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LOT 26

Lot 26

KENOJUAK ASHEVAK ᑭᓄᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013)

KENOJUAK ASHEVAK ᑭᓄᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013)
Lot 26 Details
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK ᑭᓄᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

GUARDIAN OF THE NEST

Stonecut on brown paper
26/50, 2002, framed
20.75 x 32.5 in — 63.5 x 82.6 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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KENOJUAK ASHEVAK ᑭᓄᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013)
  • KENOJUAK ASHEVAK ᑭᓄᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013)
Provenance:

Private collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

Owls abound in Kenojuak’s designs; she created countless drawings and prints with the subject matter. Here she has depicted a mother owl about to envelop her young in her wings, or perhaps flying upward in formation. The image is deftly printed by Qiatsuq Niviaqsi on mellow brown paper.

CONDITION DETAILS

Slight buckling and handling dents, overall very good condition. Please note that this lot has not been removed from its housing for inspection.

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