Knud Petrussen (1915-1973) - Demonic figure

Demonic figure

black stone
15.9 cms x 9.19 cms x 6.99 cms (6.25 ins x 3.62 ins x 6.25 ins)
Signed "KP"
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit and First Nations Art Auction of May 3,2012" held on Thu, May 3, 2012.
Lot 210
Estimate: CAD $500 - $700
Realised: CAD $1,416

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


Knud Petrussen (1915-1973)

Kangaamiut, Greenland

Demonic figure, ca. 1950, black stone, signed "KP", 6.25 x 3.625 x 2.75 in, 15.9 x 9.2 x 7 cm
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 Walker's auction house for permission to use.
Demonic figure by artist Knud Petrussen