Brian Jungen (1970) - Thieves of Freedom / Heros of Labour

Thieves of Freedom / Heros of Labour

carved baseball bat
83.8 cms x 0 cms (33 ins x 0 ins)
made in 2005
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Post-War & Contemporary Art - 3rd session" held on Sat, Nov 26, 2022.
Lot 422
Realised: CAD $25,000

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist

Private Collection, Vancouver

Canadian Post-War and Contemporary Art - Highlights, Heffel Fine Art Auction House, May 27, 2017, lot 211

Private Collection, Toronto

Exhibitions:
Vancouver Art Gallery, Brian Jungen, January 28 - April 30, 2006, traveling to the New Museum, New York, Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, Witte de With Centre for Contemporary Art, Rotterdam, Museum Villa Stuck, Munich, 2005 - 2006, the related series Talking Stick included
Notes:
This work is a working prototype for the Talking Stick series, outside of the edition and Artist Proofs, and please note the incorrect spelling of "Heroes".

The diameter is 2 1/4 inches.
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 Heffel auction house for permission to use.
Thieves of Freedom / Heros of Labour by artist Brian Jungen