Pauta Saila Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Pauta Saila Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 17, 2024
Print, Pauta Saila
Est: $100 - $200
Pauta Saila (Inuit/Canadian, 1916-2009), Untitled (Person with Bears), etching, pencil signed lower right, edition 9/50, overall (with frame): 16"h x 18.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 20, 2024
Print, Pauta Saila
Est: $200 - $400
Pauta Saila (Inuit/Canadian, 1916-2009), Untitled (Person with Bears), etching, pencil signed lower right, edition 9/50, overall (with frame): 16"h x 18.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 27, 2024
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), OWL
Est: $200 - $400
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) OWL signed and numbered 29/50 Estimate: $200—400 CAD Important: This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.
Waddington's
Jun. 18, 2024
Saila, Pauta - Inuit Stone Cut - Two Geese - 1967
Est: $750 - $1,000
Saila, Pauta (1916-2009) Inuit Stone Cut - Two Geese (1967) Description (FR): Gravure sur pierre sur papier intitulée Two Geese, numérotée 18/50, signée en syllabique et romain Pauta, datée 1967, provenance importante collection privée, Montréal, une autre impression est exposée au musée des beaux art de Montréal Description (EN): Stonecut print on paper titled Two Geese, numbered 18/50, signed in syllabic and roman Pauta, datée 1967, provenance important private collection, Montreal, another print is exhibited at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Dimension (PO): 21" x 25 1/2" Dimension (CM): 53.3 x 64.7 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de répondre à vos questions de manière détaillée. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
May. 29, 2024
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), WOMAN WITH ULU, 1966
Est: $500 - $700
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) WOMAN WITH ULU, 1966 stonecut, titled, dated and numbered 50/50; artist's name in Roman and syllabics Estimate: $500—700
Waddington's
May. 29, 2024
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), OWL, CA. 1964
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) OWL, CA. 1964 stone, signed in Roman Estimate: $3,000—4,000
Waddington's
May. 29, 2024
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), DANCING BEAR, CA. 1980
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) DANCING BEAR, CA. 1980 stone, ivory, signed in syllabics without base 12.25 x 9 x 4.25 in — 31.1 x 22.9 x 10.8 cm Estimate: $8,000—10,000 Important: Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our specialists for further details.
Waddington's
May. 29, 2024
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), REARING BEAR, CA. 1965
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Pauta Saila ᐸᐅᑕ ᓯᓚ, RCA (1916-2009), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) REARING BEAR, CA. 1965 stone, ivory, unsigned; accompanied by scans of the original invoice from The Snow Goose Gallery, and of a Canadian Arctic Producers Limited declaration, both dated 1975 Estimate: $20,000—30,000 Important: Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our specialists for further details.
Waddington's
Apr. 17, 2024
Pauta Saila, 15 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (40 x 59.7 cm.)
Est: $400 - $600
Pauta Saila, Cape Dorset Owl, stonecut, #45/50, signed and dated, 1964.
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Mar. 26, 2024
Inuit Stone Cut - Saila, Pauta - Two Geese - 1967
Est: $750 - $1,500
Saila, Pauta (1916-2009) Two Geese (1967) Description (FR): Gravure sur pierre sur papier intitulee Two Geese, numerotee 18/50, signee en syllabique et romain Pauta, datee 1967, provenance importante collection privee, Montreal, une autre impression est exposee au musee des beaux art de Montreal Description (EN): Stonecut print on paper titled Two Geese, numbered 18/50, signed in syllabic and roman Pauta, datee 1967, provenance important private collection, Montreal, another print is exhibited at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Dimension (PO): 27" x 32 1/2" Dimension (CM): 68 x 81 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de rÃ©pondre Ã vos questions de maniÃ¨re dÃ©taillÃ©e. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Mar. 23, 2024
1964 Signed Pauta Saila RCA Inuit Owl Engraving
Est: $40 - $15,000
1964 Signed Pauta Saila (Kinnagait / Cape Dorset 1916-2009) RCA Inuit Owl Engraving. Signed and numbered 16/50. Paper measures 12.5 x 17.5 inches W, frame measures 16.5 x 19.5 inches.
