Waddington's

Inuit Art Select

June 04 — 09, 2022
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
Return To Gallery
LOT 54

Lot 54

BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)

BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)
Lot 54 Details
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)

MOTHER AND CHILD

stone
unsigned
9.75 x 8.5 x 7 in — 24.8 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

More Details Below   ↓

Lot Report

Additional Images
BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)
  • BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)
  • BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)
  • BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)
  • BARNABUS ARNASUNGAAQ ᐸᓇᐸᓯ ᐊᓇᓴᒐ (1924-2017)
Provenance:

Private collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

A sculpture of monumental weight and presence, Barnabus brings an unusual gravity to his subject by allowing the substantial volume of the mother and child to rest atop a small and visually off-centre base. The two figures lean forward, light scattershot fine lines and toolmarks defining the character of the surface of the work. Around the rear of the sculpture, the stone exhibits an inclusion of white quartz.

Related Works:
Canadian Museum of History, Cat. No. 2017.87.468, Sculpture, by Barnabus Arnasungaaq.
Click here to read more

CONDITION DETAILS

Natural irregularities in stone. Overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

Back To Top   ↑
LOT 54
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.