Hunter Killing Bear
17.1 cms x 24.1 cms x 7.62 cms (6.75 ins x 9.5 ins x 6.75 ins)
Signed with disc number 'e9-1595' and inscribed with syllabics on bottom; bears date and community 'port harrison' on paper included with lot; missing spear and some handling marks noted
sculpted in 1959
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "March 09, 2019 Auction" held on Sat, Mar 9, 2019.
Lot 101
Lot 101
Estimate: CAD $300 - $500
Realised: CAD $293
Realised: CAD $293
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
purchased from Quest Gallery, Banff [1973]; from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
purchased from Quest Gallery, Banff [1973]; from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Levis auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Levis auction house for permission to use.