Inuit and First Nations Art Select

November 2530, 2023
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LOT 237

Lot 237

Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993)

Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993)
Lot 237 Details
Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

BEAR'S EMBRACE

stone
signed in syllabics
18.75 x 8 x 7.5 in — 47.6 x 20.3 x 19.1 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $861
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993)
  • Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993)
  • Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993)
  • Qavaroak Tunnillie ᑲᕙᕋᒃ ᑐᓂᓕ (1928-1993)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Old break and repair to one leg. Traces of visible adhesive, likely a remnant of the former repair. Some tight quarrying lines and other minor imperfections.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

LOT 237
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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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