Inuit Art Auction

May 30, 2017

LOT 1

Lot 1

LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982)

LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982)
Lot 1 Details
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982), E7-1068, Cape Dorset / Kinngait

BIRD EATING BERRIES

stonecut
1968, 2/50
16.25" x 21" — 41.3 x 53.3 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982)
  • LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982)
Literature:

The Inuit Print, exh. cat., from the National Museum of Man (Ottawa, ON), 1977, page 105 for this image reproduced

Note:

“Wild berries are a summer delicacy that the Inuit and the arctic birds alike enjoy immensely. The awkwardly balanced bird and the delicate berry branch form an amusing contrast”.

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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