ISAH QUMALU SIVUARAPI (1925-1979) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
seemingly unsigned;
given to the artist on the accompanying typeset label.
LOT 74
ESTIMATE: $4,000 — $6,000
PRICE REALIZED: $9,000.00
Further images
Although unsigned this sculpture is unmistakably by the hand of Isah Qumalu Sivuarapi, who was one of the most gifted of the early Puvirnituq sculptors and a founding member of the Povungnituk Sculptors Society, which later became the Co-operative Association of Povungnituk (now Puvirnituq). Isah’s works are easily recognized for their carefully rendered details. Note the wonderfully etched facial hair and eyebrows on this sculpture as well as the attention paid to the construction of the garments. While this piece likely dates to the latter half of the 1950s, Isah has retained the use of ivory inlay more common to works from the first half of the decade. This exceptional work certainly rivals the sculptures of Isah Qumalu’s better known older brother Charlie Sivuarapik (1911-1968).
Provenance
Important Private Collection, Canada.Join Our Mailing List
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