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Announcing our Fall 2024 Sale
Monday 2 December 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
We are pleased to announce that our Fall 2024 Live Auction of Inuit & First Nations Art will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET.

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Lot 11
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
The Enchanted Owl, 1960
stonecut print in blue ink, 24 x 31.25 in (60.6 x 79.7 cm)

ESTIMATE: $200,000 — $300,000

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Fall 2024 | Inuit & First Nations Art Live Auction
Monday 2 December 2024 at 7 PM ET
We are proud to present our Fall 2024 offering in two thoughtfully curated volumes, each designed to capture the full scope and significance of these remarkable works for your consideration.

As you explore these catalogues, we hope you find works that resonate—pieces that spark curiosity, stir emotion, and leave a lasting impression. It is our honour to be stewards of these remarkable works of art and it is our privilege to share them with you.

INGO HESSEL

613-818-2100

INGO@FIRSTARTS.CA

NADINE DI MONTE

647-286-5012

INFO@FIRSTARTS.CA

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VIEW PDF CATALOGUE VOL. II
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- BILL REID (IIJUWAS), O.B.C., R.C.A. (1920-1998), HAIDA
  Grizzly Medallion and Chain, 1972 / 1988
  the pendant: testing 22 kt gold, 2 x 0.25 x 2 in (5.1 x 0.6 x 5.1 cm), 26 g,
  the chain: testing 22 kt gold, 24.25 in (61.6 cm) in length, 36 g.
  
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  Angels in the Moon, 1960 #4
  stonecut, 26 x 20 in (66 x 50.8 cm)
  
  $ 2,000.00
  
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- PRESTON SINGLETARY (1963- ) TLINGIT
  Clan Hat, 2007
  hand blown and sand carved glass, 8 x 21.25 x 21.25 in (20.3 x 54 x 54 cm)
  
  $ 15,000.00
  
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  Caribou at Dawn, 2001 #3
  stonecut and stencil on Kozo natural paper, 24 x 30 in (62 x 76.5 cm)
  
  $ 1,800.00
  
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