Niviaxie Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1908 - d. 1959

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    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, stencil, 15.75 x 15 in — 40 x 38.1 cm
      Sep. 16, 2020

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, stencil, 15.75 x 15 in — 40 x 38.1 cm

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ᓂᕕᐊᓯ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT ESKIMO SUMMER TENT stencil, 1959, 18/30 15.75 x 15 in — 40 x 38.1 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Calgary, AB Estimate: $5,000—7,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), CHAR FISHERMAN, sealskin stencil (unframed), 13 x 20 in — 33 x 50.8 cm
      May. 29, 2018

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), CHAR FISHERMAN, sealskin stencil (unframed), 13 x 20 in — 33 x 50.8 cm

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ᓂᕕᐊᓯ, E7-1077, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITCHAR FISHERMANsealskin stencil, 1959, 7/50, unframed13 x 20 in — 33 x 50.8 cmEstimate: $4,000—6,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), HUNTER WITH BEAR, stonecut (unframed), 18 x 12 in — 45.7 x 30.5 cm
      Nov. 21, 2017

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), HUNTER WITH BEAR, stonecut (unframed), 18 x 12 in — 45.7 x 30.5 cm

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ᓂᕕᐊᓯ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITHUNTER WITH BEARstonecut, 1959, 14/30, unframed18 x 12 in — 45.7 x 30.5 cmEstimate: $5,000—7,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), CHAR FISHERMEN, sealskin stencil (unframed), 11.75 x 23.25 in — 29.8 x 59.1 cm
      Nov. 21, 2017

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), CHAR FISHERMEN, sealskin stencil (unframed), 11.75 x 23.25 in — 29.8 x 59.1 cm

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ᓂᕕᐊᓯ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITCHAR FISHERMENsealskin stencil, 1959, 43/50, unframed11.75 x 23.25 in — 29.8 x 59.1 cmEstimate: $6,000—9,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ESKIMO FISHING THROUGH THE ICE, sealskin stencil (unframed), 18 x 15 in — 45.7 x 38.1 cm
      Nov. 21, 2017

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ESKIMO FISHING THROUGH THE ICE, sealskin stencil (unframed), 18 x 15 in — 45.7 x 38.1 cm

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ᓂᕕᐊᓯ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITESKIMO FISHING THROUGH THE ICEsealskin stencil, 1959, 29/30, unframed18 x 15 in — 45.7 x 38.1 cmEstimate: $6,000—9,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, sealskin stencil (unframed), unframed 15.75" x 14.75" — 40 x 37.5 cm.
      Nov. 24, 2016

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, sealskin stencil (unframed), unframed 15.75" x 14.75" — 40 x 37.5 cm.

      Est: -

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959)ESKIMO SUMMER TENTsealskin stencil1959, 28/5015.75" x 14.75" — 40 x 37.5 cm.Estimate: $5,000—7,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), RECLINED POLAR BEAR CUB EATING SEAL, stone, 3.25" x 5" x 8" — 8.3 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm.
      Nov. 22, 2016

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), RECLINED POLAR BEAR CUB EATING SEAL, stone, 3.25" x 5" x 8" — 8.3 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm.

      Est: $700 - $1,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), CAPE DORSET / KINGAITRECLINED POLAR BEAR CUB EATING SEALstone, c. 19573.25" x 5" x 8" — 8.3 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm.Provenance:The Peter J. Landry Collection of Inuit Art, U.S.A.Estimate: $700—1,000

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT, TWO BEARS HUNTING, stonecut, unframed 16.5 ins x 20.75 ins; 41.9 cms x 52.7 cms
      May. 30, 2016

      NIVIAXIE, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT, TWO BEARS HUNTING, stonecut, unframed 16.5 ins x 20.75 ins; 41.9 cms x 52.7 cms

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAITTWO BEARS HUNTINGstonecut1959, 43/50 unframed 16.5 ins x 20.75 ins; 41.9 cms x 52.7 cms Literature:“North Hunter v. Spirit”, Time Magazine February 8, 1960.Note:An uncatalogued Dorset Series print (prints in this category were only offered for sale in Cape Dorset). It was printed in both blue and black and green and black (see Waddington’s catalogue, November 2015, lot 151) and skillfully uses negative space to create the polar bears. Although not issued as part of the official 1959 Cape Dorset print collection, this print is as collectible as one of Niviaxie’s most prized images. In 1960, Time Magazine reported on the artists’s death:“Niviaksiak, of all the subjects he portrayed, the one that preyed most on his mind was bears. During the last months of his life, he pondered deeply on the soul of the great, inscrutable polar bear. Three months ago Niviaksiak and a young companion were tracking a bear. After several hours they finally caught sight of him. Niviaksiak moved in, raised his rifle to fire, then faltered and shrieked: ‘It’s dark. I’m falling!’ Without firing, he collapsed on the snow, died within minutes. The next day, when Niviaksiak’s companion returned to bury him, they found his body unmauled; the bear had not even come near him. Among Cape Dorset people there was only one explanation: Niviaksiak’s art had probed too near [and] had offended the spirit of the great polar bear.”

