Pitseolak Ashoona, O.C., R.C.A.
UNTITLED (BIRDS IN FLIGHT)
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA (1904-1983), E7-1100, CAPE DORSET
UNTITLED (BIRDS IN FLIGHT)
felt tip drawing, c. 1970, signed in syllabics, unframed
22.5" x 17.25" — 57.2 x 43.8 cm.
Note:
‘Pitseolak’s name may have given her a personal affinity for birds: “My name is Pitseolak, the Eskimo word for sea pigeon. When I see pitseolaks over the sea, I say, There go those lovely birds-that’s me, flying!”’
Christine Lalonde, Pitseolak Ashoona: Life & Work, Art Canada Institute, May 2015, ebook, pg. 24
Estimate: $400—600
UNTITLED (BIRDS IN FLIGHT)
felt tip drawing, c. 1970, signed in syllabics, unframed
22.5" x 17.25" — 57.2 x 43.8 cm.
Note:
‘Pitseolak’s name may have given her a personal affinity for birds: “My name is Pitseolak, the Eskimo word for sea pigeon. When I see pitseolaks over the sea, I say, There go those lovely birds-that’s me, flying!”’
Christine Lalonde, Pitseolak Ashoona: Life & Work, Art Canada Institute, May 2015, ebook, pg. 24
Estimate: $400—600
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 | Waddington's | 192 | 400 | 600 | 336.00 |
