBC - Ottawa Watch these videos from CBC Television about Ottawa's Public Art! Terry Sametz is an everyday guy that loves art. Terry is a professional artist and sculptor actively involved in Ottawa's Foyer Gallery. Watch Terry's segments to learn more about public art in and around your Ottawa. From the War Monument on Elgin Street, to Objective Memory at Old City Hall - Terry introduces viewers to public art that is a must-see for the whole family. Terry Sametz has profiled eight beautiful public art sculptures on CBC Television's Living in Ottawa.
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| Famous 5 Maquette Table, 2/2 | ||
| bronze | ||
| 3 1/2 x 3" (mini maquette size) | ||
| certified by artist | ||
$650.00 CDN
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A detail image from the “Famous 5” monuments was featured in a Canada Post stamp in October 1999. It is also found on the Canadian Fifty Dollar Bill. See Famous 5 Foundation
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| Famous 5 Teacup | ||
| bronze, this piece is not limited in number, signed | ||
| 1 1/4 x 2" | ||
$225.00 CDN
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And just a little fun....the bears are very applicable to our location in Banff National Park
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| The Five Famous Bears, 1/1 | ||
| bronze/walnut base, unique piece, signed | ||
| 2.5 x 11 x 9.5" | ||
$3000.00 CDN
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There is interesting reading in the Naomi K. Lewis article "Persons Indeed!" in Legacy Magazine, Winter 2009, 10-13.
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Other works |
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| Big Brother, ed. 1/6 | ||
| bronze, signed | ||
| 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2" | ||
$1000.00 CDN
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| Boy with a Book, 1/1 | ||
| bronze, unique piece, signed | ||
| 4 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/2" | ||
$550.00 CDN
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| Girl with a Doll, 1/1 | ||
| bronze, unique piece, signed | ||
| 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4" | ||
$550.00 CDN
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| Good Morning, ed. 2/6 | ||
| bronze/walnut base, signed | ||
| 15x7.5x8" | ||
$2100.00 CDN
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| Iron Bear, 2009, 1/1 | ||
| bronze and iron (found object), unique piece, signed | ||
| 6x6x4" | ||
$825.00 CDN
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| Weiner Dogs, 2008, ed.3/6 | ||
| bronze, patina, walnut base, signed | ||
| 3.5x8" | ||
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$2000.00 CDN
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