Inuit Art Auction

November 18, 2013

LOT 209

Lot 209

LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982)

LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982)
Lot 209 Details
LUCY QINNUAYUAK (1915-1982), E7-1068, Cape Dorset

SPIRIT BOAT

stonecut
1972, 19/50
15.25" x 24.5" — 38.7 x 62.2 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

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

Lot Report

Note:

“Lucy Qinnuayuak is best known for her fanciful renditions of birds. This print, created more than twenty years into her artistic career, shows a group of bird spirits manning a boat complete with its own sovereign flag. Highlighting the important role that they play in Inuit life both culturally and spiritually, birds are often portrayed with human-like characteristics.”
Excerpt from the collections catalogue of the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, ON, cat. no. 39846

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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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