Vintage Ivan Kocsis Framed Indigenous Portrait Print

Vintage Ivan Kocsis Framed Indigenous Portrait Print – 12.75" x 15.75" Fine Art Lithograph Up for auction is a striking, beautifully preserved vintage monochrome portrait print by the acclaimed Canadian realism artist Ivan Kocsis (1933–2008). This piece features a powerful side-profile portrait of an Indigenous / First Nations individual adorned in traditional historical regalia, including an intricate carved animal hair comb, long bone earrings, and layered trade bead necklaces. Artwork & Framing Specifications Artist: Ivan Kocsis (1933–2008) Medium: High-quality vintage monochrome fine art print / lithograph (Pen and ink style) Signature: Features the artist's distinct, authentic printed signature in the lower-left corner. Paper Stock: Premium heavy-weight paper with a distinct, highly tactile pebble-textured grain. Frame Dimensions: 12.75 inches x 15.75 inches (Total outer frame measurement) Framing: Professionally framed in a classic beaded dark wood frame with a clean, protective white matte border. Fitted with a rear hanging wire and ready to display. About the Artist Ivan Kocsis was a prominent Hungarian-Canadian realism artist based out of Ontario, widely respected for his absolute mastery of fine-point pen techniques. Using intricate stippling (dotting) and layered cross-hatching, Kocsis built incredible three-dimensional depth, lifelike skin textures, and dynamic lighting entirely out of black ink. Much of his celebrated artistic legacy centers on capturing North American Indigenous history with profound dignity and anatomical precision, most notably through his historical illustrations documenting the 17th-century Hurons (Wyandot). Condition Notes The artwork is in excellent vintage condition, securely preserved under glass. The paper retains its crisp, high-contrast black-and-white tones with no visible foxing, water staining, or UV fading. The beaded wood frame is structurally sound with minor surface wear consistent with age, enhancing its authentic vintage character. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue