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Art of the Northwest Coast: Tradition & Transformation

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LOT 19

Lot 19

Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit

Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit
Lot 19 Details
Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit

SEAL FORM GREASE BOWL

wood, abalone, beads
2.5 x 8.25 x 4.5 in — 6.4 x 21 x 11.4 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $1,088
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit
  • Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit
  • Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit
  • Augustus Bean (Kh'alyaan eesh, keitxut'ch) (1852-1926); Rudolph Walton (Kaawootk', aak’waatseen) (1867-1951), Tlingit
Provenance:

Private Collection, Illinois, USA

Note:

High-ranking members of Sitka families and respected leaders in their community, both Augustus Bean and Rudolph Walton are remembered for their challenges to American legal authorities, contribution to the so-called ‘Last Potlatch’ of 1904, and for carving objects for ritual and ceremonial use, and traditionally informed objects for sale to Euro-American collectors and institutions.

This small and characteristically carved seal-form grease bowl appears to have been one of the artists' favoured subjects, exemplified by the many iterations made over their careers.

Related Works:
https://www.waddingtons.ca/auction/the-canada-auction-jun-09-2022/gallery/lot/80/

Related Works:

Augustus Bean and Rudolph Walton, Hootz-tsik; A Dish in The Bear's Nest

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Slight loss to tail.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 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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