The Magic Unicorn
20.32 cms x 227.33 cms x 24.13 cms (8 ins x 89.5 ins x 8 ins)
Signed and dated lower right, titled and editioned lower centre
printed in 1983
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Canadian, American and International Prints" held on Sat, Oct 9, 2021.
Lot 140
Lot 140
Estimate: CAD $90 - $120
Realised: CAD $44
Realised: CAD $44
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
From the collection of Dr. Alan Ross, Regina.
Notes:
Toller Cranston was a Canadian figure skater and painter. He won the 1971-1976 Canadian national championships, the 1974 World bronze medal and the 1976 Olympic bronze medal. Cranston is credited by many with having brought a new level of artistry to men's figure skating. After high school, Cranston attended the Ecole des Beaux-arts de Montreal. He held his first exhibition at his coach Ellen Burka's home in the spring of 1969. He continued to have gallery and museum exhibits, with over 250 shows around the world.
From the collection of Dr. Alan Ross, Regina.
Notes:
Toller Cranston was a Canadian figure skater and painter. He won the 1971-1976 Canadian national championships, the 1974 World bronze medal and the 1976 Olympic bronze medal. Cranston is credited by many with having brought a new level of artistry to men's figure skating. After high school, Cranston attended the Ecole des Beaux-arts de Montreal. He held his first exhibition at his coach Ellen Burka's home in the spring of 1969. He continued to have gallery and museum exhibits, with over 250 shows around the world.
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.