$110
Tony Hunt (Canada, b. 1961) gorgeous serigraph signed in pencil to the lower left "Tony Hunt" with full title hand-written to center bottom "Kwa-Guluth Sea Otter with Sea Urchin" and numbered in pencil to lower right "257/400/75". Double-matted and framed under glass with original framing done by Paul Victorius, which would date the piece pre-1968 as Paul Victorius framing partnered as "Freeman-Victorius" at that time. Having framed height of approximately 21-1/2" with width of 28-1/2", and sight image height of approximately 13" with width of 20-1/2".Tony Hunt (b. 1961) was born into a wealth of tradition. His great-grandfather, Mungo Martin has been credited with much of the revitalization of the Kwakwaka'wakw culture in the latter half of this century. His late grandfather, Henry Hunt and his father, Hereditary Chief Tony Hunt, are both renowned Kwakwaka'wakw carvers.Tony Jr. is a highly accomplished artist, whose work is sought by both museums and private collectors in many parts of the world. Tony assisted his grandfather, father, brother, and cousins in building the first big house erected in Fort Rupert in 70 years. Tony considers this to be his most significant contribution so far to the art and culture of the Kwakwaka'wakw. Tony Hunt Jr. has carved since his childhood, receiving tuition from Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt Sr., Richard Hunt, Calvin Hunt, John Livingston and Gene Brabant. His preferred medium is wood sculpture.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2016-04-23
