Inuit Art from Private Ontario Collections

April 1621, 2022
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LOT 12

Lot 12

UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST

UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST
Lot 12 Details
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, Puvirnituq (Povungnituk)

HUNTER WITH WALRUSES

stone, ivory
5.75 x 10 x 10 in — 14.6 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

Private collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

A work of great refinement and style by an unidentified artist, this composition shows the hand of a master both in its communication of weight and volume, as well as in the articulation of fine detail.


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CONDITION DETAILS

Surface imperfections throughout, implements missing from hunters hands, overall good condition.

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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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