Oval Basket with Otter Shaped Stone Handle
22.9 cms x 35.6 cms x 20.32 cms (9 ins x 14 ins x 9 ins)
Unsigned; bears artist's name, disc number 'e9-1519', date and community 'port harrison' on paperwork included with lot; minor handling marks noted
sculpted in 1962
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "March 09, 2019 Auction" held on Sat, Mar 9, 2019.
Lot 307
Lot 307
Estimate: CAD $150 - $200
Realised: CAD $995
Realised: CAD $995
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
purchased from Quest Gallery, Banff [1962]; from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
purchased from Quest Gallery, Banff [1962]; from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Levis auction house for permission to use.