JIMMY TAIPANAK, INUIT, Bear, 1979
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Sculptures & CarvingsRelated Sculptures & Carvings
More Items in Inuit Sculptures & Carvings
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
JIMMY TAIPANAK (1919-2000) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE)
Bear, 1979
stone, 3.75 x 7 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 17.8 x 3.8 cm)
unsigned.
Provenance
Private Collection, British Columbia.
Jimmy Taipanak is best known for his small carvings of polar bears and other animals, and his mask-like human faces. His faces especially but even his animal carvings remind us of the style, and certainly the sensibility of the artist John Kavik of Rankin Inlet. All Taipanak’s works exhibit simplified form; this delightful bear, while certainly quirky, is less crudely formed and certainly more highly finished than most. Taipanak was married to the well-respected and much-loved Baker Lake textile artist Annie Piklak Taipanak.
References: For similar works by the artist see Walker’s Auctions, March 2020, Lot 34; and Waddington’s Auctions, November 2008, Lot 305.
Bear, 1979
stone, 3.75 x 7 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 17.8 x 3.8 cm)
unsigned.
Provenance
Private Collection, British Columbia.
Jimmy Taipanak is best known for his small carvings of polar bears and other animals, and his mask-like human faces. His faces especially but even his animal carvings remind us of the style, and certainly the sensibility of the artist John Kavik of Rankin Inlet. All Taipanak’s works exhibit simplified form; this delightful bear, while certainly quirky, is less crudely formed and certainly more highly finished than most. Taipanak was married to the well-respected and much-loved Baker Lake textile artist Annie Piklak Taipanak.
References: For similar works by the artist see Walker’s Auctions, March 2020, Lot 34; and Waddington’s Auctions, November 2008, Lot 305.
Condition
The absence of condition does not imply that an item is free from defects, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Our team can provide thorough and comprehensive condition reports and additional images. We welcome your enquiries at info@firstarts.ca or 647-286-5012.
NOTE
Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported.
NOTE
Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported.
Buyer's Premium
- 23%
JIMMY TAIPANAK, INUIT, Bear, 1979
Estimate CA$600 - CA$900
4 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Toronto, Ontario, caSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
TOP