Inuit Art Auction

June 02, 2014

LOT 259

Lot 259

ZACHARIAS KUNNUK (1957-)

ZACHARIAS KUNNUK (1957-)
Lot 259 Details
ZACHARIAS KUNNUK (1957-), E5-1613, Igloolik

ATANARJUAT

stone
signed in Roman, dated 2002
8.25" x 12.25" x 3" — 21 x 31.1 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

The story of Atanarjuat, made famous by Zacharias Kunnuk’s film adaptation in 2001, is a tale of a mysterious shaman that incites conflict between two families. Here the artist picks the dramatic moment of Atanarjuat’s run as he flees across the ice, away from his attackers.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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