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LOT 117

Lot 117

Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936)

Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936)
Lot 117 Details
Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

TWO BOWLS; ONE VASE DECORATED WITH SEASHELLS

ceramic
signed in Roman and syllabics; one unsigned
largest height 3.25 in — 8.3 cm, diameter 7.75 in — 19.7 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936)
  • Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936)
  • Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936)
  • Makituk Pingwartuk ᒪᑭᑐ (b. 1936)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

Makituk created ceramic works during the experimental period of the 1960's in the Arctic. The ceramics project was initiated in Cape Dorset and moved to Rankin Inlet shortly thereafter.  In 1967, Makituk was one of two Dorset artists selected to have their works displayed in the International Exhibition of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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