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Sun, Aug 20, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Aug 21, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2049

OVILU TUNNILLIE SERPENTINE SCULPTURE

Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

OVILU TUNNILLIE (INUIT, 1949-2014), SERPENTINE SCULPTURE, H 12", W 12", L 24", "FALCON":Titled "Falcon".  Signed at the foot.  Ovilu Tunnillie has been regarded as one of the most accomplished female carvers of her generation and was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy in 2003.

Condition

Minor chips to the front feet. Otherwise in good condition. Ad    There is also a chip to one wing measuring approx. 1/8". RB 8-18-17
 
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