UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, Possibly KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ (GEORGE RIVER)
Whale on Base, c. 1970s/80s
antler and black inlay, 1.75 x 5.25 x 1.5 in (4.4 x 13.3 x 3.8 cm)
unsigned.
unsigned.
LOT 45
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
ESTIMATE: $100 — $200
In this lovely little work, the antler’s natural speckling reads like the fish’s own mottled skin, giving the smooth form a sense of realism without added colour. These soft 'freckles'...
In this lovely little work, the antler’s natural speckling reads like the fish’s own mottled skin, giving the smooth form a sense of realism without added colour. These soft 'freckles' animate the body as the fish glides forward, mouth tipped into an almost-smile. Delightful.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto.Join Our Mailing List
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