Hunter Killing Polar Bear
9.4 cms x 14.6 cms (3.7 ins x 5.75 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art" held on Tue, Nov 20, 2018.
Lot 77
Lot 77
Estimate: CAD $2,500 - $3,500
Realised: CAD $1,200
Realised: CAD $1,200
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
George Swinton published his second book, Sculpture of the Eskimo, in 1972. Large and lavishly illustrated, it incorporated material from his 1965 book. The cover illustration 'Hunter Killing Bear' by George Tayarak from Sugluk is perhaps one of the most famous Inuit carvings.
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 Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.