Sky Toss
48.26 cms x 5,902.96 cms x 71.12 cms (19 ins x 2,324 ins x 19 ins)
Signed lower right, titled and editioned lower left
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "The Affordable Art Auction" held on Sun, Nov 20, 2022.
Lot 408
Lot 408
Estimate: CAD $300 - $400
Realised: CAD $141
Realised: CAD $141
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Being sold on behalf of Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers, with 90% of the winning bid going to this Saskatchewan charity.
Notes:
Dorothy Francis was fascinated by the life-style of Canada's indigenous people since her early childhood days spent near Duck Lake in northern Saskatchewan, where her father operated the general store. Depicting Canada's aboriginal peoples, particularly the Inuit of the far north, developed into a life-long passion for Francis, resulting in more than 500 images rendered in acrylic, pastel, watercolour and oil. Francis has exhibited in many major galleries in Canada and the US and her work can be found in many collections, including the Smithsonian Institute.
Being sold on behalf of Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers, with 90% of the winning bid going to this Saskatchewan charity.
Notes:
Dorothy Francis was fascinated by the life-style of Canada's indigenous people since her early childhood days spent near Duck Lake in northern Saskatchewan, where her father operated the general store. Depicting Canada's aboriginal peoples, particularly the Inuit of the far north, developed into a life-long passion for Francis, resulting in more than 500 images rendered in acrylic, pastel, watercolour and oil. Francis has exhibited in many major galleries in Canada and the US and her work can be found in many collections, including the Smithsonian Institute.
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.