Inuit and First Nations Art Select

November 2530, 2023
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LOT 215

Lot 215

Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)

Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)
Lot 215 Details
Victor Tongelik (b. 1924), Arviliqjuaq (Pelly Bay)

WEASELS

stone, whalebone
unsigned; collector's label inscribed "Tonge-lik"
2.25 x 4 x 3 in — 5.7 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $123
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)
  • Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)
  • Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)
  • Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)
  • Victor Tongelik (b. 1924)
Provenance:

Waddington's Auctioneers, Toronto, ON, 12 Nov 1990, lot 98;
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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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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