Mark Marsters (1962-2002) - Country Corn Pull

Country Corn Pull

acrylic and mixed media on leather
26.25 cms (10.33 ins)
Signed lower left
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Property from the Collection of Jacques and Gabrielle Israelievitch" held on Thu, Nov 7, 2019.
Lot 21
Estimate: CAD $100 - $200
Realised: CAD $360

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Acquired from the artist.
Notes:
Mark Marsters was known for his acerbic, wry works, frequently poking fun at his subject. His is probably best known for his public "hand sculptures" that dot the Ottawa Transitway. The son of a cobbler, Marsters painted this work on shoe leather.
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 Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
Country Corn Pull by artist Mark Marsters