CAHudson's Bay Company (HBC) concluded its final auction, selling artworks including six pieces linked to the late Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau. Three of these were directly created by Morrisseau, while the others were produced in his studio by assistants. The highest-selling item was a portrait of Duke of Marlborough John Churchill by the Studio of Michael Dahl, fetching $50,000. Other items included vintage HBC signs, sports memorabilia, and other artifacts from the defunct department store. This marked the eighth and final online sale in a series aimed at raising funds for HBC's creditors. The company had previously raised $9.5 million through earlier auctions. Notably, Morrisseau's work has faced issues with forgery, with over 6,000 fake pieces discovered since his death in 2007.
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