Inuit, First Nations & Métis Art

ONLINE AUCTION

Major Spring Inuit & First Nations Art Auction

May 24 - 29

Waddington’s is pleased to present a selection of exceptional Inuit and First Nations art. Important artworks this season include works of sculpture and graphics by Karoo Ashevak, Jessie Oonark, Kiakshuk, Beau Dick, John Pangnark, Pauta Saila, Aisa Qupirualu Alasua, Parr, Osuitok Ipeelee, Kiugak Ashoona, Joe Talirunili, John Kavik, Kenojuak Ashevak, Johnny Inukpuk, Thomas Ugjuk, Ennutsiak, Davidialuk Alasua Amittu, Charlie James, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Abraham Apakark Anghik, Manasie Akpaliapik, Judas Ullulaq, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, and John Tiktak.

Jessie Oonark ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, OC, RCA (1906-1985), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)
UNTITLED (WOMEN IN AMAUTI), 1972-75
Estimate: $30,000-40,000

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Inuit Art: Mighty / Miniature, April 2024

Joe Talirunili ᔪᐅ ᑕᓚᕈᓂᓕ (1893-1976), Puvirnituq (Povungnituk)
SNOWY OWL, CA. 1970
Price Realised: $3,075

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Waddington’s West: First Nations & Inuit Art, March 2024

Unidentified Artist, Haida
A CARVED AND PAINTED TOTEM POLE CA. 1890
Price Realised: $11,931

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Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics, March 2024

Paul Quviq Malliki ᐹᓪ ᖁᕕᖅ ᒪᓕᑭ (b. 1956), Naujaat (Repulse Bay)
RAVEN, CA. 1999
Price Realised: $5,535

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Graphics from The Terry Ryan Collection, March 2024

Kellypalik Mangitak ᒪᒋᑕ (1940-2014)
HUNTERS ON ICE, 1958
Price Realised: $1,353

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Historic First Nations Art from the Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz, December 2023

Unidentified Mi’kmaq Artist
QUILLED LIDDED BOX, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Price Realised: $15,006

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Inuit & First Nations Art, November 2023

Karoo Ashevak ᑲᕈ ᐊᓴᕙ (1940-1974), Taloyoak (Spence Bay)
DRUM DANCE, CIRCA 1974
Price Realised: $34,350

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Indigenous Art Resource

A virtual resource place to discover, learn and research unique works of art and the artists who create them.

Waddington’s created Katilvik in 2006 for those passionate about Inuit art. In 2020 we launched an enhanced Katilvik, encompassing all Canadian Indigenous Art.

We’ll continue to make this website as dynamic as the art forms it encompasses. Content updates and new contributions will ensure you find something new and informative every time you visit.

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Inuit, First Nations & Métis Art

Waddington’s is internationally recognized as one of the leading authorities in marketing Inuit Art. No other auction house has been as intrinsically linked to the development of a market for this art form. From our first landmark auction in 1978 of the William Eccles Collection, Waddington’s has offered thousands of works, set record prices, and expanded the market well beyond Canada’s borders. Our legacy of successful Inuit Art auctions, our ability to achieve continually increasing values and our creation of an international market have been key factors in validating Inuit art as a whole and establishing it as an integral part of the Canadian Art scene.

Notable Sales

Henry Evaluardjuk

STRIDING CARIBOU, 1978

November 30, 2023

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $13,776

Kiakshuk

November 30, 2023

Estimate $5,000-$10,000

Realised: $11,070

Kenojuak Ashevak

THEO WADDINGTON COMMISSIONED PORTFOLIO, 1979

November 30, 2023

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $19,680

Parr

UNTITLED (HUNTERS AND ANIMALS)

November 30, 2023

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $8,794.50

Karoo Ashevak

DRUM DANCE, CIRCA 1974

November 30, 2023

Estimate $30,000-$50,000

Realised: $34,350

Pitseolak Ashoona

PLAYING KICKBALL WITH DEMONS, 1960

June 29, 2023

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,305

Agnes Nanogak

IT'S A SORCEROR, 1970

June 29, 2023

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $10,455

Miriam Marealik Qiyuk

MIGRATION BOAT

April 06, 2023

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $3,600

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Online Auction Starts in 28 Days

Inuit & First Nations Art

May 24 - 29, 2024

On View:
Thursday, May 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, May 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Jessie Oonark ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, OC, RCA (1906-1985), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)
UNTITLED (WOMEN IN AMAUTI), 1972-75
Estimate: $30,000-40,000

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Seeking Consignments

Waddington’s always welcomes consignment inquiries for our upcoming auctions.

We are currently specifically interested in the following:

Classic sculpture and graphics from the 1950s & 1960s.
Wall hangings, prints and drawings by Jessie Oonark.
Sculpture by top artists from Cape Dorset, Baker Lake, Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Spence Bay, Gjoa Haven, Inukjuak.
Works by Joe Talirunili, Ennutsiak, Osuitok Ipeelie, Pauta Saila, Karoo Ashevak, George Tataniq, Judas Ullulaq, Elizabeth Nutaraluk.