Waddington’s West

April 2328, 2022
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LOT 20

Lot 20

DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950)

DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950)
Lot 20 Details
DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950), Paulatuk

GROWLING BEAR

stone
signed and dated 03/79
5 x 10 x 3 in — 12.7 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

Lot Report

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DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950)
  • DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950)
  • DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950)
  • DAVID RUBEN PIQTOUKUN (B.1950)
Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

Piqtoukun received the Governor General's Award in Visual Arts in 2022.

This distinctive bear with teeth and swiping paw is an early rare work.

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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