JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET)
Mother and Child, c. 1970
unglazed ceramic, 6.5 x 4.25 x 5.5 in (16.5 x 10.8 x 14 cm)
unsigned.
unsigned.
LOT 40
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
PRICE REALIZED: $1,220.00
ESTIMATE: $1,500 — $2,500
PRICE REALIZED: $1,220.00
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When working with a pliable substance like clay, Kavik adhered to the raw, 'primal' aesthetic evident in his hard stone creations. His distinctive style was not confined by the challenges...
When working with a pliable substance like clay, Kavik adhered to the raw, "primal" aesthetic evident in his hard stone creations. His distinctive style was not confined by the challenges of carving hard materials with basic tools, but rather stemmed from his innovative and imaginative mind. Like many of Kavik's ceramics, this piece is unglazed. Intriguingly, this sculpture is more substantial in volume compared to his stone works and commands a strong presence. The slightly bewildered facial expressions, especially that of the curious child, are particularly captivating.
Provenance
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver;Acquired from the above by John & Joyce Price, Seattle.
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