Inuit Art Auction

November 18, 2013

LOT 292

Lot 292

GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)

GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)
Lot 292 Details
GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-), E9-88, Sanikiluaq

HUNTER CONFRONTING A DEMON

stone, ivory, wood
signed in Roman with disc number
4.75" x 8.5" x 3" — 12.1 x 21.6 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)
  • GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)
  • GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)
  • GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)
  • GEORGE EMIQUTAILAQ (1946-)
Provenance:

Acquired from the William Eccles Collection.

Note:

For another image of this piece see, George Swinton, Sculpture of the Eskimo, George Swinton, page 150, p. 232

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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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