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LOT 128

Lot 128

Francis Atut ᐊᑐ

Francis Atut ᐊᑐ
Lot 128 Details
Francis Atut ᐊᑐ, Kugluktuk (Coppermine)

BOOKENDS (SUN/MOON), CA. 1960S

stone, ivory
bookends signed in Roman; disc number inscribed; also inscribed in syllabics "ᑕᐊ / ᑲᒋᓯᓂᒥ ᓴᓇᔪ / ᐊᐅᑐ / ᓴᓇᔭᒋ ᓇᓄ"; accompanied by small Arctic library including:
Captain William Scoresby, The Arctic Regions (London: The Religious Tract Society, ca. 1848)
Captain William Scoresby, The Northern Whale-fishery (London: The Religious Tract Society, ca. 1848)
Unidentified Author, The Story of Dr. Scoresby (London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1878)
Robert Routledge, The Marvels of the Polar World (London: George Routledge and Sons Ltd., ca. 1880)
David Cowans, Anecdotes of A Life on the Ocean (Montreal: John Lovell, 1871)
each 6 x 4.25 x 3.5 in — 15.2 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm

Estimate $900-$1,200

Realised: $5,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Francis Atut ᐊᑐ
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Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Good overall condition.
Minor imperfections, scattered losses.

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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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