Inuit Art Auction including First Nations Art

November 16, 2015

LOT 117

Lot 117

JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)

JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
Lot 117 Details
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976), E9-818, Povungnituk

OWL CAUGHT A HARE

stone
c. 1965, signed in Roman with syllabics
6.5" x 8" x 7" — 16.5 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm.

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $11,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
  • JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
  • JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
  • JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
Note:

Joe Talirunili’s sculptures are typically static portraits of people, animals or events. This piece seems to defy this trait, the owl is carved with wings spread mid flight, beak ajar implying an owl’s screech, its claws curled around its prey.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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