Spring Inuit Auction

April 30, 2012

LOT 240

Lot 240

DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-)

DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-)
Lot 240 Details
DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-), W3-1119, Toronto

FACE WITH THREE EYES

stone
dated March 2000, signed in Roman
10.5" x 4.25" x 3.5" — 26.7 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm.

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-)
  • DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (1950-)
Note:

Written on reverse of figure:
“The three-eyed people had special powers, were very good to the Eskimo people and were great story tellers.”

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 240
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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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