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Inuit Art Auction

November 21, 2017

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LOT 135

Lot 135

ART THOMPSON (1948-2003)

ART THOMPSON (1948-2003)
Lot 135 Details
ART THOMPSON (1948-2003)

OPPOSING SPIRITS

wood, cedar, rope
signed
14 x 10.5 x 4 in — 35.6 x 26.7 x 10.2 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $4,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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Art Thompson is recognized across Canada as a master artist. His carvings, paintings, jewellery and prints are sought after by galleries, museums and collectors internationally. Thompson was born in Whyac village, Vancouver Island. Having spent his childhood in residential schools, he has taken the pain of his past experience and focused it on his artwork. His unconventional understanding of traditional design from the Nuu-chah-nulth tradition (his ancestral roots), has re-emerged during a time when the style had been virtually overlooked, establishing himself and his ancestral traditions in the contemporary art market.

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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