Conrad Furey grew up in Baie Verte in a family of 11 children. His father worked as a fisherman, logger, trucker and miner. Born in 1954, Furey began his artistic training by studying commercial art in St. John's and continued at Sheridan College in Brampton. His enduring subjects intertwine the themes of his Newfoundland boyhood and often include men and women at work and play. Furey's slightly oversized figures are painted in clean primary colors and a Naïf style that conveys the feeling of a dream-like memory. The figures dominate uncluttered contexts and are most-often engaged in archetypal Newfoundland activities like fishing, card-playing, mummering and manoeuvering a boat. He settled in Hamilton, Ontario, where he worked as a curator and television set-designer before turning to paint full-time. He created several large-scale murals in Hamilton, as well as smaller paintings and sculptures. Conrad Furey described himself as an artist who relied more on instinct than formal technique. His work is in the permanent collection of The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery, as well as many other public, private and corporate collections. Conrad Furey passed away in 2008.
Conrad Furey Mask Carving
By Conrad Furey
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Conrad Furey Mask Carving Conrad Furey (Canadian 1954-2008). Conrad Furey grew up in Baie Verte in a family of 11 children; his father worked as a fisherman, logger, trucker and mi...
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...
Clay, Rope
Joseph Duroseau Tribal Carving
By Joseph Duroseau
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Joseph Duroseau (Haitian, b 1931) tribal wood carving that depicts a lizard above two tribal masks with feather headdresses, held up by a figure su...
Wood
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...
Clay, Rope
Babanki Elephant Mask Cameroon
Located in London, Lambeth
The use of elephant masks is considered a special privilege because the elephant is a majestic animal. These masks appear during festive ceremonies and ...
18th Century Silvered Eagle Carving
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original 18th century silvered and carved pine eagle, circa 1780. Likely once used as an architectural pediment, this architectural eagle ornament i...
Wood, Pine
19th Century Belgian Carving
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Exceptional 19th Century carved wooden fragment. Depicting foliate detailing such as grapes and a crown. With good time-worn gilding throughout. Circa 1880.
Wood
Neoclassical Plaster Tragedy Mask, c. 1980
Located in Savannah, GA
Cast plaster tragedy mask of classical male with anguished open-mouthed grimace, furrowed brows, and radiating curls, warm off-white with hand-tinted sepia accents to relief, circa 1...
Plaster
Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...
Wood
Lladró Antelope Mask
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation inspired by traditional African masks with a contemporary design and great decorative power. A collection that brings together different animals. The Fierce Portra...
Porcelain
18th Century Pilaster Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Pilaster Carving is a marvel of the wood sculptor's art! Hand-carved from a solid block of old-growth oak to last for centuries, the artist has skillfully depicted angel...
Oak
Commedia Mask E. Pattarino
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration: E. Patttarino created these world-famous masks for many dignitaries and private collectors. From Florence Italy, this mid-century artis...
Ceramic
18th Century Wooden Carvings
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish wooden carvings. These carvings feature various flora and fauna detailing with a carved mermaid to the top edges.
Wood