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT, ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, sealskin stencil, unframed 15.75 ins x 14.75 ins; 40 cms x 37.5 cms
      May. 30, 2016

      NIVIAXIE, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAIT, ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, sealskin stencil, unframed 15.75 ins x 14.75 ins; 40 cms x 37.5 cms

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE, CAPE DORSET/KINNGAITESKIMO SUMMER TENTsealskin stencil1959, 28/50 unframed 15.75 ins x 14.75 ins; 40 cms x 37.5 cms Note:Niviaxie, also known as Niviaksiak, was an excellent stone carver and hunter.  The artist was said to be a thinker, enjoying periods of solitude on his little island camp where he would disappear to for weeks at a time.  He and his wife Kunu were raising five children when he tragically died during an unusual hunting accident (see lot 42 for more detail). That very same year Kunu had to leave her family to travel south for treatment for tuberculosis. One can only imagine what a strenuous time it was for this family. Only 50 years old, Niviaksiak passed away before the official release of the 1959 Cape Dorset graphics collection, to which he contributed nine brilliant images. Of those, were some of the most striking of the entire 1959 collection. His prints demonstrate his innate ability to create simple yet exquisite images using graceful lines while conveying an intimacy in everyday subject matter. Kunu was a graphic artist as well. Her small, charming print, Girl with Skin Line was also included in the 1959 graphics collection. Her artwork would have had to sustain the family after the loss of her husband.Niviaksiak conceived a number of uncatalogued and experimental images as well as two posthumous prints in the 1960 graphics collection.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), TWO BEARS HUNTING, stonecut (unframed), 16.25" x 21" — 41.3 x 53.3 cm.
      Nov. 16, 2015

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), TWO BEARS HUNTING, stonecut (unframed), 16.25" x 21" — 41.3 x 53.3 cm.

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETTWO BEARS HUNTINGstonecut, 1959, 6/50, unframed16.25" x 21" — 41.3 x 53.3 cm.Note:This work is an uncatalogued Dorset Series print, (prints in this category were only offered for sale in Cape Dorset). It was printed in blue and black as well.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETTHE
      Nov. 17, 2014

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETTHE

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETTHE ARCHERsealskin stencil, 1960, 3/50, unframed12.5" x 24" - 31.8 x 61 cm.Provenance:Collection of the late Mr. Gerald B. White

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETSNOW
      Nov. 17, 2014

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETSNOW

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETSNOW HOUSE BUILDERSstonecut, 1959, 26/35, unframed12" x 12" - 30.5 x 30.5 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), HUNTER WITH BEAR, sealskin stencil (unframed), 18" x 12.5" - 45.7 x 31.8 cm.
      Jun. 02, 2014

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), HUNTER WITH BEAR, sealskin stencil (unframed), 18" x 12.5" - 45.7 x 31.8 cm.

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETHUNTER WITH BEARsealskin stencil, 1959, 18/30, unframed18" x 12.5" - 45.7 x 31.8 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), POLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, sealskin stencil (unframed), 13.75" x 24" - 34.9 x 61 cm.
      Jun. 02, 2014

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), POLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, sealskin stencil (unframed), 13.75" x 24" - 34.9 x 61 cm.

      Est: $8,000 - $12,000

      NIVIAXIE (1909-1959), E7-1077, CAPE DORSETPOLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICEsealskin stencil, 1959, 1/30, unframed13.75" x 24" - 34.9 x 61 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetCHAR FISHERMEN
      Nov. 08, 2010

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetCHAR FISHERMEN

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetCHAR FISHERMEN, sealskin stencil, 1959, a/p, unframed, 13" x 23" - 33 x 58.4 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetPOLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE
      Nov. 08, 2010

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetPOLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE

      Est: $15,000 - $20,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetPOLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, sealskin stencil, 1959, 30/WBEC 2, unframed, 13.5" x 24" - 34.3 x 61 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetSTANDING MAN
      Nov. 08, 2010

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetSTANDING MAN

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetSTANDING MAN, stone, 9.75" x 3.5" x 2" - 24.8 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm.

      Waddington's
    • Print by Niviaksiak (Niviaxie) (1908-1959)
      Jun. 02, 2010

      Print by Niviaksiak (Niviaxie) (1908-1959)

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      E7-1077, Cape Dorset, Arctic Gulls Seal skin stencil, 1959, 12/30 8.5 x 24 IN, 21.5 x 61 CM

      Walker's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), TWO BEARS HUNTING, stone block (unframed), 16" x 21" - 40.6 x 53.3 cm.
      Apr. 19, 2010

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), TWO BEARS HUNTING, stone block (unframed), 16" x 21" - 40.6 x 53.3 cm.