Kavanagh Auctions
Nov. 30, 2023
Pauta Saila ''Eskimo Woman'' Large Stone Sculpture
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Pauta Saila (1916-2009 Inuit) ''Eskimo Woman'' Stone Sculpture 21''x15''x9''. Museum quality large carved stone native sculpture. Signed ''Pauta'' on bottom. Comes on fitted wood base 28'' total. Some scattered surface marks. Overall excellent condition. It weighs 107 pounds by itself and base is 7 pounds. From a distinguished corporate collection, Washington State.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Nov. 25, 2023
Pauta Saila Felt Tip Pen Drawing Cape Dorset Inuit
Est: $800 - $1,200
20" by 25 7/8". Pauta Saila (1916 - 2009) was active/lived in Northwest Territories, Ontario / Canada. Pauta Saila is known for Inuit sculpture. An important Canadian Inuit carver, sculptor, draftsman and printmaker, Pauta Saila was born in Kilaparutua (Baffin Island), Northwest Territories, settled in Cape Dorset (Baffin Island) in the early 1960s, and died in Ottawa, Ontario. His trademark dancing bears are iconic works of Inuit art; a Pauta bear is considered a prized addition to any collection of Inuit art. His work is discussed in most of the comprehensive books about Inuit art and he is the subject of articles in every edition of the Canadian Encyclopedia since the 1980s. His works are in numerous museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) and the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa). He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts* in 2003.
Davis Brothers Auction
Oct. 26, 2022
Saila, Pauta - Bird
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Saila, Pauta (1916-2009) Bird Description: Stone, signed Paouta Dimension (PO): 5 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" Dimension (CM): 14.0 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Oct. 26, 2022
Saila, Pauta - Dancing bear
Est: $25,000 - $40,000
Saila, Pauta (1916-2009) Dancing bear Description: Stone and walrus tusk, signed in syllabics Dimension (PO): 11" x 9" x 6" Dimension (CM): 27.9 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Jun. 16, 2022
PAUTA SAILA R.C.A.1916-2009 KINNGAIT CAPE DORSET
Est: $200 - $300
Pauta Saila R.C.A. (Kinngait / Cape Dorset 1916-2009). A fine Inuit engraving on paper, 1962. Untitled. The work is signed, and numbered (edition of 50) in pencil. Framed, under glass Measures: H 11 1/2" x W 16 3/4" Sight: 6 1/2" x 12 1/4" Provenance: From the estate collection of John Stage. Mr. Stage was a well regarded and widely known photojournalist. His work was used in many prominent publications from the 1950's onwards. The following provided courtesy of the Stage Family. As a freelance photojournalist for 38 years, assignments from magazines (Holiday, Life, Look, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Town & Country), book publishers and occasional advertising agencies took him to all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. He specialized in photo essays which portrayed the people, the land, the history and the culture of communities and
Austin York LLC
Mar. 24, 2022
PAUTA SAILA R.C.A.1916-2009 KINNGAIT CAPE DORSET
Est: $200 - $300
Pauta Saila R.C.A. (Kinngait / Cape Dorset 1916-2009). A fine Inuit engraving on paper, 1962. Untitled. The work is signed, and numbered (edition of 50) in pencil. Framed, under glass Measures: H 11 1/2" x W 16 3/4" Sight: 6 1/2" x 12 1/4" Provenance: From the estate collection of John Stage. Mr. Stage was a well regarded and widely known photojournalist. His work was used in many prominent publications from the 1950's onwards. The following provided courtesy of the Stage Family. As a freelance photojournalist for 38 years, assignments from magazines (Holiday, Life, Look, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Town & Country), book publishers and occasional advertising agencies took him to all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. He specialized in photo essays which portrayed the people, the land, the history and the culture of communities and
Austin York LLC
Nov. 10, 2021
Pauta Saila (1916-2009), Dancing Bear Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Pauta Saila (1916-2009), Dancing Bear Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada Carved serpentine, marked to side of foot, with paper label. (H: 10 in.) Provenance Purchased in 1998 Private Philadelphia collection. Condition report: excellent condition; minor fleabite under right-facing arm
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 30, 2021
A Pauta Saila, R.C.A. sculpture
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Pauta Saila, R.C.A. Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (1916-2009), dancing bear, carved stone sculpture with bone teeth, signed in syllabics on the side of the standing foot. height 17 1/2in, width 9in, depth 6 1/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 30, 2021
A Pauta Saila, R.C.A. sculpture
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Pauta Saila, R.C.A. Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (1916-2009), dancing bear, carved stone sculpture with bone teeth, signed in syllabics on the underside of the raised foot. height 18 3/4in, width 10 3/4in, depth 6 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 16, 2020
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), BIRDS CONVERSING, stonecut, 18.5 x 24.75 in — 47 x 62.9 cm
Est: $600 - $900
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐊ ᓯᓚ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT BIRDS CONVERSING stonecut, 1967, 21/50 18.5 x 24.75 in — 47 x 62.9 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Toronto, ON Estimate: $600—900
Waddington's
Sep. 16, 2020
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING BEAR, stone, ivory, 24 x 18 x 5 in — 61 x 45.7 x 12.7 cm
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐊ ᓯᓚ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT DANCING BEAR stone, ivory 24 x 18 x 5 in — 61 x 45.7 x 12.7 cm Provenance: Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, BC Private Collection, Calgary, AB Estimate: $40,000—60,000
