Davidialuk Alasua Amittu, ᑎᕕᑎᐊᓗ
POLAR BEAR ATTACKING WOMAN
DAVIDIALUK ALASUA AMITTU (1910-1976), E9-824, POVUNGNITUK
POLAR BEAR ATTACKING WOMAN
stone, c. 1965, signed in Roman, inscribed with disc number
7.5" x 8.5" x 5" — 19.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm.
Provenance:
The John M. Rogers collection, CA
by descent to present owner
John M. Rogers was a prominent broker in the 1950s and 1960s, who under-wrote and promoted mining stocks in the Sudbury and Timmins areas. He was a connoisseur and collector with a deep appreciation for the art produced by Canada's Indigenous peoples. The included works of Inuit Art represent a portion of Rogers' collection.
Estimate: $3,000—5,000
POLAR BEAR ATTACKING WOMAN
stone, c. 1965, signed in Roman, inscribed with disc number
7.5" x 8.5" x 5" — 19.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm.
Provenance:
The John M. Rogers collection, CA
by descent to present owner
John M. Rogers was a prominent broker in the 1950s and 1960s, who under-wrote and promoted mining stocks in the Sudbury and Timmins areas. He was a connoisseur and collector with a deep appreciation for the art produced by Canada's Indigenous peoples. The included works of Inuit Art represent a portion of Rogers' collection.
Estimate: $3,000—5,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-02 | Waddington's | 83 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,800.00 |
