Help With George Flett Painting (century, day, paintings, sculpture)

[BFFMaya]

We just sold our home and the buyers are wanting to purchase a number of our furnishings. Trying to decide if we should let go of this George Flett painting and if so, for how much? We have had it for at least 14 years. Also, what is the "SRd Kan" below his signature? Thanks.

[hothulamaui]

on ebay this print sells for 79 dollars, yours should be worth a bit more as it has two signs and the print number
George Flett "Calling Buffalo" Sold Out Vintage Collectable Print | eBay

[BFFMaya]

Thank you. I saw that one and the AP is listed for $1,190.

[banjomike]

Flett was very interested in re-creating the old Ledger drawings and paintings done by Indians late in the 19th century.
The tribes used government ledgers as their paper, drawing and painting old tribal legends or memorable events, or everyday life on the plains before the reservations. For almost all of the native artists, this paper was the very first that was ever available to them, along with the other artistic tools of the white man.
The artists loved all these new tools. They provided the artists to create with more detail and use more vivid colors in a much wider palette than they had ever had before.

I am only surmising, but I think it's possible that the 'SRd Kan' signature by come from George's studies of these old plains Indian's work. George was a native american who was a member of the Spokane tribe, and he lived in Spokane for most of his life. But he was awarded degrees by the U. of New Mexico and the U. of Colorado. The signature may reference a Ledger work he saw in Kansas, or came from Kansas. The SRd portion could reference a tribe, a museum, a region, a reservation, or a town. I don't know enough about his work to be able to de-code it.

But since Kansas is is next door to Colorado, I'm fairly certain of the second part. it's possible the first may reference South Dakota, which lies above Kansas. Both were occupied by many Plains tribes, and the Plains tribes produced some of the finest Journal art.

George Flett died at age 66 on Feb. 1, 2013 as a result of diabetic kidney failure. He was also well known for his beadwork, silver work and sculptures, but best known for his paintings. He was a very well respected and liked teacher and native art historian. I'm sure his prints will increase in value in years to come, as he left many disciples and fans behind. His originals were already pulling very respectable prices before his death.

[BFFMaya]

Good stuff, thank you!

[metalgramma]

It's not Srd Kan under his signature, It's Spokane, for Spokane Tribe, Oh by the way, i'm one of George's numerous nieces.