Waddington’s West

September 2429, 2022
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LOT 106

Lot 106

STEPHEN AQQAQ

STEPHEN AQQAQ
Lot 106 Details
STEPHEN AQQAQ, Taloyoak (Spence Bay)

WELCOMING FIGURE

whale bone
18.5 x 16.9 x 5.1 in — 47 x 43 x 13 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,104
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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Provenance:

Collection of George R. Dinney, Victoria, BC

Note:

George R. Dinney was the Vice President of Development for Great-West 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 representatives of the Department of Indian Affairs in the 1970s as the best small collection they had seen.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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.