122. Masonic Funeral
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221. 'Henry Christophe�'
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   S�n�que was a younger brother of Philom� Obin.
   The three Loge Haitennes are among the very few paintings I've purchased at least in part as investments � which is why I have three so similar works. Some connoisseurs of Ha�tian art rank S�n�que close to his brother in talent and achievement, as I do. Though I bought the Loges with the idea of some day selling one or two of them, I'd have difficulty parting with any of the three.
   Like his elder brother, S�n�que was a Baptist and an avid Freemason, which explains both Masonic Funeral and the three Loges. He may have intended them as gifts to fellow Masons or as decoration in the lodge itself. S�n�que in fact painted the Loge many times. (See, for example, http://haitian.artedelpueblo.com/items/1142304/item1142304store.html.)  These three as well as Funeral were obtained from his son Othon, also a fine painter.
   Henry Christophe Roi d'Ha�ti was obtained from a couple in Montr�al. They had bought a home from the heirs to an estate; in the house were over two dozen Ha�tian paintings � all gems, many by 'old masters.'^H The sellers, having no interest in Ha�tian art, threw the paintings in gratis. The homebuyers sold most of the works at bargain prices; both they and I gained.
   It's fascinating to compare S�n�que's treatment of this subject with his brother's. Philom�'s version, which I commissioned, was completed in 1980; S�n�que's is dated 'Cap Ha�tien 61.'

^H Others in my collection are by Sully Obin and Micius St�phane.

130. 'Loge Haitienne N^o 61'
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134. 'Loge Haitienne, N^o 61'

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138. 'Loge Haitienne, N^o 61'
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