William "Bill" A. Cameron (Canadian, 1924-2000), Large Carved Stone

1985, Revelstoke, British Columbia, carved soapstone, the integral base sides incised "CAMERON / REVELSTOKE / BC," and the underside "CAMERON / BC / 1985." 24 x 38 x 14 in. Bill Cameron was a prospector, miner, and logger living in Revelstoke, a community in the southwest area of British Columbia. After discovering a deposit of native soapstone in his claim, Bill along with his wife Ruby, and a close friend, Fran Jenkins, began carving representations of the native animals. As their skills and talent grew, these figural representations of the native fauna became regionally recognized. In 1986, artists Bill Cameron Fran Jenkins were commissioned to sculpt the iconic large grizzly bears that stand at the Mackenzie Avenue entrance in Revelstoke's Grizzly Plaza. The sculptures were cast by Tom Lynn Foundry and installed in 1987. The carved stone work in this Lot was created in 1985, around the same time of the commission. Good estate condition; some scattered light scratches. Please note: this Lot is of substantial weight. Leland Little staff are not able to assist in the moving and or loading of this lot.

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