Waddington's
Sep. 16, 2020
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ATTACKING POLAR BEAR, stone, ivory, 10.25 x 14 x 6 in — 26 x 35.6 x 15.2 cm
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐊ ᓯᓚ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT ATTACKING POLAR BEAR stone, ivory, signed in syllabics, c.1975-80 10.25 x 14 x 6 in — 26 x 35.6 x 15.2 cm Provenance: Quest Gallery, Victoria, BC Private Collection, Calgary, AB Estimate: $10,000—15,000
Waddington's
Sep. 16, 2020
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), SCENTING BEAR, stone, 13.5 x 22 x 7 in — 34.3 x 55.9 x 17.8 cm
Est: $25,000 - $45,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐊ ᓯᓚ, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAIT SCENTING BEAR stone, c. 1965 13.5 x 22 x 7 in — 34.3 x 55.9 x 17.8 cm Provenance: Art Primitif, Montreal, 1965 Private Collection, Calgary, AB Estimate: $25,000—45,000
Waddington's
May. 01, 2020
A Pauta Saila sculpture
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Pauta Saila, R.C.A. Inuit, Kinngait/Cape Dorset, (1916-2009), standing bear, carved stone, signed in syllabics on the underside. height 4 1/2in, width 2 5/8in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 01, 2020
A Pauta Saila sculpture
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Pauta Saila R.C.A. Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (1916-2009), dancing bear, carved stone with bone teeth, signed in syllabics on the underside. height 14in, width 9in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 01, 2020
A Pauta Saila sculpture
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Pauta Saila R.C.A. Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (1916-2009), crouching bear, carved stone. height 8.5in, width 8in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 01, 2020
A Pauta Saila sculpture
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Pauta Saila R.C.A. Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (1916-2009), dancing bear, carved stone with bone teeth, signed in Roman on the underside. height 14in, width 8in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 01, 2020
A Pauta Saila sculpture
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Pauta Saila R.C.A. Inuit, Cape Dorset/Kinngait, (1916-2009), dancing bear, carved stone with bone teeth, signed in syllabics and Roman on the underside. height 20in, width 11 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 01, 2020
A Pauta Saila sculpture
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Pauta Saila, R.C.A. Inuit, Kinngait/Cape Dorset, (1916-2009), dancing bear, 1983, carved stone with bone teeth, signed in Roman and syllabics on the underside. height 23in, width 12in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 31, 2018
Pauta Saila Cape Dorset, 24 1/2 x 34 in. (62.2 x 86.4 cm)
Est: $200 - $300
Pauta Saila Cape Dorset, Woman with Ulu, stonecut, # 30/50, signed and dated 1966, 24 1/2 x 34 in. (62.2 x 86.4 cm)
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Oct. 19, 2018
Pauta Saila (1917-2009 Inuit) ''Bird and Fish'' 1967 Stonecut Print 16''x23'' Sheet. Pencil signed and numbered 27 of 50 edition lower margin. Framed 16.5''x23.5''. Excellent condition with strong colors. (SI)
Est: $100 - $300
Pauta Saila (1917-2009 Inuit) ''Bird and Fish'' 1967 Stonecut Print 16''x23'' Sheet. Pencil signed and numbered 27 of 50 edition lower margin. Framed 16.5''x23.5''. Excellent condition with strong colors. (SI)
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 20, 2018
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), OWL ON CAIRN, stonecut (framed), 23 x 15 in — 58.4 x 38.1 cm
Est: $400 - $600
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITOWL ON CAIRNstonecut, 1967, 11/50, framed, sight23 x 15 in — 58.4 x 38.1 cmEstimate: $400—600
Waddington's
May. 31, 2018
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), UNTITLED (THREE POLAR BEARS), coloured pencil and graphite drawing (unframed), 26.75 x 20 in — 67.9 x 50.8 cm
Est: $600 - $900
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐊ ᓯᓚ, E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITUNTITLED (THREE POLAR BEARS)coloured pencil and graphite drawing, signed in syllabics, unframed26.75 x 20 in — 67.9 x 50.8 cmEstimate: $600—900
Waddington's
May. 29, 2018
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), STRUTTING POLAR BEAR, stone, 10 x 8.25 x 5 in — 25.4 x 21 x 12.7 cm
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐅᑕ ᓴᐃᓚ, E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITSTRUTTING POLAR BEARstone, signed in Roman and syllabics, c. 197010 x 8.25 x 5 in — 25.4 x 21 x 12.7 cmProvenance:Gallery One, Toronto, 1984Private Collection, WINote:Pauta was one of the first Inuk artists to develop a distinctive, personally unique style. A Pauta bear among a shelf of polar bear sculptures is instantly recognized. Although he worked on a wide variety of subjects, his dancing bears are particularly significant to him because polar bears are important shamanistic creatures, embodied spirit helpers of Inuit culture. Estimate: $6,000—9,000
Waddington's
May. 29, 2018
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING BEAR, stone, 5.25 x 2.5 x 1.25 in — 13.3 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), ᐸᐊ ᓯᓚ, E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITDANCING BEARstone, signed in syllabics5.25 x 2.5 x 1.25 in — 13.3 x 6.4 x 3.2 cmNote:A shrunken version of Pauta’s typical dancing bear. Balanced on one foot, his bears possess human attributes.Estimate: $1,000—1,500
Waddington's
Nov. 23, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING SEAL, stone, 9.75 x 5.75 x 3.5 in — 24.8 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm
Est: $600 - $900
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITDANCING SEALstone, signed in Roman, c. 19679.75 x 5.75 x 3.5 in — 24.8 x 14.6 x 8.9 cmProvenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $600—900
Waddington's
Oct. 05, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), OWL, engraving (unframed), 9" x 12" — 22.9 x 30.5 cm.
