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Fall Inuit Auction

November 05, 2012

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LOT 11

Lot 11

SIMON SHAIMAIYUK (1915-1999)

SIMON SHAIMAIYUK (1915-1999)
Lot 11 Details
SIMON SHAIMAIYUK (1915-1999), E6-368, Pangnirtung

WHAT I SAW WHEN I USED TO HUNT

wool weaving
signed in syllabics, tapestry no. 353, ltd. ed. 3/20
21" x 42" — 53.3 x 106.7 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $408
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

“Centuries-old European tapestry techniques have been chosen to weave the flat, smooth, almost reversible fabric which most effectively preserves potent simplicity and honesty... [The artist avoids] textured yarns and any other surface distractions that might compete with the strength and total impact of the pictorial composition.”
from Pangnirtung Woven Tapestries, exh. cat., the Upstairs Gallery, 1984

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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