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LOT 40

Lot 40

LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012)

LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012)
Lot 40 Details
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012), Eskimo Point / Arviat

FAMILY

stone
c. 1975
9 x 6 x 5 in — 23.5 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $3,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012)
  • LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK (1934-2012)
Provenance:

Eskimo Art Gallery, Montreal

Note:

Much of Tutsweetok’s work is attributed to her grandfather’s influence; memories of many human faces that he had created. Her grandfather, Isumataruaq, was a storyteller who would illustrate his stories with shapes drawn in the sand along with stones and is often cited as the single greatest influence on her work.

“When I first started carving, no one was interested in buying my work. Finally my grandfather advised me. He showed me what to carve by drawing in the sand. He drew a figure with many heads. It was only then that people became interested to buy my carvings”.


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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