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Artworks
OVILOO TUNNILLIE, R.C.A. (1949-2014) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Woman Holding a Book, early 2000sstone, 15.75 x 5.5 x 3.75 in (40 x 14 x 9.5 cm)
signed, inscribed with artist's disc number, and further indistinctly inscribed, "ᐅᕕᓗ / E.7. 779 / [indistinct]."LOT 17
ESTIMATE: $3,500 — $5,000\
PRICE REALIZED: $5,124.00Further images
Oviloo's artistry brings powerful depictions of women to life, from self-portraits to grieving mothers, and nude female torsos. In this serene sculpture, the beauty lies in the subtleties: a gently...Oviloo's artistry brings powerful depictions of women to life, from self-portraits to grieving mothers, and nude female torsos. In this serene sculpture, the beauty lies in the subtleties: a gently upturned mouth, a book held in her hands, and a small foot extending forward, as if stepping into our space. It's as though she wishes to share a passage from her book, engaging us in her story. The sculpture's enchantment is enhanced by the highly polished stone, which plays with the light, adding depth and allure to the work.Provenance
A French Collection.
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