Johnny Inukpuk
(1911-2007, Inuit; Port Harrison/Inukjuak)
Carved figure of boy ice fishing
Stone
Signed syllabically to underside and numbered: C-NO-5-87 / 14160; further marked with sticker: [illegible] / eskimo art esquimau
10" H x 6.875" W x 6.5" D
Provenance: The Guild Shop, Toronto, Ontario
Property from the Rex Gilman Chase Collection, Berkeley, CA, acquired from the above, November 27, 1989

Other Notes: Johnny Inukpuk began carving in the early 1950s after James Houson's first visit to Inukjuak. His work, including a very large piece entitled "Hunter," was part of a collection of Inuit art that was acquired by the TD Bank Financial Group in 1951. His work received recognition as part of an exhibition of Inuit art known as The Coronation Exhibition held at Gimpel Fils in London, England in 1953.

Overall good condition with wear and minor scuffs commensurate with age. The stone with naturally occurring imperfections, inclusions, and weathering typical for the material. With cork feet applied to underside Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.