#64 • Claire Fejes "Whale Hunters of Pt. Hope" Oil Painting

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

High bid $2,000.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Alaskan Originals

An original oil on canvas circa 1964 by the noted late Alaskan artist Claire Fejes (1920-1998). The image depicts a large gathering of parka clad Iñupiaq peoples surrounded by tall sea ice with butchering tools in hand as they await the arrival of a whaling boat catch visible in the distant background. Signed, titled and dated en verso. Framed, measures approximately 25" x 31" overall.