The Jerry Litman Collection, Kenora;
By descent to present Private Collection, Winnipeg
As a resident of Kenora and later Winnipeg, Dr. Jerry Litman (1928 - 2020) brought a genuine excitement to collecting works of Indigenous art that reflected the communities in which he worked. Dr. Litman practiced as a dentist in remote areas of Ontario and Manitoba where there was limited access to dental services, and worked with Indigenous communities in these areas.
It was through this work that Litman encountered many remarkable artists, including Josh Kakegamic and Norval Morrisseau. With an eye for quality and a love for this flourishing art movement, Dr. Litman collected over 250 paintings by First Nations and Inuit artists.
Much of the Litman collection has been dispersed among museums and university collections close to the family's heart, notably the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and "The Muse" - Douglas Family Art Centre in Kenora.
Leo Napayok
Leo Napayok (born 1961) is an Inuit sculptor and ceramic artist originally from Salliq (Coral Harbour), Nunavut, and later based in Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet). Raised in an artistic family, he began his creative practice early in life, learning traditional carving techniques from his parents using materials such as stone, caribou antler, ivory, and whalebone. His subject matter frequently draws upon traditional northern activities, including hunting, fishing, and regional wildlife.
Upon relocating to Kangiqliniq, Napayok expanded his practice into ceramics through the Matchbox Gallery workshop under the instruction of Jim Shirley. He developed a distinctive technique of incising detailed bas-relief carvings directly onto the clay surfaces of hand-built vessels and sculptural forms, often working collaboratively with fellow studio ceramicists who prepared the ceramic bases. His technique involves carving figures into the clay without preliminary drawings, allowing each form to guide the placement of the next.
Over his career, Napayok has participated in collaborative art initiatives with other Arctic and contemporary artists, contributing to major touring exhibitions across Canada. His ceramic and sculptural works are represented in the permanent collections of public institutions, including the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa and the Gardiner Museum in Toronto.
September Fine Art Auction
September 9 - September 24, 2026
661 Wall St, Winnipeg MB
(204) 255-5690
mayberryfineart.com
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| $0.00 - $50.00 | $1.00 |
| $50.00 - $100.00 | $5.00 |
| $100.00 - $500.00 | $10.00 |
| $500.00 - $1,000.00 | $25.00 |
| $1,000.00 - $5,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $5,000.00 - $10,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 | $200.00 |
| $20,000.00 - $50,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $100,000.00+ | $5,000.00 |
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