Inuit Art Auction – Session 1

November 11, 2008

LOT 545

Lot 545

LEVI ALASUA PIRTI SMITH (1927-1986)

LEVI ALASUA PIRTI SMITH (1927-1986)
Lot 545 Details
LEVI ALASUA PIRTI SMITH (1927-1986), E9-1326, Povungnituk

SPIRIT

stone
signed in syllabics
10" x 7" x 3" — 25.4 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased from The Inukshuk Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario, 1974

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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