Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art

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November 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm ET

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LOT 86

Lot 86

Niviaxie ᓂᕕᐊᓯ (1909-1959)

Niviaxie ᓂᕕᐊᓯ (1909-1959)
Lot 86 Details
Niviaxie ᓂᕕᐊᓯ (1909-1959), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

SLED AND SEAL CACHED ON SNOW BLOCKS, 1960

sealskin stencil
titled, dated, and numbered 43/50; artist's name in Roman
sheet 12.25 x 23.75 in — 31.1 x 60.3 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $1,375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Washington, USA

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Minor imperfections.
Some mat burn around perimeter, some fine creasing and cockling around edges, small blemish lower right hand quadrant.
Unframed.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

LOT 86
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  • 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.)

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