#50 • George Ahgupuk "Eskimo Igloo" Inuit Ink Wash Painting

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

High bid $1,300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Alaskan Originals

An original c.1950 pen and ink wash on paper entitled "Eskimo Igloo" by the late Iñupiaq artist George Ahgupuk (1911-2001). The work depicts Alaska Native life with an upside down kayak, fish drying on hanging racks, and a team of sled dogs resting not far from their empty sled. Titled lower left, signed and dated lower right, matted in black and framed in gold. Measures approximately 16.5" x 19.25" overall.