Inuit Art Online Auction

September 18, 2014

LOT 4

Lot 4

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 4 Details
Unidentified, Arctic Bay

WALRUS MANDIBLE DECORATED WITH ARCTIC MOTIFS

bone
7.75" x 8" x 3.25" — 19.7 x 20.3 x 8.3 cm.

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $252
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Unidentified
  • Unidentified
Provenance:

From the Collection of William Eccles,
Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, February 1978, p. 66, lot 311, illustrated on p. 69,
Private Collection, ON

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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