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LOT 434

Lot 434

BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-)

BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-)
Lot 434 Details
BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-), Rankin Inlet / Kangiqliniq

TOTEMIC COMPOSITION WITH ARCTIC ANIMALS AND FIGURES

ivory with black inset, stone
signed in Roman, c. 1987
10.25" x 3.75" x 2.75" — 26 x 9.5 x 7 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $330
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-)
  • BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-)
  • BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-)
  • BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-)
Provenance:

Collection of Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Stone, acquired directly from the artist while in Rankin Inlet in 1987

Note:

Mr. Stone recounts that after purchasing an ivory work while in Hall Beach, he sought to find another for his collection by an artist in Rankin Inlet. He was approached by Saumik to create the work that he characterizes as “utterly charming for its breadth of content and execution.”

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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