Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 29, 2007

LOT 119

Lot 119

MARC-AURELE DE FOY SUZOR-COTE, R.C.A.

MARC-AURELE DE FOY SUZOR-COTE, R.C.A.
Lot 119 Details
MARC-AURELE DE FOY SUZOR-COTE, R.C.A.

L’INDIENNE

bronze
signed and inscribed “Roman Bronze Works, N.Y.”

Estimate $8,000-$10,000

Realised: $12,650
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Quebec City

Literature:

Pierre L’Allier, Suzor-Cote l’Oeuvre Sculpte, Musee du Quebec, Quebec, 1991, page 82 for an illustration of a painted plaster version.

Note:

In 1924, Suzor-Cote created one of his best known sculptures depicting three Caughnawaga Indian Women. Two of the women are depicted walking side by side and the third figure is trailing behind. The third woman became the subject of this posthumous cast.

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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