Longhouse
31.7 cms x 27.9 cms x 39.37 cms (12.5 ins x 11 ins x 12.5 ins)
Signed
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Fine Canadian Art Fall 2002 Live auction" held on Thu, Nov 14, 2002.
Lot 178
Lot 178
Estimate: CAD $10,000 - $15,000
Realised: CAD $46,000
Realised: CAD $46,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Montreal
Notes:
The longhouse is incised and carved in shallow relief with highly stylized totemic patterns on all sides with mythological creatures. Three totem poles stand in front of the longhouse with totemic figures, each surmounted with overhanging birds, the largest surmounted with three miniature potlatch figures with tall hats and three rings. There are stippled and hatched details, and small abalone shell disks are inset.
Private Collection, Montreal
Notes:
The longhouse is incised and carved in shallow relief with highly stylized totemic patterns on all sides with mythological creatures. Three totem poles stand in front of the longhouse with totemic figures, each surmounted with overhanging birds, the largest surmounted with three miniature potlatch figures with tall hats and three rings. There are stippled and hatched details, and small abalone shell disks are inset.
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.