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March 1924, 2022
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LOT 131

Lot 131

Bill Ronald Reid (1920–1998)

Bill Ronald Reid (1920–1998)
Lot 131 Details
Bill Ronald Reid (1920–1998), Canadian

UNFINISHED DRAWING OF CENTRAL FIGURE IN “SPIRIT OF HAIDA GWAI” (THE BLACK CANOE), PRINTED IN 1997

Intaglio photogravure in black ink on grey tinted ground of Bill Reid's drawing on paper with two blind stamps to bottom margin, titled in the plate mid left; dated 1997 and numbered 69/73 in pencil to margin.

Plate 29.5 ins x 22 ins; 74.9 cms x 55.9 cms; Sheet 36.5 ins x 28 ins; 92.7 cms x 71.1 cms

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Bill Ronald Reid (1920–1998)
  • Bill Ronald Reid (1920–1998)
  • Bill Ronald Reid (1920–1998)
Provenance:

Douglas Reynolds Gallery, Vancouver;
From whom purchased by the present Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

The black canoe is featured on Canadian $20 bills issued between 2004 and 2012. This print was executed by Reid as a donation to a charity event in 1997. He produced two series, and signed only one edition, the edition of ten artist's proofs.

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