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Inuit Art Online Auction

October 22, 2015

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LOT 108

Lot 108

PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)

PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009)
Lot 108 Details
PAUTA SAILA (1916-2009), E7-990, Cape Dorset

BEAR

engraving
1963, 37/50, condition noted
9" x 5.5" — 22.9 x 14 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Literature:

The Inuit Print, The National Museum of Man, Ottawa, 1977, pg. 85, pl. 31

Note:

“Pauta is primarily a sculptor and is rightly renowned for his carvings of polar bears. In this engraving he has capture the bulk and movement of the animal.”

The Inuit Print, The National Museum of Man, Ottawa, 1977, pg. 85, pl. 31

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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