#62 • Claire Fejes "Beluga Whale Camp at Shishmaref" Oil Painting

Part of June 2023 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $3,200.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Alaskan Originals

An original oil on canvas circa 1960 by the noted late Alaskan artist Claire Fejes (1920-1998). The image depicts a small group of nomadic Iñupiaq peoples in colorful garments examining a recently harvested beluga. Signed and dated at lower right, additional information regarding the scene written in pencil en verso. Framed, measures approximately 26" x 32" overall.