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetTWO BEARS HUNTING, stone block, 1959, 20/50, unframed, 16" x 21" - 40.6 x 53.3 cm.Provenance: Robertson Galleries, Ottawa, ca. 1970,Private Collection

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), POLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, skin stencil (unframed), 13.25" x 24" - 33.7 x 61 cm.
      Apr. 19, 2010

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), POLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, skin stencil (unframed), 13.25" x 24" - 33.7 x 61 cm.

      Est: $20,000 - $25,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape DorsetPOLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, skin stencil, 1959, 28/30, unframed, 13.25" x 24" - 33.7 x 61 cm.Provenance: Robertson Galleries, Ottawa, ca. 1970,Private Collection, B.C.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMO
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMO

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, sealskin print, 1959, 13/30, framed, sight, 12" x 12" - 30.5 x 30.5 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMOS
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMOS

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMOS FISHING THROUGH ICE, skin stencil, 1959, 23/30, framed, sight, 15" x 12" - 38.1 x 30.5 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset CHAR
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset CHAR

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset CHAR FISHERMEN, sealskin stencil, 1959, 16/50, framed, sight, 8.5" x 18.5" - 21.6 x 47 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset SNOW
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset SNOW

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset SNOW HOUSE BUILDERS, stoneblock, 1959, 22/50, framed, sight, 11.25" x 11.5" - 28.6 x 29.2 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset BEAR
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset BEAR

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset BEAR HUNTER ON SEA ICE, stone block, 1959, 22/30, framed, sight, 9.75" x 14.5" - 24.8 x 36.8 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ARCTIC
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ARCTIC

      Est: $7,000 - $10,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ARCTIC GULLS, sealskin stencil, 1959, 29/30, unframed, 8.5" x 24" - 21.6 x 61 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset MAN
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset MAN

      Est: $30,000 - $40,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset MAN HUNTING AT A SEAL HOLE IN THE ICE, skin stencil, May 1959, 15/30, framed, sight, 21" x 15" - 53.3 x 38.1 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset POLAR
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset POLAR

      Est: $25,000 - $35,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset POLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, sealskin print, 1959, 17/30, framed, sight, 12" x 22" - 30.5 x 55.9 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset HUNTER
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset HUNTER

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset HUNTER CARRYING A CUB, stone, ca. 1960, 8.25" x 6" x 3.5" - 21 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset STANDING WOMAN, stone, ca. 1955, 8.5" x 6" x 4" - 21.6 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm.

      Waddington's
    • NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset SEDNA,
      Nov. 09, 2009

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset SEDNA,

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset SEDNA, stone, 10" x 2.25" x 3.5" - 25.4 x 5.7 x 8.9 cm.

      Waddington's
    • [ INUIT ART ]
      Nov. 10, 2008

      [ INUIT ART ]

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset ARCTIC GULLS, seal skin stencil, June 1959, 26/30, unframed, 9" x 24" - 22.9 x 61 cm.

      Waddington's
    • [ INUIT ART ]
      Nov. 10, 2008

      [ INUIT ART ]

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset MAN HUNTING AT A SEAL HOLE IN THE ICE, skin stencil, May 1959, 14/30, unframed, 22.5" x 17" - 57.2 x 43.2 cm.

      Waddington's
    • [ INUIT ART ]
      Nov. 10, 2008

      [ INUIT ART ]

      Est: $10,000 - $15,000

      NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset POLAR BEAR AND CUB IN ICE, skin stencil, 1959, 1/30, unframed, 13.5" x 24" - 34.3 x 61 cm.

      Waddington's
    • Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape
      Apr. 14, 2008

      Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959), E7-1077, Cape Dorset MOTHER WITH CHILD, stone, ca. 1949, height 6.25" - 15.9 cm.

      Waddington's
    • Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959) NIVIAKSIAK,
      Apr. 14, 2008

      Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959) NIVIAKSIAK,

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959) NIVIAKSIAK, E7-1077, Cape Dorset CHAR FISHERMAN, sealskin stencil, 1959, 30/50, framed, sight, 11" x 19" - 27.9 x 48.3 cm.

      Waddington's
    • Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959) NIVIAKSIAK,
      Apr. 14, 2008

      Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959) NIVIAKSIAK,

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Inuit Art: NIVIAXIE (1908-1959) NIVIAKSIAK, E7-1077, Cape Dorset ESKIMO SUMMER TENT, skin stencil, 1959, 6/30, framed, sight, 13" x 11.75" - 33 x 29.8 cm.

      Waddington's
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