Inuit Art Auction

May 29, 2018

LOT 7

Lot 7

NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)

NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)
Lot 7 Details
NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002), E7-1104, Cape Dorset / Kinngait

BIRD SPIRITS

stonecut
1960, 22/50
17 x 20.5 in — 43.2 x 52.1 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)
  • NAPATCHIE POOTOOGOOK (1938-2002)
Note:

Napatchie connects the animal with the spirit world in this somewhat enigmatic work. There is a sense of joy and transcendence to this image, in part because of its unstructured composition. Reminiscent in theme and style to Tudlik’s 1959 masterpiece Bird Dream Forewarning Blizzard, Bird Spirits was printed in a similar technique. Colours can vary in both prints.

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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