Inuit Art Auction including First Nations Art

November 16, 2015

LOT 52

Lot 52

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 52 Details
Unidentified, Alaska

HUNTING SCENE; VESSEL DECORATED WITH OPPOSING SEALS AND DOGS

ivory
early 20th century
1.1" x 5.2" x 4.3" — 2.8 x 13.2 x 10.9 cm.; 4.25" x 2" x 1.25" — 10.8 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $576
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Unidentified
  • Unidentified
Provenance:

Theo Waddington Galleries, 1977, Montreal, QC,
Ex. Coll. of C. F-S, Canada,
Waddington’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, 08 November 2012, Lot 46;
Private collection, Canada

Exhibited:

McCord Museum, Montreal, QC

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 52
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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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