Standing Woman
9 cms x 5.5 cms (3.54 ins x 2.17 ins)
Signed in Roman, disc number inscribed, c.1955
sculpted in 1955
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art" held on Tue, Nov 19, 2019.
Lot 51
Lot 51
Estimate: CAD $10,000 - $15,000
Realised: CAD $16,800
Realised: CAD $16,800
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
The John and Mary Robertson Collection
Notes:
Moses Pov and Johnny Inukpuk were born in the Inukjuak area in the early 20th century. They grew up in the harsh and isolated environment of Canada's Eastern Arctic, initially flourishing as traditional hunters, trappers and fishermen before moving their families to the settlement. Their innate powers of observation, keen awareness of their natural world, and the vital skills of survival needed to live in this unforgiving land - combined with a love for family grounded by a rich and ancient cultural legacy - came together to result in some of Canada's most compelling and influential art.
The locally-sourced, marbled dark green stone characterized by glowing translucent layers, the inset detail of ivory and soap, dynamic depiction of an Inuit woman, are all trademarks of the special pieces created in Inukjuak during this classic, early period of Inuit art.
The John and Mary Robertson Collection
Notes:
Moses Pov and Johnny Inukpuk were born in the Inukjuak area in the early 20th century. They grew up in the harsh and isolated environment of Canada's Eastern Arctic, initially flourishing as traditional hunters, trappers and fishermen before moving their families to the settlement. Their innate powers of observation, keen awareness of their natural world, and the vital skills of survival needed to live in this unforgiving land - combined with a love for family grounded by a rich and ancient cultural legacy - came together to result in some of Canada's most compelling and influential art.
The locally-sourced, marbled dark green stone characterized by glowing translucent layers, the inset detail of ivory and soap, dynamic depiction of an Inuit woman, are all trademarks of the special pieces created in Inukjuak during this classic, early period of Inuit art.
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.