Beyond Understanding by Daphne Odjig, 2012, coloured pencil on paper, sold Nov 2018

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Beyond Understanding

Daphne Odjig (Kwakwaka'wakw, 1919–2016) · 2012

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Medium: Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “coloured pencil on paper”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated lower right
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 23.5 x 17.1 cm
Auction house: Levis Fine Art Auctions
Sale: November 04, 2018 Auction (2018-11-04)
Date: November 4, 2018
Location: Calgary, Canada
Lot: 84
Estimate: CA$800 – CA$1,000 (≈ $611 – $763) (≈ £470 – £588) (≈ €537 – €671)
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