#65 • Rie Munoz Original "Harvesting a Whale" Watercolor Painting

Part of September 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,600.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Original watercolor painting by Alaska artist Rie Munoz (1921-2015), depicting a whale hunt. The piece, in wide format to showcase the panorama, has a trio of umiaks, each filled with whale hunters collaborating in a search for sustenance in the form of a whale. To the right, the whale is seen, the lead hunter standing on top with his harpoon. Next step for the crew will be to haul the whale back to their fishing cap, at which time the will deconstruct the body and share among the hunters and their respective families. Rendered in complementary blues and orange/brown tones, the piece is signed and dated c.1974 by the artist, lower right corner.Rie Munoz’s stylized watercolor illustrations are treasured for their ability to distill complex cultural moments into timeless, approachable art. Mounted upon board by adhesive photo corners, the board measures approximately 11.5" x 30" overall, with a sight view of 9.5" x 28".