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Inuit Art from Private Ontario Collections

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April 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 4

Lot 4

ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)

ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)
Lot 4 Details
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), Inukjuak (Port Harrison)

TWO WALRUSES BASKING

stone, ivory
signed in Roman, disc number inscribed
3.75 x 5.75 x 6.5 in — 9.5 x 14.6 x 16.5 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $420
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)
  • ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)
  • ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)
  • ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)
  • ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986)
Provenance:

Private collection, Hamilton, ON

Note:

Beautifully rendered in speckled green stone, here, artist Isa Smiler gives us an evocative rendition of two basking walruses. A familiar subject, Smiler elevates the composition with his typical attention to detail, and confidently articulated features.


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CONDITION DETAILS

Minor surface abrasions, overall very 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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