Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 315: Large Inuit Carved Bird Sculpture on Soapstone Base, Arctic, 11 in.
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 315:
Large Inuit Carved Bird Sculpture on Soapstone Base, Arctic, 11 in.
Description
Striking Inuit carved antler bird sculpture mounted on a Soapstone base. The elongated form emphasizes graceful movement and minimalist modeling, with a slender neck and beak rendered in a highly stylized manner. The sculpture reflects the modernist aesthetic adopted by many Inuit artists in the late 20th century, combining materials to create a balanced, sculptural composition.
A gallery label to the underside of the base references G. J. “Valoogak” and an inventory notation, suggesting prior retail gallery handling.
Length: 11 in.
Signature: Unsigned; gallery label to underside.
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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