The Chuckwagon
33 cms x 113 cms x 22.86 cms (13 ins x 44.5 ins x 13 ins)
Signed & dated; inscribed on the plaque "Maurice E. Hartnett / General Manager / 1951-1965 / Calgary Exhibition and Stampede / In Recognition of Outstanding Services / presented July 7th, 1965"
sculpted in 1951
Lot offered for sale by Hodgins, Calgary at the auction event "Hodgins Spring 2010" held on Tue, Jun 1, 2010.
Lot 411B
Lot 411B
Estimate: CAD $12,000 - $16,000
Realised: CAD $17,000
Realised: CAD $17,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Charles A. (Charlie) Beil
Canadian [1894-1976]
THE CHUCKWAGON; 1965
painted bronze, painted old wagon oak, linen and fiberglass on a painted mahogany base; unique
13 x 44.5 x 9 in. (33 x 113 x 22.9 cm)
signed & dated; inscribed on the plaque "Maurice E. Hartnett / General Manager / 1951-1965 / Calgary Exhibition and Stampede / In Recognition of Outstanding Services / presented July 7th, 1965"
Note: This work was actually received by Mr. Hartnett in November of that year and has been in the family since.
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 Hodgins auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Hodgins auction house for permission to use.