The Canada Auction Series: First Nations Art

November 26December 02, 2022
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LOT 224

Lot 224

Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree

Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree
Lot 224 Details
Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree

THUNDERBIRD, 1972

acrylic on paper
signed and dated; titled to gallery label
sight 19.5 x 14 in — 49.5 x 35.6 cm

Estimate $2,200-$2,700

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree
  • Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree
  • Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree
  • Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree
  • Carl Ray (1943-1978), Cree
Provenance:

Aggregation Gallery, Toronto, ON;
Private Collection, Ontario;
Gallery Gevik, Toronto, ON:
Private Collection, Ontario

Exhibited:

"Carl Ray Drawings: Sacred Legends of the Sandy Lake Cree," Aggregation Gallery, Toronto, ON, November 14-December 2, 1972

Note:

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Gallery Gevik (client name and address redacted)

Read more about the artist:

Carl Ray

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Slight buckling to sheet at top edge, scattered handling dents. Slight staining from hinge at TLC. Please note that this work has not been removed from its housing for inspection.

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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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