The Canada Auction Series: Inuit Art

May 27June 01, 2023
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LOT 107

Lot 107

Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)

Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
Lot 107 Details
Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)

MOTHER WITH CHILDREN, CA. 1975

stone
signed in syllabics; inscribed with the disc number of Thomas Sivuraq's wife Nancy Kangeryuaq; marked "B.L N.W.T. / C-51-200 / C-52-75"
18.5 x 21 x 12.5 in — 47 x 53.3 x 31.8 cm

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $2,952
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
  • Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
  • Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
  • Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
  • Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
  • Thomas Sivuraq ᑕᒪᓯ ᓯᕗᒐ (b. 1941)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Minor imperfections. Areas with artist application of fill to stone. Shallow 2 x 1 1/2 inch loss to lower hind quarter.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

LOT 107
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  • 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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