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June 0409, 2022
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LOT 98

Lot 98

JESSIE OONARK ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, O.C., R.C.A. (1906-1985)

JESSIE OONARK ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, O.C., R.C.A.  (1906-1985)
Lot 98 Details
JESSIE OONARK ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, O.C., R.C.A. (1906-1985), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)

SPIRITS MAKING A WISH

stencil
1978, 23/39, archivally framed and glazed
Sight 21.5 x 29.5 in — 54.6 x 74.9 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JESSIE OONARK ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, O.C., R.C.A.  (1906-1985)
  • JESSIE OONARK ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, O.C., R.C.A.  (1906-1985)
Provenance:

Marion Scott Gallery, Vancouver, BC;
Private collection, Florida

Note:

In this playful image, two spirits frolic in bird-like attire, balanced in delightfully off-kilter symmetry, they exemplify Oonark’s gift for maintaining compositional balance without the loss of sometimes whimsical eccentricity.

Please note that this lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the invoice from Marion Scott Gallery.

CONDITION DETAILS

Abrasions from printing process, some minute imperfections. Overall very good condition. Please note that this print has not been removed from its housing for inspection.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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