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LOT 74

Lot 74

Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983)

Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983)
Lot 74 Details
Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)

UNTITLED

felt tip drawing on paper
signed in syllabics
sight 22.75 x 17 in — 57.8 x 43.2 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $393.60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

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

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Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983)
  • Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983)
  • Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983)
Provenance:

George R. Dinney Collection, Winnipeg
By Descent to the Current Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

George R. Dinney was the Vice President of Development for Great-West Life Insurance, Winnipeg, MB and primarily responsible for building Great-West's impressive collection of Inuit graphics and sculptures. Dinney's personal collection has been described by Government representatives in the 1970s as the best small collection they had seen.

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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