Lot 1071: Eila Hiltunen (Finnish, 1922-2003) Owl, 1974 - 1975 18 x 26 x 10in (45.7 x 66 x 25.4cm)

Name: Eila Hiltunen (Finnish, 1922-2003) Owl, 1974 - 1975 18 x 26 x 10in (45.7 x 66 x 25.4cm)
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 8f37ff8ab1

Est: $2,000 USD - $4,000 USDSold:

BonhamsSan Francisco, CA, USNovember 17, 2009

Item Overview

Description

Owl, 1974 - 1975
stamped 'EILA HILTUNEN' (on the left wing)
welded copper
18 x 26 x 10in (45.7 x 66 x 25.4cm)

Artist or Maker

Eila Wilhelmiina Hiltunen

Notes

Provenance:
Collection of V. John Krehbiel (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, Corona del Mar, California (acquired from the above in 1992)

V. John Krehbiel, United States Ambassador to Finland (1973-1975), commissioned 'Owl' directly from the artist in 1975.

The aforementioned lot is accompanied by a photo certificate signed by the artist.

Auction Details

Modern, Contemporary, and Latin American Art

Bonhams

November 17, 2009, 12:00 PM PST

220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US

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