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LOT 157

Lot 157

John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)

John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
Lot 157 Details
John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet)

TWO FIGURES WITH DOG, CA. 1970

stone
unsigned; accompanied by an original letter from Canadiana Galleries, including a list of works on offer in the Kavik and Kenojuak Exhibition, dated 1974
17 x 9.9 x 6.5 in — 43.2 x 25.1 x 16.5 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $8,125
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John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993)
Provenance:

Canadiana Galleries, Edmonton, AB, 1974
Private Collection, Charlottesville, VA

Exhibited:

Kavik and Kenojuak Exhibition, Canadiana Galleries, Edmonton, AB, 1974
Inuit Art from the Canadian Arctic, Bayly Art Museum, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1994

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Irregularities inherent to sculpture. Variegated patina.

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