Isa Smiler Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Isa Smiler Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 10, 2024
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ (1921-1986), WINGED SHAMAN
Est: $700 - $900
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ (1921-1986), Inukjuak (Port Harrison) WINGED SHAMAN signed in Roman Estimate: $700—900 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 20, 2024
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ (1921-1986), HUNTERS WRESTLING
Est: $500 - $700
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ (1921-1986), Inukjuak (Port Harrison) HUNTERS WRESTLING signed in syllabics; disc number inscribed Estimate: $500—700 CAD
Waddington's
Oct. 26, 2022
Smiler, Isa Aqiattusuk (Attr.) - Bow hunter
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Smiler, Isa Aqiattusuk (Attr.) (1921-1986) Bow hunter Description: Stone and bone, unsigned Dimension (PO): 9" x 6" x 6 1/2" Dimension (CM): 22.9 x 15.2 x 16.6 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Oct. 26, 2022
Smiler, Isa Aqiattusuk (Attr.) - Hunter and walrus
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Smiler, Isa Aqiattusuk (Attr.) (1921-1986) Hunter and walrus Description: Stone and walrus tusk, sinew, unsigned Dimension (PO): 7 1/4" x 10" x 4 1/2" Dimension (CM): 18.4 x 25.4 x 11.4 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Oct. 26, 2022
Smiler, Isa Aqiattusuk - Otters and fish
Est: $400 - $600
Smiler, Isa Aqiattusuk (1921-1986) Otters and fish Description: Stone, signed Isa, disc number E9-706, numbered 115335 with Eskimo Art label Dimension (PO): 2" x 7" x 4" Dimension (CM): 5.1 x 17.8 x 10.1 cm Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Sep. 09, 2022
Isa Smiler, Attributed (Inuit, Inukjuak, 1921-1989) Figural Soapstone Carving
Est: $600 - $800
Isa Smiler, Attributed (Inuit, Inukjuak, 1921-1989) Figural Soapstone Carving unsigned height 7-3/4 inches
Hindman
Sep. 16, 2020
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), FROWNING WOMAN SCRATCHING HEAD, stone, 8 x 5.5 x 6 in — 20.3 x 14 x 15.2 cm
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ, PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAK FROWNING WOMAN SCRATCHING HEAD stone 8 x 5.5 x 6 in — 20.3 x 14 x 15.2 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Hamilton, ON Estimate: $1,000—1,500
Waddington's
May. 29, 2018
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), MOTHER NURSING HER CHILD, stone, 8 x 7 x 7 in — 20.3 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ, E9-706, PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAKMOTHER NURSING HER CHILDstone, signed in syllabics with disc number inscribed, c. 19688 x 7 x 7 in — 20.3 x 17.8 x 17.8 cmNote:Both of Isa Smiler’s parents died from an illness that was spread from a supply ship when he was just nine years old. This carving of a mother nursing her child, is suggestive to that past experience and mirrors his longing and deep value of family, something that is very much central to Inuit culture. Estimate: $2,500—3,500
Waddington's
Nov. 21, 2017
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), NURSING MOTHER WITH HER CHILDREN, stone, soap, ivory, 10.5 x 12 x 12 in — 30.5 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986), ᐊᐃᓴ ᐊᑭᐊᑐᓱ ᓯᒪᐃᓚ, PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAKNURSING MOTHER WITH HER CHILDRENstone, soap, ivory, c. 195710.5 x 12 x 12 in — 30.5 x 30.5 x 30.5 cmProvenance:Originally acquired by an engineer working in Port Harrison (Inukjuak) in the late 1950’s,The (Isaacs) Innuit Gallery of Eskimo Art, Toronto, 1987,Private Collection, TorontoLiterature:Darlene Coward Wight, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Winnipeg: The Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2006, page 93.Gerald McMaster, Inuit Modern, Douglas and McIntyre, the Art Gallery of Toronto, Toronto, 2010, page 84 for a closely related work.Community Memories. “Isa Smiler”. Inuit Art Foundation.Note:This masterful work was completed in 1957, a year after Isa took to carving seriously. Boasting the elements we have come to recognize from this period of Inukjuak sculpture, such as the local dark green marbled stone, contrasting ivory and soap inlay, and amautiit swollen to capacity with children being nurtured and protected, works such as this demonstrate the reason