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Joyner Canadian Art Online Auction

November 29, 2012

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LOT 561

Lot 561

GERALD LAZARE AND LEWIS PARKER

GERALD LAZARE AND LEWIS PARKER
Lot 561 Details
GERALD LAZARE AND LEWIS PARKER

THE BEAVER HUNT (THE ALGONKIANS 2)

mixed media
signed and numbered, pinholes and transparent tape present along the edges of the artwork
20 ins x 24 ins; 50 cms x 60 cms

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $900
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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GERALD LAZARE AND LEWIS PARKER
  • GERALD LAZARE AND LEWIS PARKER
Note:

A label on the reverse of this artwork explains, “Blocking off the escape of the beavers with upright stakes at the damned end of the frozen pond, the Algonkians here methodically destroy the beaver house.

The animals, forced up for air are netted and snared by hand.

The beavers avoiding the main hole are speared as they locate themselves in the air pockets.

The ice is broken by a tool with an arched blade set at right angles to the handle, called the adze.

In the foreground, one man deals the deathblow, one rolls and cleans the bodies, another strips the pelts, and then loads the furs and flesh separately to be taken back to the camp.”

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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