Aditi, Goddess of Boundless Light
76.2 cms x 50.8 cms (30 ins x 20 ins)
Signed, dated, titled and editioned verso
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Works from the Briercrest College Art Collection" held on Sat, Apr 9, 2016.
Lot 74
Lot 74
Estimate: CAD $600 - $900
Realised: CAD $360
Realised: CAD $360
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
From the Briercrest College Art Collection. 100% of the hammer price goes to the Briercrest College Scholarship Fund. This artwork has a 1998 certificate of appraisal with a fair market evaluation of $1000.
Notes:
Courtney Milne was born in Saskatoon in 1943. In his career he took nearly half a million photos, particularly highlighting the beauty of the Canadian prairies and sacred locations around the world. He has presented slide shows of his work including prestigious events such as UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 1990 and the United Nations "Earth Summit" in Rio de Janiero in 1992. Though based in Saskatchewan Milne photographed in all 10 provinces of Canada as well as 35 other countries in all seven continents. Courtney Milne died in 2010. See a more extensive biography at sknac.com
From the Briercrest College Art Collection. 100% of the hammer price goes to the Briercrest College Scholarship Fund. This artwork has a 1998 certificate of appraisal with a fair market evaluation of $1000.
Notes:
Courtney Milne was born in Saskatoon in 1943. In his career he took nearly half a million photos, particularly highlighting the beauty of the Canadian prairies and sacred locations around the world. He has presented slide shows of his work including prestigious events such as UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 1990 and the United Nations "Earth Summit" in Rio de Janiero in 1992. Though based in Saskatchewan Milne photographed in all 10 provinces of Canada as well as 35 other countries in all seven continents. Courtney Milne died in 2010. See a more extensive biography at sknac.com
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.