Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 312: Dorset Inuit Soapstone Bird Sculpture, Small Arctic Stone Carving, signed
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 312:
Dorset Inuit Soapstone Bird Sculpture, Small Arctic Stone Carving, signed
Description
Stylized bird carved in green Soapstone with compact body and simplified wing detailing characteristic of Dorset-area Inuit carving traditions. The sculpture emphasizes smooth contours and balanced form typical of small Arctic animal carvings.
Dimensions: 3.25 × 2.5 × 1.5 in.
Signature: signed and numbered on the base. Chipped on the beak.
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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