Joshim (Josh) Kakegamic (1952-1993) - Bear Confronting the Evil Spirit

Bear Confronting the Evil Spirit

acrylic on board
61 cms x 121.9 cms (24 ins x 48 ins)
Signed in syllabics and on verso inscribed
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "February 2017 Online auction" held on Thu, Feb 23, 2017.
Lot 210
Estimate: CAD $2,000 - $3,000
Realised: CAD $1,750

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
A gift to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice
Notes:
On verso inscribed:

Spirits / Bear confronting the evil spirit in which was almost deceived to think that it was the other animal sound above. The message alway be a test to who it may be ("the old saying").

Please note: this work is unframed.

Consignor proceeds from this work will be used to benefit the Nipissing Serenity Hospice.
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 Heffel auction house for permission to use.
Bear Confronting the Evil Spirit by artist Joshim (Josh) Kakegamic