Spring Inuit Auction

May 02, 2011

LOT 207

Lot 207

LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000)

LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000)
Lot 207 Details
LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000), E7-1055, Cape Dorset

OWL

stone
ca. 1965
15" x 12" x 5.5" — 38.1 x 30.5 x 14 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $14,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000)
  • LATCHOLASSIE AKESUK (1919-2000)
Provenance:

Robert Hume Collection,
By descent to present owner,
Private Collection, London, Ontario

Note:

Robert studied at the Vancouver School of Art, and was curator at Vancouver Art Gallery (1956-1959), with positions at the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), The Ontario Science Centre, (Toronto),
Art Gallery of Ontario, (Toronto), and Parks Canada, (Ottawa)
Solo Exhibition: Vancouver Art Gallery, 1953

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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