Salmon Trout Head
20,051,130 cms (7,894,149.93 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Cowley Abbott, Toronto at the auction event "Spring Auction of Important Canadian Art" held on Wed, Jun 9, 2021.
Lot 37829
Lot 37829
Estimate: CAD $4,000 - $6,000
Realised: CAD $10,200
Realised: CAD $10,200
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist
Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Toronto
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
Robert Davidson's passion to revive and perpetuate a variety of forms of Haida cultural expression, including song, dance and ceremony, has fueled his remarkable output throughout the years. He has been responsible among other things for carving and raising the first totem pole in his hometown of Massett in nearly 90 years when he was just 22 years old. His inspiration was to give his elders a chance to celebrate
Acquired directly from the artist
Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Toronto
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
Robert Davidson's passion to revive and perpetuate a variety of forms of Haida cultural expression, including song, dance and ceremony, has fueled his remarkable output throughout the years. He has been responsible among other things for carving and raising the first totem pole in his hometown of Massett in nearly 90 years when he was just 22 years old. His inspiration was to give his elders a chance to celebrate
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 Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.