Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art

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November 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm ET

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LOT 126

Lot 126

Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)

Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)
Lot 126 Details
Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010), Iqaluit (Frobisher Bay)

REARING MUSK OX, CA. 1985

ivory
no visible signature; old collector's sticker to underside inscribed "Nooveeya Ippellie / Frobisher Bay / '85"
3.75 x 2 x 1.25 in — 9.5 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,125
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)
  • Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)
  • Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)
  • Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)
  • Nuveeya Ipellie ᓄᕕᐊ ᐃᐱᓕ (1920-2010)
Provenance:

Private Estate, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Irregularities inherent to sculpture.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 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.)

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