Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art

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November 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm ET

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LOT 96

Lot 96

Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927)

Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927)
Lot 96 Details
Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927), Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island)

PETERHEAD BOAT, CA. 1960

ivory, sinew, hide, baleen, twine
unsigned; inscribed "I 42"
6.25 x 5.75 x 1.75 in — 15.9 x 14.6 x 4.4 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $1,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927)
  • Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927)
  • Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927)
  • Possibly Paulosee Kuniliusee (b. 1927)
Provenance:

Walker's Auctioneers, Ottawa, ON, 4 Nov 2012, lot 75
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Irregularities inherent to sculpture.
Slight displacement of baleen inlay, some visible adhesive.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

LOT 96
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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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