Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler, ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ
HUNTER WITH HARPOON
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ, PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAK
HUNTER WITH HARPOON
stone, ivory, black colouring, sinew, with inset ivory eyes, c.1955
5 x 6 x 3.5 in — 12.7 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Hamilton, Ontario
Note:
Although this piece is unsigned, the manner in which Isa Smiler treats human eyes in his sculptures is indistinguishable from other artists, making Hunter with Harpoon an obvious attribution.
For similar works by Isa Smiler see Darlene Coward Wight, Early Masters, Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2006, p. 94-96
Estimate: $2,500—3,500
HUNTER WITH HARPOON
stone, ivory, black colouring, sinew, with inset ivory eyes, c.1955
5 x 6 x 3.5 in — 12.7 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Hamilton, Ontario
Note:
Although this piece is unsigned, the manner in which Isa Smiler treats human eyes in his sculptures is indistinguishable from other artists, making Hunter with Harpoon an obvious attribution.
For similar works by Isa Smiler see Darlene Coward Wight, Early Masters, Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2006, p. 94-96
Estimate: $2,500—3,500
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-19 | Waddington's | 77 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 14,400.00 |
