Waddington’s West

April 2328, 2022
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LOT 48

Lot 48

EUGENE ISAAC (B.1958)

EUGENE ISAAC (B.1958)
Lot 48 Details
EUGENE ISAAC (B.1958), Kwakwaka'wakw

LONG LIFE GIVER

red cedar, cedar bark, twine, acrylic paint
signed and dated 14/01
Overall dimensions 21 x 11.5 x 7.5 in — 53.3 x 29.2 x 19.1 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

Lot Report

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EUGENE ISAAC (B.1958)
  • EUGENE ISAAC (B.1958)
  • EUGENE ISAAC (B.1958)
Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

Eugene Isaac studied under the master Kwakwaka’wakw carver Beau Dick, who taught art at the Alert Bay High School. Many years later, he took a carving course in 1994 taught by Wayne Alfred, another renowned artist from Alert Bay.

Isaac worked on three exhibits for Expo '86 and on a 40-foot totem pole for Stanley Park. Isaac draws inspiration and is influenced by Willie Seaweed, Charlie James, Mungo Martin, Bob Harris, Andy Beans, Doug Cranmer, Wayne Alfred, and Beau Dick.

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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