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Inuit Art Auction

November 17, 2014

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LOT 19b

Lot 19b

MAKITUK PINGWARTUK (1936-)

MAKITUK PINGWARTUK (1936-)
Lot 19b Details
MAKITUK PINGWARTUK (1936-), E7-1039, Cape Dorset

BOWL DECORATED WITH CROSS PATTERN; SMALLER BOWL, SMALL VASE DECORATED WITH SEASHELL DESIGN

glazed ceramic
c. 1960, signed in Roman and syllabics
height 3.5" — 8.9 cm., diameter 7.75" — 19.7 cm.; height 2.5" — 6.4 cm., diameter 5" — 12.7 cm.; height 3.75" — 9.5 cm., diameter 4.25" — 10.8 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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MAKITUK PINGWARTUK (1936-)
  • MAKITUK PINGWARTUK (1936-)
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Note:

Makituk created ceramic works during the experimental period of the 1960's in the Arctic.  The ceramics project was initiated in Cape Dorset and moved to Rankin Inlet shortly thereafter.  In 1967, Makituk was one of two Dorset artists selected to have their works displayed in the International Exhibition of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy.

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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