Inuit Art Auction – Session 1

November 10, 2008

LOT 203

Lot 203

JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)

JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
Lot 203 Details
JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981), E1-266, Rankin Inlet

STANDING FIGURE

stone
6.5" x 2" x 3" — 16.5 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
  • JOHN TIKTAK (1916-1981)
Provenance:

Purchased from The Inukshuk Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario, 1972

Note:

For a similar piece see Tiktak: A Retrospective Exhibition, 1970, University of Manitoba Press, Winnipeg, plate 50, 18

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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