Osuitok Ipeelee, R.C.A., ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ
WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR CUB
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005), ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT
WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR CUB
stone, ivory, c. 1970
21 x 19 x 6 in — 53.3 x 48.3 x 15.2 cm
Provenance:
Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, March 1980, Lot 82
Feheley Fine Arts, Toronto, 1987
Corporate Collection, Toronto
Note:
“When John and Alma Houston traveled to Cape Dorset in the 1950s, they were told by the Inuit themselves that Osuitok was the finest artist on the south Baffin Coast. This local opinion is shared universally as Osuitok has become one of the best known and most admired of the contemporary Inuit sculptors.
...His subject matter is as remarkably broad as his style, ranging from naturalistic depictions of animals and narrative scenes to wonderful abstract compositions. His sculpture is characterized by a careful balancing of mass, fine surface finish and delicate detailing.”
The Ryan Collection, Feheley Fine Arts, May 1998
Estimate: $10,000—15,000
WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR CUB
stone, ivory, c. 1970
21 x 19 x 6 in — 53.3 x 48.3 x 15.2 cm
Provenance:
Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, March 1980, Lot 82
Feheley Fine Arts, Toronto, 1987
Corporate Collection, Toronto
Note:
“When John and Alma Houston traveled to Cape Dorset in the 1950s, they were told by the Inuit themselves that Osuitok was the finest artist on the south Baffin Coast. This local opinion is shared universally as Osuitok has become one of the best known and most admired of the contemporary Inuit sculptors.
...His subject matter is as remarkably broad as his style, ranging from naturalistic depictions of animals and narrative scenes to wonderful abstract compositions. His sculpture is characterized by a careful balancing of mass, fine surface finish and delicate detailing.”
The Ryan Collection, Feheley Fine Arts, May 1998
Estimate: $10,000—15,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-20 | Waddington's | 205 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 16,800.00 |