Est: $200 - $400
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITOWLengraving, 1963, 2/50, unframed9" x 12" — 22.9 x 30.5 cm.Estimate: $200—400
Waddington's
Aug. 31, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING POLAR BEAR, stone, ivory, 10.75" x 7" x 4" — 27.3 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITDANCING POLAR BEARstone, ivory, signed in syllabics, c. 1990’s10.75" x 7" x 4" — 27.3 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm.Estimate: $2,000—3,000
Waddington's
Jun. 03, 2017
Pauta Saila, (Inuit, 1916-2009), Hawk Atop Muskox, 1967, stonecut, 18.5" x 13.5"
Est: $400 - $600
Pauta Saila (Inuit, 1916-2009) Hawk Atop Muskox, 1967 stonecut signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil edition of 50 18.5" x 13.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 01, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), SEAL OIL LAMP AND DRYING RACK, felt tip drawing (unframed), 20.5" x 26" — 52.1 x 66 cm.
Est: -
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITSEAL OIL LAMP AND DRYING RACKfelt tip drawing, signed in syllabics and Roman, c. 1970, unframed20.5" x 26" — 52.1 x 66 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $300—500
Waddington's
Jun. 01, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), THE FISH TRAP, felt tip drawing (unframed), 20" x 25.5" — 50.8 x 64.8 cm.
Est: -
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITTHE FISH TRAPfelt tip drawing, signed in syllabics, c.1970, unframed20" x 25.5" — 50.8 x 64.8 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $300—500
Waddington's
Jun. 01, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), BIRD, stone, 7" x 8" x 2" — 17.8 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm.
Est: -
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITBIRDstone, signed in Roman, c. 19707" x 8" x 2" — 17.8 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $400—600
Waddington's
May. 30, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), PLAYFUL SEAL, stone, 8.5" x 12" x 3" — 21.6 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITPLAYFUL SEALstone, signed in Roman, c. 19708.5" x 12" x 3" — 21.6 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $700—1,000
Waddington's
May. 30, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING SEAL, stone, 9.75" x 5.75" x 3.5" — 24.8 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITDANCING SEALstone, signed in Roman, c. 19679.75" x 5.75" x 3.5" — 24.8 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $1,000—1,500
Waddington's
May. 30, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING POLAR BEAR, stone, ivory, 10.75" x 7" x 4" — 27.3 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITDANCING POLAR BEARstone, ivory, signed in syllabics, c. 1990’s10.75" x 7" x 4" — 27.3 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm.Estimate: $3,000—5,000
Waddington's
May. 30, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), DANCING POLAR BEAR CUBS, stone, 3.5" x 4" x 3" — 8.9 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm.; 4.25" x 3" x 1.25" — 10.8 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm. (2 Pieces)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITDANCING POLAR BEAR CUBSstone, signed in Roman, c. 19703.5" x 4" x 3" — 8.9 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm.; 4.25" x 3" x 1.25" — 10.8 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $2,500—3,500
Waddington's
May. 30, 2017
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), POLAR BEAR, stone, 9" x 7.5" x 2.5" — 22.9 x 19.1 x 6.4 cm.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PAUTA SAILA, R.C.A. (1916-2009), E7-990, CAPE DORSET / KINNGAITPOLAR BEARstone, signed in Roman, c. 19709" x 7.5" x 2.5" — 22.9 x 19.1 x 6.4 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Literature:Bernadette Driscoll, Uumajut, Animal Imagery In Inuit Art, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1985, page 41 & 46Note:The bear has been widely depicted since prehistoric times because it is connected with shamanism and is an important helper spirit in Inuit culture. Pauta himself has suggested his polar bears are shamanistic. “Polar bears are like human beings. ...I think and feel that the bear has a spirit to be put into the carving.”Estimate: $5,000—7,000
Waddington's