Osuitok Ipeelee, R.C.A., ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ
POLAR BEAR
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005), ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT
POLAR BEAR
ivory, signed in syllabics, c.1940's
1.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in — 3.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Massachusetts
Houston North Gallery, Nova Scotia
Note:
The consignors of this lot recall purchasing this sculpture from Houston North Gallery, Lunenburg in 1982. Alma Houston brought the piece out from her own personal collection.
Estimate: $1,500—1,800
POLAR BEAR
ivory, signed in syllabics, c.1940's
1.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in — 3.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Massachusetts
Houston North Gallery, Nova Scotia
Note:
The consignors of this lot recall purchasing this sculpture from Houston North Gallery, Lunenburg in 1982. Alma Houston brought the piece out from her own personal collection.
Estimate: $1,500—1,800
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-19 | Waddington's | 24 | 1,500 | 1,800 | 2,280.00 |
| 2015-11-16 | Waddington's | 130 | 1,800 | 2,200 | 1,476.00 |
