Waddington’s West: First Nations & Inuit Art

Auction begins to close:
December 05, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 46

Lot 46

Davidialuk Alasua Amittu ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ (1910-1976)

Davidialuk Alasua Amittu ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ (1910-1976)
Lot 46 Details
Davidialuk Alasua Amittu ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ (1910-1976), Puvirnituq (Povungnituk)

LEGEND OF THE EAGLE WHO TOOK THE SMALL GIRL TO BE HIS WIFE, 1977

stonecut on paper
signed, titled, dated, and numbered 17/45
sight 11.5 x 12.5 in — 29.2 x 31.8 cm

Estimate $200-$400

Realised: $175
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

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

Lot Report

Additional Images
Davidialuk Alasua Amittu ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ (1910-1976)
  • Davidialuk Alasua Amittu ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ (1910-1976)
  • Davidialuk Alasua Amittu ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ (1910-1976)
Provenance:

Fleet Galleries, Winnipeg, MB
George R. Dinney Collection, Winnipeg, MB
By descent to the present Private Collection, British Columbia

CONDITION DETAILS

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

LOT 46
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.