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Stunning 1987 Large-Scale Original Masterpiece Painting "Sunday Off" by Acclaimed Artist Dana TigerUp for purchase is a rare, investment-grade, one-of-a-kind original mixed media illustration titled "Sunday Off" by the internationally celebrated Native American master artist Dana Tiger. Completed on November 7, 1987, this large-scale piece stems from a pivotal early peak in her career, beautifully capturing her iconic aesthetic of strong Indigenous women.The artwork features beautiful, rich hand-drawn detailing, showing the exceptional fine-line technique and fluid movement that defines her legacy. Physical texture from the artist's original ink and hand-drawn layers is beautifully visible under a raking light sourceExceptional Multi-Layered Provenance:This masterpiece features spectacular documentation uncovered upon looking behind the frame backing:The hidden inner board contains a pristine, handwritten studio inscription by the artist herself reading: "Sunday Off" / Dana Tiger / Creek Seminole Cherokee / November 7, 1987 / $175.00 (the original 1987 studio price).The outer framing houses an official brick-and-mortar gallery retail inventory tag tracking its later gallery value at $1,000.00 (Inventory A0033).The backing also preserves a handwritten notation from a previous collector ("Lenda") tracking a private secondary market purchase in the Summer of 2009 for $1,500.00.Premium Gallery Presentation:
Housed in a large, heavy two-tone stacked custom wood frame featuring a charcoal beveled outer moulding and a speckled turquoise inner liner wood track. The framing includes an elegant premium triple-mat configuration using a luxurious textured lavender/purple suede top mat, a thin salmon/pink accent mat, and a terracotta inner liner. The inner visible artwork measures a substantial 18 inches long by 14.75 inches tall. It comes housed in a premium, high-end gallery frame assembly tracking at 27.75 inches long by 23.75 inches tall overall. The original rear dust backing layer has been kept safely intact to preserve the piece.Condition:
The original artwork is in magnificent, pristine condition with deep, vibrant pigment and zero fading. The premium suede matting is exceptionally clean, sharp, and crisp. The vintage frame is completely structurally sound and solid, showing only a tiny speck of natural finish rub on the outer corner tip consistent with normal high-end gallery handling over the decades.A marvelous centerpiece for any serious collection of Native American fine art, Cherokee heritage pieces, or Southwestern museum-quality collections.Shipping &
Handling:
Due to the large scale and heavy protective glass of this custom frame, it will be packaged extensively using industrial-grade heavy-duty bubble wrap and an oversized, reinforced crush-proof box. Full shipping insurance, signature tracking, and careful handling are included in the postage
