#30 • Fred Machetanz "Winter Harvest" Print

Part of January 2026 Art Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A signed and numbered 183/950 large-format print by Alaska artist Fred Machetanz (1908-2002) entitled "Winter Harvest". The work depicts Alaska Native Great-Grandmother Kyrok, who helps provide food for the family as she "harvests" tomcod, a small fish, hooked through holes cut in the ice. Though not as popular a staple of the family's diet as seal or salmon, tomcod livers are considered a delicacy in fall when they are enlarged and have the flavor of smoked oysters. Kyrok uses an unbarbed hook with a bright bead or piece of metal to lure the fish. Once hooked, she uses the pole in her right hand to help pull in the line and knock her fish off the hook. When fishing is good, she averages better than one fish per minute. The snow block piled high behind her serves as a windbreak, and over her fur parka she wears a protective red cloth covering. Shrink-wrapped on board, it measures approximately 26.5" x 38.5". Note: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.