Kenojuak Ashevak

Enchanted Owl (Green Tail)

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KENOJUAK ASHEVAK (1927-)

ENCHANTED OWL (GREEN TAIL)

1960, colour trial proof
24" x 26" — 61 x 66 cm.


November 05, 2007

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $52,800

Canadian Icon

Kenojuak Ashevak’s drawings and prints feature fantastical creatures and bold colors and forms. This captivating image of an arctic owl was among the first prints produced by the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative. It quickly became a Canadian icon, and in 1970 the print was chosen for the country’s commemorative stamp.

Brooklyn Museum

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Duncan McLean
Duncan McLean

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