The Art of Canada Auction (Inuit Art)

May 30, 2016

LOT 65

Lot 65

PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A., CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT

PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A., CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
Lot 65 Details
PITALOOSIE SAILA, R.C.A., CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT, E7-1006, Cape Dorset

WOMAN AND SNOW BIRD

stonecut
1973, 17/50
unframed 24.5 ins x 16.75 ins; 62.2 cms x 42.5 cms

Estimate $6,000-$9,000

Realised: $16,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, California, U.S.A.

Note:

This is arguably Pitaloosie’s most important work. She has been a constant participant in the annual Cape Dorset print collections since 1968. Her and her (now deceased) husband Pauta Saila were somewhat of an Inuit art power couple, considering their immense contribution to Canadian art.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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