Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 308: Lake Harbour (Kimmirut) Inuit Soapstone Inuk Figure Sculpture
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 308:
Lake Harbour (Kimmirut) Inuit Soapstone Inuk Figure Sculpture
Description
Carved stone figure of an upright Inuit wearing a hooded parka, rendered with simplified anatomy and compact proportions.
Dimensions: 6.5 × 3.25 × 2 in.
Signature: Syllabically signed to the foot.
Provenance: From the collection of Ene Schoeler who served as Secretary of the Canadian Eskimo Arts Council from 1967 to 1989, during a critical period in the promotion and international recognition of Inuit art; works from her collection reflect close engagement with artists, co-operatives, and dealers active during this formative era.
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