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Quebec Separatist Political Automaton
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$375
Live Auction
Canadiana & Folk Art: Featuring the Jim Fleming, Marty Osler and Susan Murray Collections
Size
13.5(H) x 22.5(L) x 10(W)
Category
Description
Quebec. Fourth quarter, 20th C. This interactive mixed media automaton represents the Quebec Separatist movement. It features two men and a woman giving a haircut and bears the statement “Vous avez dit on coupe partout” or “You said we cut everywhere” in reference to the Party Quebecois winning the election.. A rare politically motivated automation created in Quebec by an unknown hand. 13.5(H) x 22.5(L) x 10(W)". From the Marty Osler Collection. $400/600.