Inuit Art Auction

April 23, 2007

LOT 148

Lot 148

ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987)

ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987)
Lot 148 Details
ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987), E9-718, Inukjuak

PREENING BIRD WITH IGLOO, ULU, AND FACE

Soapstone, ivory
ca. 1950
9.5" x 9.5" (24.1 cm x 24.1 cm)

Estimate $6,000-$9,000

Realised: $30,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987)
  • ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987)
  • ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987)
  • ATTR: PILIPUSI NOVALINGA (1906-1987)
Note:

The attribution to Akeeaktashuk’s brother Pilipusi Novalinga was based on comparisons to works in Early Masters, Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Darlene Coward Wight, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2006, pages 42-43.

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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