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LOT 189

Lot 189

Lucy Qinnuayuak ᓗᓯ ᑭᓐᐅᐊᔪᐊ (1915-1982)

Lucy Qinnuayuak ᓗᓯ ᑭᓐᐅᐊᔪᐊ (1915-1982)
Lot 189 Details
Lucy Qinnuayuak ᓗᓯ ᑭᓐᐅᐊᔪᐊ (1915-1982), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

NESTING BIRD, 1969

stonecut
titled, dated and numbered 42/50; artist's name in Roman
sight 17.5 x 23.25 in — 44.5 x 59.1 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Lucy Qinnuayuak ᓗᓯ ᑭᓐᐅᐊᔪᐊ (1915-1982)
  • Lucy Qinnuayuak ᓗᓯ ᑭᓐᐅᐊᔪᐊ (1915-1982)
Provenance:

Private Collection, London, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Some soft cockling. Framed.

Please note that this work has not been removed from its housing for inspection.

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