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Carved Black Cat by McCairns
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$400
Sold
CA$475
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Canadiana & Folk Art | The Marty Osler Collection
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A primitive black cat carved and signed by Robert McCairns (1905-1990) of Turkey Point, Ontario. McCairns lived on the north shore of Lake Erie where he made his living fishing, hunting and trapping before illness turned him to creating folk art, eventually becoming a well known sculptor of birds and animals. His works have been shown in several Ontario art galleries and in a travelling show sponsored by the Ontario Crafts Council. H: 8.5", L: 3", W: 10". CODE:FOL