John Kavik, ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ
HEAD OF AN INUK
JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQ
HEAD OF AN INUK
stone, c. 1980
4.5" x 2.75" x 2.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 5.7 cm.
Literature:
Norman Zepp, Pure Vision: The Keewatin Spirit, Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, page 45
Note:
A great example of the intensity of Kavik’s carving methods, which Zepp describes as to “energetically saw, cut, and file front, back, and sides, enthusiastically removing chunks of stone..”
Estimate: $800—1,200
HEAD OF AN INUK
stone, c. 1980
4.5" x 2.75" x 2.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 5.7 cm.
Literature:
Norman Zepp, Pure Vision: The Keewatin Spirit, Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, page 45
Note:
A great example of the intensity of Kavik’s carving methods, which Zepp describes as to “energetically saw, cut, and file front, back, and sides, enthusiastically removing chunks of stone..”
Estimate: $800—1,200
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-30 | Waddington's | 140 | 800 | 1,200 | 720.00 |
| 2014-06-02 | Waddington's | 100 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,080.00 |
