Inuit Art Auction

November 17, 2014

LOT 107

Lot 107

PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)

PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
Lot 107 Details
PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009), E7-990, Cape Dorset

DANCING POLAR BEAR

stone
1976, signed in syllabics
13" x 6.25" x 5" — 33 x 15.9 x 12.7 cm.

Estimate $7,000-$10,000

Realised: $15,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
  • PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
Provenance:

Mr. H. Norman Socha, Enook Galleries Inc., Waterloo, ON., 1998,
Collection of the late Mr. Gerald B. White

Note:

In an accompanying correspondence with Mr. White, Mr. Socha detailed his trip to Cape Dorset in the mid-1970s, where he visited with Pauta and Pitaloosie Saila. During this visit, Socha acquired the work directly from the artist.

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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