why Inuit art became such a success. Inuit sculpture frequently depicts the mother and child motif, usually as a mother nursing or carrying her child in a pouch on her back, however what is decidedly uncommon to see is the inclusion of additional children, as in Nursing Mother with her Children. This larger and compositionally difficult piece demonstrates Smiler’s skill and understanding of the medium; the pronounced teeth and eyes in ivory inlay have become his artistic signature. The maternal role as provider is emphasized by her round, voluptuous and bountiful figure. The multi-tasking mother is surrounded by her young children, each eager to be fed at mealtime. The warmth and tenderness that exudes from this family scene elevates the work further. Smiler has emphasized the family unit in a time and environment where life was fragile, especially for the young ones. When Smiler was nine years old, both his parents died after contracting an illness spread by a visiting supply ship and he spent the rest of his childhood moving from family to family. As the Inuit maintain a strong cultural identity through family, language and social customs, Smiler’s repeated return to familial subject matter not only hints at his past trauma but also reflects the centrality of family in Inuit values and day to day life. Although Smiler’s early sculptures were mostly overlooked until the 1960s, he was named one of the four best carvers of the 1950s by his colleague Johnny Inukpuk. His subtle and innovative treatment of the quotidian Inuit experience gives us a greater picture of an oftentimes austere and unforgiving way of life.Estimate: $40,000—60,000
Waddington's
Sep. 15, 2016
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), ARCTIC CHAR, stone, 3.25" x 9" x 1.25" — 8.3 x 22.9 x 3.2 cm.
Est: -
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, PORT HARRISON / INUKJUAKARCTIC CHARstone, dated 77 and signed in syllabics3.25" x 9" x 1.25" — 8.3 x 22.9 x 3.2 cm.Estimate: $200—400
Waddington's
Nov. 16, 2015
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), HOODED WOMAN & AGGRESSIVE WALRUS, stone, 8" x 9.5" x 2" — 20.3 x 24.1 x 5.1 cm.
Est: $300 - $500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, INUKJUAKHOODED WOMAN & AGGRESSIVE WALRUSstone, c. 1975, signed in syllabics8" x 9.5" x 2" — 20.3 x 24.1 x 5.1 cm.
Waddington's
Apr. 30, 2015
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), BEAR AND WALRUS, stone, 14" x 8" x 4.25" — 35.6 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm.
Est: -
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, INUKJUAKBEAR AND WALRUSstone, dated 1976, signed in syllabics14" x 8" x 4.25" — 35.6 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm.Estimate: $500—700
Waddington's
Nov. 17, 2014
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, INUKJUAKBEAR AND
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, INUKJUAKBEAR AND WALRUSstone, dated 1976, signed in syllabics14" x 8" x 4.25" - 35.6 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 18, 2013
Attr: ISA SMILER (1921-1986), MOTHER WITH CHILD IN HER AMAUT, stone, ivory, soap inlay, 12" x 9" x 9" - 30.5 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
ATTR: ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakMOTHER WITH CHILD IN HER AMAUT, stone, ivory, soap inlay, ca. 1950, 12" x 9" x 9" - 30.5 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm.Note: For a similar piece see, George Swinton, Sculpture of the Eskimo, p.82, pl. 111Head of the mother figure is removable.
Waddington's
Oct. 10, 2013
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak
Est: $300 - $500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak OTTER HOLDING FISH, stone, signed in syllabics, inscribed with disc number, 6" x 1.75" x 5.5" - 15.2 x 4.4 x 14 cm. Provenance: From the Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Gray Collection of Inuit Art
Waddington's
Jul. 11, 2013
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak FOX CAUGHT IN TRAP, stone, signed in Roman, 7" x 4.75" x 15.25" - 17.8 x 12.1 x 38.7 cm.
Waddington's
May. 06, 2013
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), FOX CAUGHT IN TRAP, stone, 7" x 4.75" x 15.25" - 17.8 x 12.1 x 38.7 cm.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak FOX CAUGHT IN TRAP, stone, signed in Roman, 7" x 4.75" x 15.25" - 17.8 x 12.1 x 38.7 cm.
