Inuit Art Auction

November 22, 2016

LOT 124

Lot 124

James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA (1921-2005)

James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA (1921-2005)
Lot 124 Details
James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA (1921-2005), Canadian

TSIMSHIAN MAN IN CHILKAT BLANKET

felt tip over graphite drawing
dated June 1968 and inscribed “tshimshan Indian in / chilkat blanket / for Dan Chilcott from / Jim Houston” in ink lower right
11.5" x 8.5" — 29.2 x 21.6 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA (1921-2005)
  • James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA (1921-2005)
Provenance:

The Hon. W. Dan Chilcott, Q.C. Collection, Ottawa

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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