Surprised Man
17.8 cms x 13.3 cms x 6.35 cms (7 ins x 5.25 ins x 7 ins)
Inscribed with syllabics on bottom; bears artist's name, title and community 'baker lake' on government of canada certificate included with lot
sculpted in 1970
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "March 09, 2019 Auction" held on Sat, Mar 9, 2019.
Lot 135
Lot 135
Estimate: CAD $400 - $500
Realised: CAD $293
Realised: CAD $293
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
purchased from Canadian Arctic Producers, Ottawa [1972]; 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 Canadian Arctic Producers, Ottawa [1972]; 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.