Bear and Son
40.64 cms x 50.8 cms (16 ins x 20 ins)
Signed and dated lower right, titled lower centre, editioned lower left, framed
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Saskatchewan, Canadian and International Art" held on Sat, Jun 2, 2018.
Lot 71
Lot 71
Estimate: CAD $150 - $250
Realised: CAD $82
Realised: CAD $82
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Richard Shorty was born in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory in 1959 and is a member of the Northern Tuchone Tribe. He is a self taught artist. He started painting wildlife at an early age. In the early 1980's, he started painting West Coast Native design and soon developed his own distinct style, using the wildlife form of the animal and adding his native design on the inside of the form. Over the years, Richard Shorty has moved moved often, but always returned to Vancouver. Today, Richard is one of the most sought after Native artists, with works in many galleries throughout Canada. He shows great versatility, working on drums, paddles, masks, rattles in addition to his paintings. His pieces are widely collected in Canada and internationally.
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.