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LOT 123

Lot 123

ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999)

ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999)
Lot 123 Details
ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

BIRD OF SPRING

stone
unsigned
13 x 6.5 x 2.75 in — 33 x 16.5 x 7 cm

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $3,900
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999)
  • ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999)
  • ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999)
  • ABRAHAM ETUNGAT ᐊᐃᐊᔭᑲ ᐃᑐᒐ, R.C.A. (1911-1999)
Provenance:

Fred and Laura Reif Collection of Inuit Art, Berkeley, CA

Note:

Carvings of great refinement in form and sensitive treatment of surface, Abraham Etungat’s birds, commonly referred to as “Birds of Spring” are marked also by their exquisite symmetry and use of sumptuous material.

Here we see one of Etungat’s iconic birds, its wings sculpted from nearly translucent modelled green stone, outswept in a gesture of impending flight.

Related Works:
Canadian Museum of History, Cat. No. IV-C-5342. Click here to read more

CONDITION DETAILS

Expert repair to section of right wing. Overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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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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