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November 28December 03, 2020
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LOT 126

Lot 126

JAMES ARCHIBALD HOUSTON (CANADIAN, 1921-2005)

JAMES ARCHIBALD HOUSTON (CANADIAN, 1921-2005)
Lot 126 Details
JAMES ARCHIBALD HOUSTON (CANADIAN, 1921-2005)

PORTRAIT OF OSHAWEETUK

INK & WATERCOLOUR; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT; INSCRIBED VERSO: Given to Norah Michener by her husband. Jan/55, Ottawa. This is an old Eskimo named OSHAWEETUK. He did the sculptured head of James Houston which has the removable teeth and tongue. Property of Norah Michener.
Sight 10.5 ins x 8.5 ins; 26.7 cms x 21.6 cms

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $216
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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JAMES ARCHIBALD HOUSTON (CANADIAN, 1921-2005)
  • JAMES ARCHIBALD HOUSTON (CANADIAN, 1921-2005)
  • JAMES ARCHIBALD HOUSTON (CANADIAN, 1921-2005)

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