TOM LAFORTUNE (1959-) COAST SALISH
Loon Form Ladle, c. mid-late 1980s
wood and pigment, 11 x 12 x 4.25 in (27.9 x 30.5 x 10.8 cm)
signed and inscribed, "Tom Lafortune / [?]"
signed and inscribed, "Tom Lafortune / [?]"
LOT 65
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $1,342.00
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $1,342.00
Further images
This Loon Form Ladle is an elegant work, with a delicate and sinuous composition that perfectly captures the graceful form of a loon. The smooth curves of the ladle's handle,...
This Loon Form Ladle is an elegant work, with a delicate and sinuous composition that perfectly captures the graceful form of a loon. The smooth curves of the ladle's handle, which resemble the bird's elongated neck, flow seamlessly into the bowl, creating a continuous, fluid silhouette. The lightness of the wood used enhances this impression, giving the word an almost weightless quality despite its structural function.
Provenance
Private Collection, Ottawa.Join Our Mailing List
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