Inuit Art Auction

November 07, 2011

LOT 159

Lot 159

MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)

MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
Lot 159 Details
MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986), E3-320, Repulse Bay

ANGEL

ivory, stone
ca. 1950
2.25" x 1.75" x 1.75" — 5.7 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
  • MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
Note:

“Tungilik credits a Roman Catholic priest, Father Rivoire, with encouraging him to do miniatures. Father Franz van der Velde has also written of his own successful efforts in Kugaaruk in 1945 to get the artist to make a small bust of Christ. Thus frequent subjects such as angels and priests are a continuation of these early religious influences.”
From November 2008 Waddington Catalogue, Darlene Coward Wight

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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