Spring Inuit Auction

May 02, 2011

LOT 254

Lot 254

JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)

JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
Lot 254 Details
JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980), E1-104, Arviat

FIGURE

stone
ca. 1970
6.25" x 8" x 2" — 15.9 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)
Provenance:

Jerry Twomey Collection, California
By descent to present owner,
Private collection, U.S.A.

Note:

“Forty-five pieces by John Pangnark were collected by Twomey, who considered his work ‘abstract art at it’s best. I got Pangnarks right at the beginning and bought every one I could get my hands on.’ The Jerry Twomey Collection at the Winnipeg Art Gallery: Inuit Sculpture from the Canadian Arctic, page 80.

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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