Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
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Lot 329: Mary Tassugat Inuit Soapstone Carved Kneeling Woman Sculpture, Signed
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 329:
Mary Tassugat Inuit Soapstone Carved Kneeling Woman Sculpture, Signed
Description
Carved Soapstone sculpture depicting a kneeling Inuit woman wearing a traditional parka with hood. The underside bears an incised signature attributed to Mary Tassugat, an Inuit artist known for expressive stone carvings depicting human subjects.
Details
Artist: Mary Tassugat (Inuit)
Object: Kneeling woman sculpture
Culture: Inuit, Arctic Canada
Material: Carved Soapstone
Dimensions: 5 × 3 × 3 in. (12.7 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm)
Signature: Incised signature to underside
Condition: Good overall condition with minor surface wear and natural stone inclusions consistent with the material.
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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