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Quebec Separatist Political Automaton
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$275
Live Auction
Canadiana & Folk Art: Featuring the Jim Fleming, Marty Osler and Susan Murray Collections
Size
12.5(H) x 16 x 12
Category
Description
Quebec. Fourth quarter, 20th C. This interactive mixed media automaton represents Quebec Separatist movement. It bears the statement “je vais te renter le status quo” or in English “I will return the status quo to you” in reference to the Party Quebecois winning the election . A rare politically motivated automation created in Quebec by an unknown hand. 12.5(H) x 16(W) x 12(D)". From the Marty Osler Collection. $400/600.