Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 141
Linda Bills Woven Cherry Bark Basket
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, late 20th century, of octagonal form, the strips of cherry bark sewn together with waxed linen thread, reinforced to interior with small twigs, signed "L. Bills" to base; 4 x 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Note: Artist's statement: "In 1980, I was introduced to bark as a material that had been used in traditional basket making. From the beginning I was smitten with its natural beauty, also I loved that I could gather it in nearby woods, for nothing. Since I was gathering it from trees scheduled to be removed for construction and ground into wood chips, I felt that, through the work I created, I would be giving the bark and the trees a new, additional life."
Condition
minor area of loss to bark, stress marks to bark panels
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