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LOT 194

Lot 194

Unidentified Great Lakes Artist

Unidentified Great Lakes Artist
Lot 194 Details
Unidentified Great Lakes Artist

"MICMAC" FORM PIPE BOWL, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

pipestone
height 1.75 in — 4.4 cm, diameter .75 in — 1.9 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $187.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unidentified Great Lakes Artist
  • Unidentified Great Lakes Artist
  • Unidentified Great Lakes Artist
  • Unidentified Great Lakes Artist
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

A small vasiform pipe bowl belonging to a family of smoking instruments most commonly associated with personal rather than ritual smoking. The bowl would have been used in conjunction with a short wooden stem. The convenience and portability of the form resulted in the design being a popular favourite among the voyageurs of the fur trade in the 18th and 19th century.

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition commensurate with age.
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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