Carved sculpture of large bird and small animal in tableau on irregular-shaped stone base. Bird in pale porous stone. Animal and base in shades of green soapstone. Figures on posts and detachable
Lot offered for sale by A.H.Wilkens, Toronto at the auction event "January 14th Fine And Decorative Arts Auction" held on Tue, Jan 14, 2020.
Lot 289
Lot 289
Estimate: CAD $150 - $250
Realised: CAD $187
Realised: CAD $187
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
NELLIE KANOVAK HIKOK (1911)
Carved sculpture of large bird and small animal in tableau on irregular-shaped stone base. Bird in pale porous stone. Animal and base in shades of green soapstone. Figures on posts and detachable.
Disc. number W252
Inscribed in Roman "KANOVAK" on underside.
Kugluktuk
H. 7 in (17.9 cm) L. 9 3/4 in (25 cm)
Note: Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
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 A.H.Wilkens auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with A.H.Wilkens auction house for permission to use.