David Blackwood
Loss of the the Flora S. Nickerson 1993
Colour etching and aquatint
31.75 x 19.75 in
Loss of the the Flora S. Nickerson 1993
Colour etching and aquatint
31.75 x 19.75 in
ON HOLD
Edition 48/75
Provenance
Gallery One, Toronto
Private collection, Ont.
Canadian artist David Blackwood’s whale etchings remain among the most sought-after works in his oeuvre, with strong and consistent auction and private sale results underscoring their market appeal. Iconic examples such as Loss of the Flora S. Nickerson have recently realized prices as high as $55,000 at auction, significantly exceeding estimates. Within the broader print market, these works stand out for their rarity, narrative power, and collector demand, firmly establishing Blackwood’s whale etchings as high-value cornerstones of Canadian art.