#88 • Joan Arend Kickbush Oil Painting of Children

Part of March 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $550.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

An original oil painting c.1966 by Alaska artist Joan Arend Kickbush (1926-2006) depicting two Alaska Native children, the smaller piggy-backing on the other, who is wearing a bright yellow headscarf, bright yellow linens hanging on a line in the background; the dark sky paint has a textured quality, executed with a palette knife on board. Piece is signed lower left-hand corner and is in the original burlap and wood frame with light wear and a small spot of discoloration on bottom as shown. Measures approximately 33" x 26.75" overall, image dimensions 24" x 18".