The work was one of seven by Carr included in the sale, and other highlights included Maud Island Totem which sold for $841, 250 (est. The treasured canvas sold for an incredible $3,361,260 (est. "This sale was truly a labour of love from our team across the country, working with our cherished consignors, who will undoubtedly be very pleased with the results."Įxceptional Results from the Fall 2021 Live AuctionĮmily Carr's mature-period 1931 Cordova Drift was a showstopper at the Heffel auction. "It was our esteemed honour to find new homes for so many outstanding works of art this season," says Robert Heffel, Vice President of Heffel Fine Art Auction House. The result was well-deserved and a reflection of the fact that this outstanding canvas has the three key elements of the most sought-after and beloved paintings by Carr: sea, sky and the haunting BC forest. The 1931 Cordova Drift attracted international interest and participation, and the painting became the second most valuable work by Carr ever sold at auction. Emily Carr’s 1931 masterpiece canvas, Cordova Drift reached an exceptional result of $3,361,250 at Heffel's fall auction on Decem(CNW Group/Heffel Fine Art Auction House)Įmily Carr led the event with seven exceptional works on offer, which spanned important periods of her artistic career.
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