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Small Wonders of Inuit Art

April 16 — 21, 2022
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LOT 10

Lot 10

UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST

UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST
Lot 10 Details
UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, Kugluktuk (Coppermine)

HUNTER WITH QAMUTIIK AND FOUR SLEEPY DOGS

stone, caribou hide
unsigned
largest .5 x 1.25 x 4.75 in — 1.3 x 3.3 x 12.2 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Private collection, Ontario

Note:

Here, in this work by an unidentified artist, a team of somewhat mischievous-looking sled dogs recline alongside their owner’s qamutik (sled) while he attempts to rouse them. The group is finely rendered in the soft tactile stone sometimes used in Kugluktuk (Coppermine).

One of a handful of sculptures in this auction acquired by Hugo Vaes in the mid-1950s while stationed in the Arctic alongside the Canadian Army. All of the works collected by Vaes are notable for their detailed and carefully executed carving. Please note the contemporary photograph of Mr. Vaes shown here for reference.

CONDITION DETAILS

Figure missing upper portion of right arm, old break and repair on left arm. Break and repair to one leg of one dog, otherwise very good condition.

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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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