Osuitok Ipeelee, R.C.A., ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ
WALRUS AND PUP
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005), ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, E7-1154, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT
WALRUS AND PUP
stone, signed in syllabics
13 x 17 x 8 in — 33 x 43.2 x 20.3 cm
Note:
Osuitok decribes his work habits: "Nowadays, I generally begin work on something I'm going to carve in the early morning when it's nice, just beginning to get light. I carve at it all day, the next day and even into a third day. I won't get tired of it. I won't get bored.
Maria von Finckenstein, Celebrating Inuit art, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1999, page 111
Estimate: $4,000—6,000
WALRUS AND PUP
stone, signed in syllabics
13 x 17 x 8 in — 33 x 43.2 x 20.3 cm
Note:
Osuitok decribes his work habits: "Nowadays, I generally begin work on something I'm going to carve in the early morning when it's nice, just beginning to get light. I carve at it all day, the next day and even into a third day. I won't get tired of it. I won't get bored.
Maria von Finckenstein, Celebrating Inuit art, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1999, page 111
Estimate: $4,000—6,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-30 | Waddington's | 279 | 4,000 | 6,000 | 3,600.00 |
