Osuitok Ipeelee, R.C.A., ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ
MOTHER WITH CHILDREN
OSUITOK IPEELEE, R.C.A. (1923-2005)
MOTHER WITH CHILDREN
stone
27.5 x 10 x 8.5 in — 69.9 x 25.4 x 21.6 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature:
Jean Blodgett, "Osuitok Ipeelee" in Alma Houston, Inuit Art: An Anthology, Watson and Dwyer, Winnipeg,1988, page 46.
"His representations of the female range from portrait busts with delicate facial features, long eyelashes, pert noses and elaborate braids, to the buxom figures of his fisherwomen. He pays tribute to the Inuit woman's ability to fish, sew and care for children, and he frankly admires their physical form."
Estimate: $10,000–15,000
MOTHER WITH CHILDREN
stone
27.5 x 10 x 8.5 in — 69.9 x 25.4 x 21.6 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature:
Jean Blodgett, "Osuitok Ipeelee" in Alma Houston, Inuit Art: An Anthology, Watson and Dwyer, Winnipeg,1988, page 46.
"His representations of the female range from portrait busts with delicate facial features, long eyelashes, pert noses and elaborate braids, to the buxom figures of his fisherwomen. He pays tribute to the Inuit woman's ability to fish, sew and care for children, and he frankly admires their physical form."
Estimate: $10,000–15,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-27 | Waddington's | 76 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 10,800.00 |
