Inuit Art Auction

June 01, 2015

LOT 157

Lot 157

JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)

JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
Lot 157 Details
JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981), E1-266, Rankin Inlet

MAN HOLDING HIS HEAD

stone
c. 1968, signed in syllabics
7.25" x 2.5" x 2.25" — 18.4 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $7,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
Provenance:

Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, Toronto, ON, March 1990, lot 224,
Private collection, ON

Note:

What is most striking about this figure is its overt emotionality, which is uncharacteristic for the artist. Arms meet fluidly at the man’s head, creating a circular shape and an enclosing space for the work. This, in turn, emphasizes the figure’s three dimensionality and encourages the viewer to consider him from several angles. The work conjures the image from the iconic painting “The Scream” by Edvard Munch.

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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