755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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This sale features a wide selection of fine and decorative arts from around the world ranging from ancient jewelry to contemporary art. Artwork includes an original Charles Schulz comic strip, a George Morrison painting, and a Roy Lichtenstein "Sunrise" print among others. Objects include a Paul Storr silver soup dish for the Rothschild family, a selection of fine jewelry, and a large group of Warren MacKenzie pottery. Also included is an entire room of wainscoting, a fireplace, and ceiling panels designed by John Bradstreet.
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LOT 378:
2 Inuit Soapstone Carvings - Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk
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Sold for: $100
Start price:
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100
Estimated price :
$200 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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2 Inuit Soapstone Carvings - Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk
Group of two Inuit soapstone carvings including one head and one figural group. The figural carving is by Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk (Inuk, 1931-2007), Disc# E9-1244, from Kangiqsualujjuaq in Northern Quebec, Canada. Signed along the underside.
Head; height: 4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 2 in. Crying; height: 6 1/4 in x width: 6 1/4 in x depth: 3 1/4 in.
Condition: No major cracks, dents, or losses. Wear throughout as shown in the listing image. Dust collected along the recessed areas. The coloration to the upper and underside of the item captured left in the listing image. Minute chipping to both items; however, it does not alter the overall appearance of each item. Along the underside of the bigger item, there is loss, measuring approximately 1 1/2 in; please see the listing image. To the back of the smaller item, there are areas with adhesive residue from old tape that was adhered to it. No visible sign of restoration under UV light to both items.
