Charles A. (Charlie) Beil (1894-1976) - The Chuckwagon; 1965

The Chuckwagon

painted bronze
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
Estimate: CAD $12,000 - $16,000
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.
The Chuckwagon; 1965 by artist Charles A. (Charlie) Beil