The Break of a Family, 1966 #8, stonecut, 6/40, 16.75 x 21.75 in, 42.5 x 55.3 cm sight, 24.75 x 29.25 in, 62.8 x 74.3 cm framed
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 289
Lot 289
Estimate: CAD $400 - $600
Realised: CAD $265
Realised: CAD $265
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Victor Ekootak (1916-1965)
Ulukhaktok (Holman)
The Break of a Family, 1966 #8, stonecut, 6/40, 16.75 x 21.75 in, 42.5 x 55.3 cm sight, 24.75 x 29.25 in, 62.8 x 74.3 cm framed
Image illustrated in' The Inuit Print' (no. 102). In the catalogue Helga Goetz explains that this print represents the story of the brother and sister who became the moon and sun (p. 177). This story, by the way, is the continuation of the legend of the blind boy and the loon.
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.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Walker's auction house for permission to use.