Untitled - Early Inuk
22.9 cms x 12.1 cms x 5.08 cms (9 ins x 4.75 ins x 9 ins)
Unsigned; bears artist's name 'john tiktak' and date on paperwork included with lot; some handling marks noted
sculpted in 1962
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "March 09, 2019 Auction" held on Sat, Mar 9, 2019.
Lot 255
Lot 255
Estimate: CAD $2,000 - $4,000
Realised: CAD $1,872
Realised: CAD $1,872
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.
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