Untitled - Couple
50.8 cms x 60.96 cms (20 ins x 24 ins)
Signed lower right, framed
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Black History Month Art Auction" held on Sat, Feb 20, 2021.
Lot 52
Lot 52
Estimate: CAD $350 - $500
Realised: CAD $330
Realised: CAD $330
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Calvin Burnett (1921-2007) was a graphic artist, illustrator, painter, designer and educator born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He graduated from the Massachusetts School of Art in 1942 and received a Master's of Fine Art from Boston University in 1960. He taught at the Massachusetts School of Art for 33 years, retiring in 1985. His work is held in many private and public collection, including the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Fine Art and the Museum of African American History. He also founded the Association of Black American Artists and was listed in both "Who's Who in American Art" and "Who's Who in Education".
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 Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.