Inuit Art Auction

May 06, 2013

LOT 249

Lot 249

MEELIA KELLY (1940-2006)

MEELIA KELLY (1940-2006)
Lot 249 Details
MEELIA KELLY (1940-2006), Cape Dorset

HOOT

stonecut
2006, 47/50
13" x 21" — 33 x 53.3 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

“Hoot”, possibly the last print created by the artist before her death in 2006, is featured on the cover of the 2006 annual Cape Dorset print catalogue. According to the catalogue’s forward, Meelia’s “Hoot” was made the cover image as it “[set] the tone for the collection; full of life, colour and humour.”

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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