Tiger at the Bathing Pool
22.86 cms x 3,086.1 cms x 45.72 cms (9 ins x 1,215 ins x 9 ins)
Signed lower right, signed, titled and dated verso
made in 1981
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "University of Regina President's Art Collection - Shumiatcher Donation - Part 2" held on Sun, Mar 24, 2024.
Lot 168
Lot 168
Estimate: CAD $180 - $250
Realised: CAD $141
Realised: CAD $141
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Arlington Art Gallery (Regina) stamp verso. This piece includes a 2017 appraisal from Susan Whitney Art Appraisals Inc with a value indicated of $300. From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M.
Notes:
Charles Messer was born in Bomday, India and studied psychiatry in Birmingham and Oxford, England, and was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. He emigrated to Canada in 1968, eventually settling in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was a founding member of the Wildlife Artists of Saskatchewan, and was active in the 1970s through the 90s.
Arlington Art Gallery (Regina) stamp verso. This piece includes a 2017 appraisal from Susan Whitney Art Appraisals Inc with a value indicated of $300. From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M.
Notes:
Charles Messer was born in Bomday, India and studied psychiatry in Birmingham and Oxford, England, and was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. He emigrated to Canada in 1968, eventually settling in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was a founding member of the Wildlife Artists of Saskatchewan, and was active in the 1970s through the 90s.
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.