Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics

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October 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 19

Lot 19

David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (b. 1950)

David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (b. 1950)
Lot 19 Details
David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (b. 1950), Paulatuk

IN MEMORY OF JOHNNY QOUMUN RUBEN

stone
unsigned; inscribed verso: "to the memory of Johnny Qoumun Ruben. hunter and trapper I recall his adventurous stories. Thank you Johnny."
16 x 8 x 4.25 in — 40.6 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $1,045.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (b. 1950)
  • David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (b. 1950)
  • David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (b. 1950)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition.

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