First Nations & Inuit Art

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Artwork by Norval Morrisseau, Feast of the Loons
Lot #215
NORVAL MORRISSEAU
Feast of the Loons

three acrylics on canvas (triptych)
signed in syllabics along right side
30 x 72 in ( 76.2 x 182.9 cm ) ( overall (triptych) )

Auction Estimate: $60,000.00$40,000.00 - $60,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Norval Morrisseau, Snake
Lot #216
NORVAL MORRISSEAU
Snake

acrylic on kraft paper
signed in syllabics lower right
30.5 x 61.5 in ( 77.5 x 156.2 cm ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $12,000.00$8,000.00 - $12,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Norval Morrisseau, Three Loons and Fish
Lot #217
NORVAL MORRISSEAU
Three Loons and Fish

acrylic on kraft paper laid down on board
signed in syllabics lower right
20 x 26 in ( 50.8 x 66 cm ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $7,000.00$5,000.00 - $7,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Norval Morrisseau, Untitled (Two Figures)
Lot #218
NORVAL MORRISSEAU
Untitled (Two Figures)

acrylic on paperboard mounted to board
signed in syllabics lower left
39.5 x 31.5 in ( 100.3 x 80 cm ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $15,000.00$10,000.00 - $15,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Benjamin Chee Chee, Abstract
Lot #219
BENJAMIN CHEE CHEE
Abstract

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1974 lower right
30 x 24 in ( 76.2 x 61 cm )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$3,000.00 - $4,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Daphne Odjig, Water Spirits
Lot #220
DAPHNE ODJIG
Water Spirits

acrylic on paper
signed and dated 1968 lower left
21 x 28.5 in ( 53.3 x 72.4 cm ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $5,000.00$3,000.00 - $5,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Paul Toolooktook, Spirit and Child
Lot #221
PAUL TOOLOOKTOOK
Spirit and Child

stone and antler
signed (incised) in syllabics on the underside
12 x 11 x 9 in ( 30.5 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Pudlo Pudlat, Untitled
Lot #222
PUDLO PUDLAT
Untitled

coloured pencil
signed in syllabics lower right
22 x 30 in ( 55.9 x 76.2 cm ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Carl Ray, Loon
Lot #223
CARL RAY
Loon

acrylic on canvas
signed and inscribed in syllabics lower middle
17.5 x 23.5 in ( 44.5 x 59.7 cm )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Arthur Shilling, Fishing on a Bridge
Lot #224
ARTHUR SHILLING
Fishing on a Bridge

oil on board
signed and dated 1981 lower right; titled on the framing plaque
12 x 17 in ( 30.5 x 43.2 cm )

Auction Estimate: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Arthur Shilling, Untitled, Head Study of a Child
Lot #225
ARTHUR SHILLING
Untitled, Head Study of a Child

oil on board
signed and dated 1969 lower right
20.5 x 17 in ( 52.1 x 43.2 cm )

Auction Estimate: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Judas Ullulaq, Cavorting Spirit, circa 1990
Lot #226
JUDAS ULLULAQ
Cavorting Spirit, circa 1990

stone, antler and muskox horn
signed (incised) in syllabics on the underside
14 x 9 x 4 in ( 35.6 x 22.9 x 10.2 cm ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $6,000.00$4,000.00 - $6,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Tuna Iquliq, Mother and Child
Lot #227
TUNA IQULIQ
Mother and Child

stone
11 x 3.5 x 8 in ( 27.9 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Luke Anowtalik, Antler Men
Lot #228
LUKE ANOWTALIK
Antler Men

stone and antler
18 x 15 x 18 in ( 45.7 x 38.1 x 45.7 cm ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Abraham Etungat, Winged Bird
Lot #229
ABRAHAM ETUNGAT
Winged Bird

soapstone
signed (incised) in syllabics on the underside of a foot
12 x 8.5 x 4 in ( 30.5 x 21.6 x 10.2 cm ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $1,500.00$1,200.00 - $1,500.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Abraham Etungat, Bird with Spread Wings
Lot #230
ABRAHAM ETUNGAT
Bird with Spread Wings

soapstone
9 x 10.5 x 5.5 in ( 22.9 x 26.7 x 14 cm ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $1,500.00$1,200.00 - $1,500.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Carl Ray, Three Figures in Transformation
Lot #231
CARL RAY
Three Figures in Transformation

ink and watercolour
signed and inscribed in syllabics, dated 1973 lower right
18.5 x 24.5 in ( 47 x 62.2 cm ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $2,500.00$1,500.00 - $2,500.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Carl Ray, Untitled (Figure with Sun)
Lot #232
CARL RAY
Untitled (Figure with Sun)

ink on paper
signed and inscribed in syllabics, dated 1972 lower right
22 x 15 in ( 55.9 x 38.1 cm ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $1,500.00$1,200.00 - $1,500.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Pitseolak Ashoona, Asiwaqtuq
Lot #233
PITSEOLAK ASHOONA
Asiwaqtuq

colour stonecut
inscribed with the artist's name, titled, dated "Dorset 1979" and numbered 16/50 in the lower margin
17 x 15 in ( 43.2 x 38.1 cm ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Kenojuak Ashevak, Child with Owls
Lot #234
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK
Child with Owls

colour stonecut
inscribed with the artist's name, titled, dated "Dorset 1973" and numbered 9/50 in the lower margin
23 x 31 in ( 58.4 x 78.7 cm ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,000.00 - $2,000.00

Opens July 8th at 10:00:00 AM EDT
Closes July 22nd at 04:45:00 PM EDT

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