Inuit Art Auction – Session 1

November 10, 2008

LOT 248

Lot 248

JOANASSIE QAYUARYUK (1928-)

JOANASSIE QAYUARYUK (1928-)
Lot 248 Details
JOANASSIE QAYUARYUK (1928-), E7-907, Cape Dorset

TWO WALRUS

stone
signed in syllabics with disc number
13" x 16" x 7" — 33 x 40.6 x 17.8 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased from The Inukshuk Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario, 1970

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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