Inuit Art Auction

November 22, 2016

LOT 100

Lot 100

PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)

PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)
Lot 100 Details
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), Cape Dorset / Kingait

DANCING POLAR BEAR

The marbled green stone animated bear with head thrown back presumably in mid bellow, with quintessential inset ivory teeth, 1982
10.5" x 12.25" x 6.25" — 26.7 x 31.1 x 15.9 cm.

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $16,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)
  • PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)
  • PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)
  • PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)
  • PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009)
Provenance:

Acquired directly from the artist when the consigner was working in Cape Dorset, 1982.

CONDITION DETAILS

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