Muskox, Early 1960s
22.2 cms x 30.5 cms x 16.51 cms (8.75 ins x 12 ins x 8.75 ins)
Signed in syllabics
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit & First Nations Art Auction of May 25, 2016" held on Wed, May 25, 2016.
Lot 161
Lot 161
Estimate: CAD $4,000 - $6,000
Realised: CAD $3,835
Realised: CAD $3,835
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Eric Niuqtuk (1937-1994)
Baker Lake
Muskox
Early 1960s
Marbled grey stone and muskox horn
Signed in syllabics
8.75 x 12 x 6.5 in, 22.2 x 30.5 x 16.5 cm.
Provenance: Albrecht Collection, Scottsdale, Arizona; the collection of a retired RCMP officer, purchased by him from the artist
Exhibited and published: Ingo Hessel, Arctic Spirit, Heard Museum/D&M, 2006, fig. 86, (U.S. tour 2006-2008).
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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