The Queen signs Canada’s constitutional proclamation in Ottawa on April 17, 1982 as Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau looks on
24.1 cms x 32.4 cms (9.5 ins x 12.75 ins)
On verso signed, titled, editioned 13/75, dated april 17, 1982 and inscribed with gallery inventory "sbg-rpo-0002-0001-c"
printed in 1982
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Online auction" held on Tue, Jun 2, 2020.
Lot h018
Lot h018
Estimate: CAD $1,000 - $1,500
Realised: CAD $1,375
Realised: CAD $1,375
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Canadian Press Archive by Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto
Notes:
This iconic image records a pivotal moment in Canada’s history. With the smiling Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau seated to her right, Queen Elizabeth II signs the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982. Poling’s head-on composition and tight crop draws attention to the document at the centre of the moment, and the composition itself.
This photograph is part of a limited edition each printed one at a time, signed by the photographer and numbered sequentially as printed.
This work was printed in 2013. The full sheet size is 11 x 14 inches.
Please note: this work is unframed.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including our Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Sale Notice and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 auction.
Acquired directly from the Canadian Press Archive by Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto
Notes:
This iconic image records a pivotal moment in Canada’s history. With the smiling Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau seated to her right, Queen Elizabeth II signs the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982. Poling’s head-on composition and tight crop draws attention to the document at the centre of the moment, and the composition itself.
This photograph is part of a limited edition each printed one at a time, signed by the photographer and numbered sequentially as printed.
This work was printed in 2013. The full sheet size is 11 x 14 inches.
Please note: this work is unframed.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including our Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Sale Notice and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 auction.
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.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.