Historical Results
Artist Rufus Moody
Title Untitled - Raven and Fish Tray
Media argillite carving
Size 4.5 x 5.5 x 4 in. / 11.4 x 14 x 10.2 cm.
Notes
signed and inscribed on bottom; minor chips noted
Provenance
from the estate of Jerry Segal, formerly of Cottage Craft Gifts and Fine Arts Ltd. in Calgary and also known as Western Canada's 'Sub King'; proceeds being generously donated to a Synagogue
Estimate CAD$600-$800
Artist Rufus Moody
Title Untitled - Haida Pole
Media argillite carving
Dated
ca. 1961
Size 10.5 x 3 x 3 in. / 26.7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm.
Notes
signed and indistinctly inscribed on bottom; small chip on eagle's beak noted; some handling marks noted
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$2,000-$2,500
Artist Rufus Moody
Title Untitled - Totem Pole
Media argillite carving [in two sections]
Size 9.75 x 2.25 x 3.25 in. / 24.8 x 5.7 x 8.3 cm.
Notes
signed and inscribed 'Carved by Rufus Moody, Skidegate, BC' on bottom; on argillite base [0.5 inches]; some handling marks noted
Provenance
ex-collection George and Lola Kidd, Victoria; proceeds to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Estimate CAD$5,000-$7,000