Bernadette Ivalooarjuk Saumik
TOTEMIC COMPOSITION WITH ARCTIC ANIMALS AND FIGURES
BERNADETTE IVALOOARJUK SAUMIK (1938-), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQ
TOTEMIC COMPOSITION WITH ARCTIC ANIMALS AND FIGURES
ivory with black inset, stone, signed in Roman, c. 1987
10.25" x 3.75" x 2.75" — 26 x 9.5 x 7 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Stone, acquired directly from the artist while in Rankin Inlet in 1987
Note:
Mr. Stone recounts that after purchasing an ivory work while in Hall Beach, he sought to find another for his collection by an artist in Rankin Inlet. He was approached by Saumik to create the work that he characterizes as “utterly charming for its breadth of content and execution.”
Estimate: $300—500
TOTEMIC COMPOSITION WITH ARCTIC ANIMALS AND FIGURES
ivory with black inset, stone, signed in Roman, c. 1987
10.25" x 3.75" x 2.75" — 26 x 9.5 x 7 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Stone, acquired directly from the artist while in Rankin Inlet in 1987
Note:
Mr. Stone recounts that after purchasing an ivory work while in Hall Beach, he sought to find another for his collection by an artist in Rankin Inlet. He was approached by Saumik to create the work that he characterizes as “utterly charming for its breadth of content and execution.”
Estimate: $300—500
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-24 | Waddington's | 434 | 300 | 500 | 330.00 |
