#9 • Rie Muñoz 551-Piece "Unloading" Jigsaw Puzzle c.1970

Part of The Works of Rie Muñoz Art Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Category: Toys & Games

A fine art jigsaw puzzle entitled "Unloading" and featuring the c.1970 artwork of Alaska artist Rie Muñoz. The back of the box includes biographical information about the artist, and a description of the artwork from the collection of the Anchorage Historical and Fine Arts Museum, reading as follows: "Unloading" is a watercolor painting, showing an Eskimo family dis-embarking from a umiak on the beach near Nome, with Sledge Island in the distance. This colorful scene records the astonishing number of people and quantity of household goods often accommodated by these sea-worthy skin boats." The shrink-wrapped puzzle features 551 pieces and a finished size of 18" x 24"; puzzle box measures approximately 16.5" x 1.25" x 12.5".