Art Auction Lot Sold in Canada in 2023
Joe Talirunili (1893-1976) - Joe's Escape, Circa 1976

Joe's Escape, Circa 1976


stone, wood, hide, sinew
21.6 cms x 24.1 cms x 8.26 cms (8.5 ins x 9.5 ins x 8.5 ins)
Signed in Roman, artist's two paper labels glued to bow of boat, both inscribed: inJoe ᑕᓕᕈᓂᓕ in — tape underside reads: inrow boat / Joe Talirunili in — accompanied by: original invitation to Canadiana Galleries A Memorial Exhibition and Sale of Sculpture and Prints by Joe Talirunili, original invoice and receipt from Canadiana Galleries, original gallery tombstones, collector’s photograph of the work, a "Canada Eskimo Art" tag inscribed "Joe Talirunili / Povungnituk / Row Boat / #1383"
sculpted in 1976
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Joe's Escape, Circa 1976 by artist Joe Talirunili