Fran Jenkins (Canadian, b. 1933), Large Carved Stone Grizzly

Circa 1985, carved black serpentine or soapstone, incised signature "G108 / 85 / FRAN JENKINS" to the integral terrace. 19 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 14 in. Fran Jenkins spent many years in Revelstoke, BC, where she raised two children. She has a lifelong passion for both art and stone, and has been both prospector and working sculptor for over 40 years. Fran was born in 1933 in Uncha Valley, BC, Canada. She also managed the public art gallery in Osoyoos for two years in the early 1990s. At this time she organized a retrospective of works by Joseph Plaskett. Her daughter, Cathryn Jenkins, has also become a well-known Canadian sculptor, following in her mother's passion for representing the regional fauna in stone and bronze. 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. Fran's work has been exhibited at Marion Scott Gallery Vancouver, BC 1979-1984; Images, Vancouver, BC 1984-1990; Peter Ohler Fine Art, Calgary, AB 1989-199; Center St. Gallery, Jackson Hole, Wyoming 1993-2007. Good estate condition; some light scattered 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.

Estimate:$100

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