Inuit Art Auction including First Nations Art

November 16, 2015

LOT 118

Lot 118

JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)

JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
Lot 118 Details
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976), E9-818, Povungnituk

THE OWL AND LEMMING

stone
c. 1965, signed in Roman and syllabics
7.5" x 4.25" x 3.5" — 19.1 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,800
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)
  • JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
Note:

Talirunili could be depicting the animal fable of the owl and lemming here. The lemming narrowly escapes through the owl’s legs while distracting him. Of course this could also be a young arctic hare seated between the owl’s claws.

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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