Artist Lyle Sopel
Title Kingfisher
Media green nephrite jade, tiger eye and sugilite sculpture
Dated 2000
Size 16 x 16 x 7.75 in. / 40.6 x 40.6 x 19.7 cm.

Notes
signed and artist's number 'F084' along bottom; bears title on label on bottom

Reference
lot includes Certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Joan Snyder, a prominent Calgary philanthropist; proceeds from this work will help fulfill Joan's wishes to support the University of Calgary. To read more about Dr. Joan Snyder, visit the University of Calgary's Memoriam
Estimate CAD$4,000-$6,000

Artist Lyle Sopel
Title Silent Stride - Polar Bear
Media green nephrite jade and marble sculpture
Size 11.25 x 16 x 7.5 in. / 28.6 x 40.6 x 19 cm.

Notes
signed and artist's number 'F389' along bottom

Reference
lot includes Certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Provenance
Canada House Gallery, Banff, label on bottom; from the Estate of Dr. Joan Snyder, a prominent Calgary philanthropist; proceeds from this work will help fulfill Joan's wishes to support the University of Calgary. To read more about Dr. Joan Snyder, visit the University of Calgary's Memoriam
Estimate CAD$2,000-$4,000

Artist Lyle Sopel
Title Troubadours - Pair of Eagles
Media green nephrite jade and quartz sculpture
Size 19.75 x 9.75 x 8.5 in. / 50.2 x 24.8 x 21.6 cm.

Notes
signed and artist's number 'E843' along bottom; bears title on label; small repair on wing noted

Reference
lot includes Certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Provenance
Canada House Gallery, Banff, label on bottom; from the Estate of Dr. Joan Snyder, a prominent Calgary philanthropist; proceeds from this work will help fulfill Joan's wishes to support the University of Calgary. To read more about Dr. Joan Snyder, visit the University of Calgary's Memoriam
Estimate CAD$2,000-$4,000