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William Kurelek, RCA (1927-1977)

William Kurelek, RCA (1927-1977)
Lot 1 Details
William Kurelek, RCA (1927-1977), Canadian

UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST, 1973

lithograph in black on paper, the full sheet
signed lower left and editioned "O.S. 2," aside from the edition of 25; printed by Don Holman, Open Studio, Toronto, with blindstamps
12 x 8 in — 30.5 x 20.3 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,045.50
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William Kurelek, RCA (1927-1977)
  • William Kurelek, RCA (1927-1977)
  • William Kurelek, RCA (1927-1977)
Provenance:

Open Studio Print Archive, Toronto, ON

Note:

Renowned Canadian painter William Kurelek (1927-77) produced ten lithograph prints at Open Studio between 1973 and 1976, several of which were commissioned by his Toronto art dealer, Avrom Isaacs. The prints that Kurelek made at Open Studio depict key subjects explored throughout his work, including scenes from the Canadian Prairies, his Ukrainian heritage, and his Catholic faith.

This edition is signed as the second of two 'Open Studio Proofs' assigned to the Open Studio print archive and is now released for sale. The original numbered edition size of this print was an edition of 25. This print was printed at Open Studio with Don Holman, the then-Director of Lithography, and Steve MacKenzie. Holman’s embossed artist's chop can be seen in the bottom right corner of the paper. This is a rare example of a one-colour version of this print.

- Open Studio

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.

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