Inuit Art Auction including First Nations Art

November 16, 2015

LOT 160

Lot 160

SHEOUAK PETAULASSIE (1923-1961)

SHEOUAK PETAULASSIE (1923-1961)
Lot 160 Details
SHEOUAK PETAULASSIE (1923-1961), E7-816, Cape Dorset

POT SPIRITS

stencil
1960, 1/50
12.5" x 19" — 31.8 x 48.3 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $7,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Literature:

Karoo Ashevak, retrospective, exhibition catalogue, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1977, unpaginated.

Note:

In the Inuit world, all objects have life. “Everything lives! The lamp wanders about; the walls of the tent have their voice, the urine tub has its special country and house. The skins which sleep in the bag talk in the evening. The antlers lying on the graves get up in the night and wander about in the burial ground.” - Chukchi shaman

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 160
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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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