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.
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