Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 327: Small Inuit Carved Soapstone Transformation Figure, Arctic Canada, signed
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 327:
Small Inuit Carved Soapstone Transformation Figure, Arctic Canada, signed
Description
Small carved Soapstone sculpture depicting a stylized human face on one side and two opposing animal heads on the reverse, executed in a compact sculptural form characteristic of Inuit carving traditions.
Details
Object: Transformation figure sculpture
Culture: Inuit, Arctic Canada
Material: Carved stone (likely Soapstone)
Dimensions: 2.75 × 2 × 1.25 in. (7 × 5.1 × 3.2 cm)
Signature: Signed in syllabic on the base
Condition: Minor surface wear and abrasions consistent with handling and age.
Marks: Inventory label reading “ESKPT PRO 01013” and handwritten catalog reference.
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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