Victor Tiede (1955) - Surprised Donkey

Surprised Donkey

painted wooden sculpture
107.95 cms x 83.82 cms x 30.48 cms (42.5 ins x 33 ins x 42.5 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "University of Regina President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation" held on Sun, Sep 24, 2023.
Lot 53
Estimate: CAD $600 - $800
Realised: CAD $354

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M. Includes a copy of the original 1998 receipt for $650.
Notes:
SKNAC bio: Victor Tiede was born in 1955 in Regina, Saskatchewan. A musician and artist, Tiede's wood sculptures were exhibited widely across Canada including the McMichael Gallery (Kleinburg, Ontario), Muttart Gallery (Calgary, Alberta), Nouveau Gallery (Regina), Prairie Gallery (Grand Prairie, Alberta), and Canadian Craft Museum (Vancouver). His work can be found in several permanent collections including the New Museum of Modern Art in Glasgow, Scotland. Victor Tiede died in Regina, Saskatchewan in May, 2021.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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Surprised Donkey by artist Victor Tiede