Pauta Saila (Cape Dorset, 1916-2009), Dancing Bear

Property from the Estate of Sally Lloyd Steedman, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Pauta Saila (Cape Dorset, 1916-2009), Large Stone Dancing Bear, Pauta Saila was born in 1916 in Kilaparutua, Baffin Island, Canada and died in 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario, unsigned but the foot with Igloo tag 'Eskimo Art Esqimau' typed with 'Pauta Saila' and igloo tag with typed number '01092338'. Pauta Saila was a multidisciplinary artist from a Kilaparutua camp on Baffin Island, NU, who made Kinngait, NU, his artistic community. Learning to live on the land, how to hunt and carve from his father Saila used his connection to the land to depict arctic wildlife in a personal and unique way. Saila is best known for his dancing bear sculptures, primarily carved in soapstone. His Dancing bears quickly gained popularity with collectors world wide. Saila's work has been exhibited across Canada and internationally including exhibitions in the United States, France, Sweden, Belgium and Germany. In 1967 he participated in the International Sculpture Symposium in Toronto, ON, and in 1999 he created a bronze dancing bear for Byward Market in Ottawa, ON. His work is held in many public collections such as the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, ON, the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, U.S. and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Saila was also elected into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2003. (inuitartfoundation.org)Measurements: Height: 24 in. x Width: 13 in. x Depth: 6 in. Condition: Good condition. 52 lbs. 10 oz. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

Estimate:£2,645.7

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