Inuit Art Auction

June 01, 2015

LOT 166

Lot 166

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 166 Details
Unidentified, Nunavik

WOMAN WITH CHILD FISHING THROUGH THE ICE

stone, ivory, antler, soap, ink
c. 1950, each corner of base is numbered to corresponding peg. A wood base has been added recently to support the work.
8.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 21.6 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Note:

“The early sculpture [are] readily identifiable by their scale and use of inlay materials such as ivory, black vinyl from phonographs records, soap and wax crayons to give added realism.”

Darlene Coward Wight, Early Masters, Inuit Sculpture, 1949-1955, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, pg. 12

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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