Waddington's
May. 05, 2013
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1920-1986)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Inukjuak; Two Hunters with Captured Seals, ; Ca. mid 1960s, Grey stone; 11.75 x 8.5 x 5.75 in,29.8x21.5x14.6 cm; Signed in syllabics and with disc no.
Walker's
Feb. 28, 2013
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak CROUCHED
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak CROUCHED WOMAN, stone, signed in Roman, 11.75" x 10" x 6.75" - 29.8 x 25.4 x 17.1 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 05, 2012
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakMUSK OX, stone, ivory, c. 1960, signed in Roman and disc number, 6" x 8" x 2.25" - 15.2 x 20.3 x 5.7 cm.Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Inukjuak, 1961-1965,Private collection, TorontoNote: For a
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakMUSK OX, stone, ivory, c. 1960, signed in Roman and disc number, 6" x 8" x 2.25" - 15.2 x 20.3 x 5.7 cm.Est. $1,500/2,500Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Inukjuak, 1961-1965,Private collection, TorontoNote: For a similar work see Waddington's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Nov. 1980, lot 119
Waddington's
Nov. 05, 2012
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakYOUNG CARIBOU, stone, ivory, c. 1960, signed in syllabics and with disc number, 5.75" x 7.75" x 2" - 14.6 x 19.7 x 5.1 cm.Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Inukjuak, 1961-1965,Private collection,
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakYOUNG CARIBOU, stone, ivory, c. 1960, signed in syllabics and with disc number, 5.75" x 7.75" x 2" - 14.6 x 19.7 x 5.1 cm.Est. $1,000/1,500Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Inukjuak, 1961-1965,Private collection, Toronto
Waddington's
May. 03, 2012
Isa Smiler (1921-1986)
Est: $400 - $600
Inukjuak (Port Harrison). Bird, ca. mid 1950s, dark green mottled stone, signed "Isa" and with disc no., 6.25 x 9 x 3.75 in, 16 x 23 x 9.5 cm.
Walker's
Apr. 30, 2012
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakCROUCHED WOMAN, stone, signed in Roman, 11.75" x 10" x 6.75" - 29.8 x 25.4 x 17.1 cm.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakCROUCHED WOMAN, stone, signed in Roman, 11.75" x 10" x 6.75" - 29.8 x 25.4 x 17.1 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 13, 2011
ISA AQIATTUSUK SMILER (1921-1986) m., INUKJUAK
Est: $600 - $800
Bird, ca. mid 1950s, dark green mottled stone, signed "Isa" and with disc no. E9-706, 6.25 x 9 x 3.75 in, 16 x 23 x 9.5 cm
Walker's
Nov. 07, 2011
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakMALE AND FEMALE DOLLS, wood, duffel, thread, canvas, leather, ivory, ca. 1960, 21" x 10" x 3.5" - 53.3 x 25.4 x 8.9 cm.Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakMALE AND FEMALE DOLLS, wood, duffel, thread, canvas, leather, ivory, ca. 1960, 21" x 10" x 3.5" - 53.3 x 25.4 x 8.9 cm.Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist.
Waddington's
Jul. 07, 2011
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak HUNTER
Est: $600 - $900
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak HUNTER EMBRACING BEAR, stone, signed in syllabics, ca. 1979, minor surface wear, 11.25" x 5.75" x 9" - 28.6 x 14.6 x 22.9 cm.
Waddington's
Jul. 07, 2011
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak OTTER
Est: $200 - $300
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak OTTER WITH FISH, stone, signed in syllabics, disc number inscribed, very minor surface wear, 2.5" x 1.5" x 7.75" - 6.4 x 3.8 x 19.7 cm.
Waddington's
Jul. 07, 2011
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak WOMAN
Est: $300 - $500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak WOMAN WITH KUDLIK, stone, signed in syllabics, 6" x 4" x 2.75" - 15.2 x 10.2 x 7 cm.
