Janet Kigusiuq, ᔭᓇ ᑭᒍᓯᐊ
UNTITLED (LEGEND OF THE ORIGIN OF THE SUN AND THE MOON)
JANET KIGUSIUQ (1926-2005), E2-71, BAKER LAKE
UNTITLED (LEGEND OF THE ORIGIN OF THE SUN AND THE MOON)
coloured pencil and graphite drawing, dated 1973, signed in syllabics and disc number, unframed
22.25" x 29.75" — 56.5 x 75.6 cm.
Provenance:
Work sourced by Jack & Sheila Butler for the vendor.
Note:
Kigusiuq is the daughter of acclaimed artist Jessie Oonark (see Untitled drawing, lot 176) and sibling of many renowned artists including William Noah (see Wolf Man, stonecut, lot 99). Her drawings are narrative almost to the point of a candid snapshot, she typically illustrates the landscape familiar to her and daily activities of traditional life.
Estimate: $400—600
UNTITLED (LEGEND OF THE ORIGIN OF THE SUN AND THE MOON)
coloured pencil and graphite drawing, dated 1973, signed in syllabics and disc number, unframed
22.25" x 29.75" — 56.5 x 75.6 cm.
Provenance:
Work sourced by Jack & Sheila Butler for the vendor.
Note:
Kigusiuq is the daughter of acclaimed artist Jessie Oonark (see Untitled drawing, lot 176) and sibling of many renowned artists including William Noah (see Wolf Man, stonecut, lot 99). Her drawings are narrative almost to the point of a candid snapshot, she typically illustrates the landscape familiar to her and daily activities of traditional life.
Estimate: $400—600
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 | Waddington's | 175 | 400 | 600 | 900.00 |
