Open Twined Basket Decorated With “False” Embroidery
20.3 cms x 11.4 cms x 11.51 cms (7.99 ins x 4.49 ins x 7.99 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art Online Auction" held on Thu, Sep 15, 2016.
Lot 113
Lot 113
Estimate: CAD $400 - $600
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
From the Estate of Diane Anderson.
Diane was an avid collector of native arts and crafts for over 35 years. Originally from Vancouver Island, Diane resided in Toronto where she worked as a professional document examiner for many years. Diane’s collection grew to over 50 pieces, which were carefully selected over the years. A portion of Diane’s collection, which included a rare Chilkat Blanket, was donated to the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia following her passing in 2014.
Notes:
Accompanied by a handwritten note on lightweight card in ink, “Attu Islands - open twined / decorated with silk, wool and / grass false embroidery - may have / contained eagle down feathers.“
From the Estate of Diane Anderson.
Diane was an avid collector of native arts and crafts for over 35 years. Originally from Vancouver Island, Diane resided in Toronto where she worked as a professional document examiner for many years. Diane’s collection grew to over 50 pieces, which were carefully selected over the years. A portion of Diane’s collection, which included a rare Chilkat Blanket, was donated to the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia following her passing in 2014.
Notes:
Accompanied by a handwritten note on lightweight card in ink, “Attu Islands - open twined / decorated with silk, wool and / grass false embroidery - may have / contained eagle down feathers.“
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.