Lot 124

Inuit Sculpture Group - Papialuk, Akpaliapik, Tugumiar

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Inuit Sculpture Group - Papialuk, Akpaliapik, Tugumiar

Estimate: $200 - $300

Starting Bid: $100

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 14, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

(1) Josie Pamiutu Papialuk (First Nations / Inuit, Povunggituk / Puvirnituq, disc # E9-861, 1918-1996). Stone carving of a spotted seal, n.d. Signed "Josie Pappy" with disc number on underside of base; (2) Lazaroosee Akpaliapik (First Nations / Inuit, Arctic Bay / Ikpiarjuk, disc # E5-907, b. 1921). Stone carving of a seal, n.d. Signed with name and disc number on underside of base; (3) Therese Paolak Tugumiar (First Nations / Inuit, Repulse Bay / Naujaat, b. 1944). Stone carving of an owl, n.d. Signed in syllabics with disc number on underside of base. A lovely ensemble of 3 stone animals hand-carved by Inuit artists: a spotted seal by Josie Pamiutu Papialuk, a reecumbent seal by Lazaroosee Akpaliapik, and an owl by Therese Paolak Tugumiar. Size of largest (spotted seal; all similar in size): 3.6" L x 1.3" W x 2.8" H (9.1 cm x 3.3 cm x 7.1 cm)

Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection

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Item # 181764

  • Condition: Good. All are signed on undersides of bases. A few light scratches in areas but otherwise all 3 are intact and excellent with smooth surfaces.

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$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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