Inuit Art Auction

June 01, 2015

LOT 243

Lot 243

ITEE POOTOOGOOK (1951-2014)

ITEE POOTOOGOOK (1951-2014)
Lot 243 Details
ITEE POOTOOGOOK (1951-2014), E7-788, Cape Dorset

LOOKING NORTH

lithograph
2008, 30/50
15" x 22.5" — 38.1 x 57.2 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $510
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Itee moved to Cape Dorset as a child from Kimmirut where he was born. His parents are Paulassie and Ishuhungitok Pootoogook. Although he began drawing in the 1980’s, he became one of the leaders of the new generation of artists in Cape Dorset that excelled at drawing in the late 2000’s. He had several successful solo exhibitions prior to his death in 2014.

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 243
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.