This photo is much better. The last name is indeed Michiyuk.
Sadly, bad penmanship exists in Inuktitut as well as in English. Neither signature is easy to read. The seal is from Sanikiluaq (formerly known as...
It was common enough but not all carvers chose to use the symbol. Interesting to note that some Inuit believed that the C surrounded by an O meant...
Sorry for my late arrival to the party...I tend to visit less often these days. As previously discussed, the © is a copyright symbol and the 1974...
Alas, the disc number E9-939 does not appear on the database.
Presumably they would provide value if you were interested in consigning the piece for sale.
Alas Jimmy is a fairly common given name.
Forgive my delayed response, I don’t check in as frequently these days. The one which is inscribed GWR is by Charlie Sappa (1923-D) from...
That is why so many of the fakes are inscribed as artists proofs and unnumbered. As we can see, there should only be one 80/300.
Sorry, I can't make anything out. Your camera seems to have focused more on the wooden surface than on the sculpture.
would it be possible to take a proper image of the base?
But if you are buying for resale it is best to have some knowledge. Journey seems to have a very good eye for his non art related purchases and...
I have also pointed out that absent real knowledge of art and/or the art market, do your research before purchasing.
I guess you haven’t seen all of my posts or my helpful comments. So be it. I have suggested several times over the years that Journey spend some...
My eyes!
What he said
Factory 100% and not one of the better factories either.
I hare to say this but it is better to do your research before buying. These have little to no resale value.
Obviously, Sotheby's and Christie's are global powerhouses that are well known to dealers and collectors alike but smaller players have to work...
What commission rate is being offered by the houses with higher estimates? A good auction house earns their commissions through better cataloging,...
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