Major Fall Auction: First Nations Art

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November 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm ET

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LOT 182

Lot 182

Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth

Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth
Lot 182 Details
Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth

LARGE MODEL TOTEM POLE, CA. 1929

wood, paint
inscribed in pen and ink verso "J.B.C. Horwood / Victoria B.C. / Thursday March 7th 1929"
26 x 3.75 x 4.75 in — 66 x 9.5 x 12.1 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $1,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth
  • Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth
  • Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth
  • Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth
  • Unidentified Nuu-Chah-Nulth
Provenance:

J.B.C Horwood, Toronto, ON
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

This pole is inscribed with the name of J.B.C Horwood, a founding partner of the important Toronto architectural firm of Burke, Horwood and White founded in 1894 by Edmund Burke (1850-1919) and J.C.B. Horwood (1864-1938).

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Imperfections commensurate with age.
Break and repair in head of frog and in legs of thunderbird, pronounced check in base.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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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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