Ulayu Pingwartok (1904-1978) - Purchased by Charles Gimpel. Exhibited at Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, England

Purchased by Charles Gimpel. Exhibited at Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, England

graphite drawing
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit Art Auction - November 4, 2012" held on Sun, Nov 4, 2012.
Lot 176
Estimate: CAD $1,200 - $1,600
Realised: CAD $885

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


ULAYU PINGWARTOK (1904-1978)

CAPE DORSET, Untitled (Bird Family), 1965, graphite drawing, 20 x 22.75 in, 50.8 x 57.8 cm

Provenance: Purchased by Charles Gimpel. Exhibited at Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, England.

An extraordinary drawing that rivals Kananginak's work in its naturalistic detail. Yet the image is whimsical, even slightly fantastic.
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.
Purchased by Charles Gimpel. Exhibited at Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, England by artist Ulayu Pingwartok