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Art of the Northwest Coast: Tradition & Transformation

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September 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 15

Lot 15

James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit

James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit
Lot 15 Details
James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit

MODEL TOTEM POLE

wood, paint, natural pigments
old label affixed verso reading: "Curio...Shopp / Juneau Alaska"; inscribed in pencil: "kixx"
subject 13.25 x 2.50 x 1.25 in — 33.7 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $550
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit
  • James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit
  • James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit
  • James Rudolph (1858-1933), Tlingit
Provenance:

Private Collection, Illinois, USA

Note:

Related Works:
Michael D. Hall, Pat Glascock, Carvings and Commerce: Model Totem Poles 1880-2010, (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2011), 88-90.

Further Reading:
https://www.waddingtons.ca/art-of-the-model-totem-pole/

Further Reading:

Art of the Model Totem Pole

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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