Inuit Art Online Auction

October 05, 2017

LOT 49

Lot 49

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Lot 49 Details
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ARCTIC BIRDS

stone, antler
3" x 4ins x 2" — 7.6 x 10.2 x 5.1 cms; 2.5" x 6.5ins x 2" — 6.4 x 16.5 x 5.1 cms; 3.5" x 4.5ins x 5" — 8.9 x 11.4 x 12.7 cms

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

Collected throughout the late 1950’s and early 1960’s by a Medical Social Worker on board the C.D. Howe. The C.D. Howe would bring workers to the eastern Arctic during the summertime to combat the first outbreak of tuberculosis, post WWII. The collector acquired small carvings because of the lack of storage space on the ship - a person was only allowed to bring what they could hold.

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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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