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January 23, 2014

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LOT 121

Lot 121

HELEN KALVAK (1901-1984)

HELEN KALVAK (1901-1984)
Lot 121 Details
HELEN KALVAK (1901-1984), W2-423, Holman

CARIBOU FEEDING THEIR FAWN

stonecut
1970, 36/50
18" x 24" — 45.7 x 61 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $180
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

From the Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Gray Collection of Inuit Art

Note:

“Kalvak loves to draw little one: little caribou, little bears, wolf cubs playing with their mother. Here, in a few lines, she has captivated a tender moment of a caribou feeding her fawn.”
-Holman Annual Graphics Catalogue, 1970, Holman Eskimo Cooperative, NWT, pl. 3

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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