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Artworks
GEORGE ARLUK (1949-2023) ARVIAT (ESKIMO POINT)
Incised Antler with Hunters and their Prey, c. 1980antler, 5.5 x 21.75 x 16.5 in (14 x 55.2 x 41.9 cm)
signed, "ᐊᓗ";
accompanied by a handwritten note from C.J.G. Molson, "Incised Antler / from Baker Lake / by George Arluk / acquired Aug 1980 / by C.J.G.M."LOT 27
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800Further images
Arluk rarely worked in antler, and only two other examples could be identified during our research.. One is and early work by Arluk, created when he was just twelve years...Arluk rarely worked in antler, and only two other examples could be identified during our research.. One is and early work by Arluk, created when he was just twelve years old (see George Swinton, Sculpture of the Inuit, [Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1972/92], p. 129). For a tusk, see Virginia Watt et al., Canadian Guild of Crafts Quebec: The Permanent Collection: Inuit Arts and Crafts c. 1900-1980, (Montreal: Canadian Guild of Crafts Quebec, 1980), pl. 50, p. 60. In addition to this work being a delightful rarity, it is made all the more meaningful with the accompanying note from C.J.G. Molson.Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.
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