Inuit Art

November 20, 2018

LOT 70

Lot 70

JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)

JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976)
Lot 70 Details
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976), Povungnituk / Puvirnituq

HUNTER AND WALRUS SCENE

stone
signed in Roman, c. 1962
5 x 7 x 2.5 in — 19 x 17.8 x 6.4 cm

Estimate $6,000-$9,000

Realised: $15,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

  • 3D Image
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Acutely observed and vividly rendered, this small-scale hunting scene illustrates the heavy reliance of the Inuit on hunting for survival.

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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