Inuit Art Online Auction

November 24, 2016

LOT 490

Lot 490

PARR (1893-1969)

 PARR (1893-1969)
Lot 490 Details
PARR (1893-1969), Cape Dorset / Kingait

HUNTERS WITH DOGS AND SEAL; HUNTERS AND WALRUS

two graphite drawings
each c. 1960
each: 18.75" x 23.75" — 47.6 x 60.3 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
 PARR (1893-1969)
  •  PARR (1893-1969)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

The collector travelled to Cape
Dorset with the Department of Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada (now
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development Canada). The main
purpose of his visit was to assess the
stability of the paper being used by the
artists of the community. During this
time, the collector acquired a number of
graphic works. Proceeds from this
collection to benefit Inuit Tapiriit
Kanatami, a Canadian Inuit organization.

Note:


CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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