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First Nations Art

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September 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 20

Lot 20

Arthur Shilling (1941-1986)

Arthur Shilling (1941-1986)
Lot 20 Details
Arthur Shilling (1941-1986), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)

PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY, 1967

oil on board
signed and dated lower right
20 x 16 in — 50.8 x 40.6 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $1,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Arthur Shilling (1941-1986)
  • Arthur Shilling (1941-1986)
  • Arthur Shilling (1941-1986)
  • Arthur Shilling (1941-1986)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON
Cowley Abbott, Toronto, ON, 28 Nov 2019
Private Estate, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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