Small Wonders of Inuit Art

April 2227, 2023
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LOT 2

Lot 2

LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012)

LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012)
Lot 2 Details
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012), Arviat (Eskimo Point)

FAMILY, CA. 1968

stone
signed in syllabics, labels affixed to underside inscribed: "Eskimo Point / Lucy Tasseor"
5 x 5 x 1.75 in — 12.7 x 12.7 x 4.4 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012)
  • LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012)
  • LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012)
  • LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK ᓗᓯ ᑕᓯᐅ ᑎᓯᑕ (1934-2012)
Provenance:

Inger Lise Hanne Hojhus, Toronto, ON;
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

Related works:

Swinton, George. Sculpture of the Eskimo. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart Ltd. 1972. p. 209, pl. 607, 613

CONDITION DETAILS

Some residue from adhesive tape. Overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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