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Inuit Art Auction including First Nations Art

November 16, 2015

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LOT 84

Lot 84

JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)

JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
Lot 84 Details
JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980), E1-104, Arviat

HOODED FIGURE

stone
c. 1970
7.25" x 6.5" x 3.5" — 18.4 x 16.5 x 8.9 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$9,000

Realised: $14,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Additional Images
JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
Provenance:

The Isaacs / Innuit Gallery, Toronto, ON,
Private collection of a prominent Canadian family, Toronto, ON,
Waddington’s April 2010, lot 64, cover image, Toronto, ON,
Collection of James Bisback & Jonny Kalisch, Shakespeare, ON

Note:

Pangnark was a mentor to artist Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok and was said to be a generous figure in his community. As evident in this important work, he possessed an innate ability to transform an inanimate piece of stone into an expressive figure with only the slightest means.

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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