Sagiatuk Sagiatuk
SMALL BIRD WITH LIFTED WING
SAGIATUK SAGIATUK, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT
SMALL BIRD WITH LIFTED WING
stone, signed in syllabics, disc number inscribed
5" x 4.75" x 2" — 12.7 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm.
Provenance:
langfordgallery.com, Toronto, ON
Note:
Sagiatuk was a printmaker for the West Baffin Eskimo Co-op in Cape Dorset. This charming little piece demonstrates the carving skill it takes to recreate a stunning stonecut print. The same finely detailed lineation is evident in the wings, tail feathers and facial features. Sagiatuk was married to graphic artist Kakulu Sagiatuk.
Estimate: $300—500
SMALL BIRD WITH LIFTED WING
stone, signed in syllabics, disc number inscribed
5" x 4.75" x 2" — 12.7 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm.
Provenance:
langfordgallery.com, Toronto, ON
Note:
Sagiatuk was a printmaker for the West Baffin Eskimo Co-op in Cape Dorset. This charming little piece demonstrates the carving skill it takes to recreate a stunning stonecut print. The same finely detailed lineation is evident in the wings, tail feathers and facial features. Sagiatuk was married to graphic artist Kakulu Sagiatuk.
Estimate: $300—500
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-02 | Waddington's | 222 | 300 | 500 | 330.00 |
