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LOT 178

Lot 178

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

OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)
Lot 178 Details
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005), Cape Dorset / Kinngait

GRACEFUL OWL

stone
signed in syllabics
8.75 x 6 x 2 in — 22.2 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $3,840
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)
Note:

“Osuitok grew up traditionally on the land and learned to carve by watching his father, Ohotok. He sold his first ivory carving in the 1940s and was already highly regarded for his artistry by the time James Houston arrived in 1951.

Osuitok participated in the introduction of the Cape Dorset printmaking program in the late 1950s and his work was featured in the Sculpture of the Inuit: Masterworks of the Canadian Arctic show (1971-73) that toured the world.

Derek Norton, Cape Dorset Sculpture, Douglas&McIntyre, 2005

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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