Inuit Art Auction including First Nations Art

November 16, 2015

LOT 130

Lot 130

OSUITOK IPEELEE (1923-2005)

OSUITOK IPEELEE (1923-2005)
Lot 130 Details
OSUITOK IPEELEE (1923-2005), E7-1154, Cape Dorset

POLAR BEAR

stone
c. 1965, signed in syllabics
16.5" x 7" x 3.5" — 41.9 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm.

Estimate $1,800-$2,200

Realised: $1,476
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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OSUITOK IPEELEE (1923-2005)
  • OSUITOK IPEELEE (1923-2005)
Note:

This work is signed in syllabics, Osuitok Oqutaq. Oqutaq was Osuitok’s father and a number of pieces are signed this way.

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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