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November 19, 2019

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LOT 99

Lot 99

OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)

OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)
Lot 99 Details
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005), Cape Dorset / Kinngait

RUNNING CARIBOU

stone, antler
signed in syllabics
13 x 15.7 x 2.6 in — 33 x 40 x 6.5 cm

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)
  • OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)
  • OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)
Provenance:

The Johnstone Collection of Inuit Art, U.K.
Images Boréales, Montreal

Note:

Osuitok, through the 1950s and later, was "keeper of the carving stone" that he helped to quarry in the summer. In guiding other artists when selecting stone, he came to understand the way stone fractures and breaks. That intimate knowledge of the stone assisted him in his ability to carve his caribou spirits with such grace and delicacy.

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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