Waddington's
Mar. 24, 2011
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak UNTITLED
Est: $250 - $350
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak UNTITLED (INUK BUILDING AN IGLOO), watercolour, signed in Roman, unframed, 17.75" x 12" - 45.1 x 30.5 cm.
Waddington's
Mar. 24, 2011
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak UNTITLED
Est: $250 - $350
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak UNTITLED (INUK BUILDING AN IGLOO), watercolour, signed in Roman, unframed, 17.75" x 12" - 45.1 x 30.5 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 08, 2010
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakHUNTER WITH HEAVY PACK
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakHUNTER WITH HEAVY PACK, stone, signed in Roman, inscribed with disc number, 12" x 7" x 10.5" - 30.5 x 17.8 x 26.7 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 08, 2010
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakFIGURE WAITING OVER A BLOW HOLE
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakFIGURE WAITING OVER A BLOW HOLE, stone, signed in syllabics with disc number, 6.5" x 9" x 16" - 16.5 x 22.9 x 40.6 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 08, 2010
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakFISH
Est: $300 - $500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakFISH, stone, ca. 1950, signed in syllabics, disc number, 3.2" x 5.6" x 1.3" - 8.1 x 14.2 x 3.4 cm.Provenance: Canadian Guild of Crafts, Montreal,Private Collection, MontrealExhibited: McCord Museum, Montreal.
Waddington's
Oct. 28, 2010
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak GOOSE,
Est: $100 - $200
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak GOOSE, STONE, disc number, signed in Roman, 3.75" x 2.25" x 7.25" - 9.5 x 5.7 x 18.4 cm.
Waddington's
Oct. 27, 2010
Isa Smiler, Inukjuak a soapstone carving of an
Est: $150 - $250
Isa Smiler, Inukjuak a soapstone carving of an Inuk removing a hook from a fish's mouth, signed in syllabics 11 x 6 x 4 in. (repaired)
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Apr. 19, 2010
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), TWO OTTERS, stone, 8" x 10" x 2.5" - 20.3 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm.
Est: $600 - $900
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakTWO OTTERS, stone, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number, 8" x 10" x 2.5" - 20.3 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm.
Waddington's
Mar. 25, 2010
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), TWO OTTERS, stone, 8" x 10" x 2.5" - 20.3 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm.
Est: $600 - $900
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, InukjuakTWO OTTERS, stone, signed in syllabics and inscribed with disc number, 8" x 10" x 2.5" - 20.3 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 09, 2009
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak POLAR
Est: $400 - $600
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak POLAR BEAR CLEANING YOUNG, stone, ca. 1960, 6" x 8" x 7" - 15.2 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm.
Waddington's
Sep. 17, 2009
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak OTTER AND
Est: $150 - $250
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak OTTER AND FISH, stone, signed in syllabics, dated 1974, 4" x 6" x 2.75" - 10.2 x 15.2 x 7 cm.
Waddington's
Sep. 17, 2009
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak GOOSE,
Est: $250 - $350
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak GOOSE, stone, signed in syllabics, 6.75" x 4.5" x 2.5" - 17.1 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm.
Waddington's
Apr. 04, 2009
[ Native American ]
Est: $800 - $1,000
Eskimo Carved Soapstone Man and Seal Float by Isa Smiler (1921- ), mid 20th century signed in syllabics and disk number, height 6.5" x length 8".
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 11, 2008
[ INUIT ART ]
Est: $300 - $500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak HUNTER WITH WALRUS, stone, ivory, disc number inscribed, 3.5" x 8" x 5" - 8.9 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 10, 2008
[ INUIT ART ]
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak MOTHER NURSING HER CHILD, stone, ivory, soap inlay, ca. 1950, 9.5" x 8" x 8" - 24.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 10, 2008
[ INUIT ART ]
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak CARIBOU, stone, ivory, ca. 1957, 4.5" x 7" x 1.75" - 11.4 x 17.8 x 4.4 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 10, 2008
[ INUIT ART ]
Est: $400 - $600
ISA SMILER (1921-1986), E9-706, Inukjuak SWIMMING WHALE, stone, ca. 1957, signed in syllabics with disc number, 3.5" x 7" x 3.5" - 8.9 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm.
Waddington's