Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Lot 331: Inuit Carved Bird Sculpture, Arctic Canada, c. 1970

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

Lot 331:

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Inuit Carved Bird Sculpture, Arctic Canada, c. 1970

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

Carved stone sculpture representing a stylized Arctic bird, rendered with smooth, simplified contours and an upright posture. 

An old inventory label accompanies the sculpture.
Object: Bird sculpture
Culture: Inuit, Arctic Canada
Dimensions: 8 × 4 in. (20.3 × 10.2 cm)
Date: Circa 1970
Signature: Unidentified
Condition: Good overall condition with natural stone texture and minor surface wear consistent with age. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CANADA.
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.