-
Artworks
JOE TALIRUNILI (1893-1976) PUVIRNITUQ (POVUNGNITUK)
Otter with Lolling Tongue, c. 1970stone, 2.5 x 8.5 x 1 in (6.3 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm)
signed "JOE".LOT 23
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500Further images
First Arts has been fortunate to have presented some of the most important works ever created by Joe Talirunili. Indeed, we have sold several “Joe Boats,” first establishing and then...First Arts has been fortunate to have presented some of the most important works ever created by Joe Talirunili. Indeed, we have sold several “Joe Boats,” first establishing and then tying our own world record price for an Inuit sculpture at auction! This beautifully sinuous otter by Joe is proof positive that it is never the subject or the size that defines quality, and perhaps more importantly, that one needn’t spend a fortune to acquire a masterpiece. The Otter even seems to be smiling. Way to go, Joe!
References: For the best introduction to the work of this artist see Marybelle Myers, Joe Talirunili: a grace beyond the reach of art, (Montreal: La Federation des cooperatives du Nouveau-Quebec, 1977). For similar works in that book see pp. 5, 16.Provenance
Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle.
Join Our Mailing List
Join our mailing list
* denotes required fields
We will process the personal data you have supplied in accordance with our privacy policy (available on request). You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails.