Lukta Qiatsuk, ᓗᑕ ᑭᐊᓱᑲ
DANCING BEAR
LUKTA QIATSUK (1928-2004), ᓗᑕ ᑭᐊᓱᑲ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT
DANCING BEAR
stone, 1970
15 x 13.5 x 7 in — 38.1 x 34.3 x 17.8 cm
Provenance:
The Estate of Stanley B. Slocum
Note:
LuktaQiatsuk, known for his work in many different media, shows here also versatility in his subject matter. A departure from the birds for which he is perhaps most well known, this graceful carving of a dancing bear is rendered with confidence and an asymmetricallity often seen in the lifted wings of his many drawn, printed, and carved birds.
Estimate: $1,500—2,500
DANCING BEAR
stone, 1970
15 x 13.5 x 7 in — 38.1 x 34.3 x 17.8 cm
Provenance:
The Estate of Stanley B. Slocum
Note:
LuktaQiatsuk, known for his work in many different media, shows here also versatility in his subject matter. A departure from the birds for which he is perhaps most well known, this graceful carving of a dancing bear is rendered with confidence and an asymmetricallity often seen in the lifted wings of his many drawn, printed, and carved birds.
Estimate: $1,500—2,500
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-21 | Waddington's | 29 | 1,500 | 2,500 | 3,900.00 |
