The Canada Auction Series: First Nations Art

November 26December 02, 2022
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LOT 231

Lot 231

Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)

Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
Lot 231 Details
Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)

AFTERNOON PLAYTIME, 1981

acrylic on paper
signed and dated in felt-tip verso; titled on gallery label verso; "Nishnawbe #5 24.5 x 30 #11 Frosted Silver / Sundays all of us my grandmother too would go out into the bush or over to the point to enjoy. Nice time it was [sic]"
sight 18 x 24 in — 45.7 x 61 cm

Estimate $2,200-$3,200

Realised: $6,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
  • Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
  • Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
  • Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
  • Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
  • Cecil Youngfox (1942-1987), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
Provenance:

Studio Colleen Inc., Ottawa, ON;
Private Collection, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Please note that this work has not been removed from its housing for inspection.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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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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