Kenojuak Ashevak, ᑭᓄᐊᔪᐊ ᐊᓯᕙ
OWL AND IGLOO
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013), ᑭᓄᔭᐊ ᐊᓯᕗ, KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
OWL AND IGLOO
engraving, 1967, 35/50, Mat burn and discoloration around perimeter, hinge tape present on verso, minor imperfections but image place appears clean and bright. Overall good condition.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.
6 x 8 in — 15.2 x 20.3 cm
Provenance:
Estate of W.A. Ross MacFadden, Toronto, ON
Note:
In a delightful visual pun Kenojuak Ashevak gives us this sparely rendered but voluminous owl mirrored by an unlikely man-made counterpart in the form of a solitary igloo. Originally released in a set of six engravings, and limited to an addition of fifty, it was included in the 1967 Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print release. A charming example of the artist’s humor, and gift for economy in expression.
Published:
Blodgett, Jean, Kenojuak, Toronto: The Mintmark Press Ltd., 1985. p. 55.
West Baffin Co-operative, Eskimo Graphic Art / Les Arts Graphiques Esquimaux 1967, Cape Dorset, N.W.T.: West Baffin Co-operative, 1967. pl. 47.
References:
Blodgett, Jean, Kenojuak, Toronto: The Mintmark Press Ltd., 1985. p. 52.
Estimate: $500—700
OWL AND IGLOO
engraving, 1967, 35/50, Mat burn and discoloration around perimeter, hinge tape present on verso, minor imperfections but image place appears clean and bright. Overall good condition.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.
6 x 8 in — 15.2 x 20.3 cm
Provenance:
Estate of W.A. Ross MacFadden, Toronto, ON
Note:
In a delightful visual pun Kenojuak Ashevak gives us this sparely rendered but voluminous owl mirrored by an unlikely man-made counterpart in the form of a solitary igloo. Originally released in a set of six engravings, and limited to an addition of fifty, it was included in the 1967 Kinngait (Cape Dorset) print release. A charming example of the artist’s humor, and gift for economy in expression.
Published:
Blodgett, Jean, Kenojuak, Toronto: The Mintmark Press Ltd., 1985. p. 55.
West Baffin Co-operative, Eskimo Graphic Art / Les Arts Graphiques Esquimaux 1967, Cape Dorset, N.W.T.: West Baffin Co-operative, 1967. pl. 47.
References:
Blodgett, Jean, Kenojuak, Toronto: The Mintmark Press Ltd., 1985. p. 52.
Estimate: $500—700
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-17 | Waddington's | 10 | 500 | 700 | 1,440.00 |
