Condition Report

LOT #120

Inuit Art

Pierre Nauya
1914 - 1977
Canadian Indigenous


Untitled (Arctic Vista)
mixed media on canvas
signed in syllabics and on verso inscribed "Pitseolak, Cape Dorset"
15 x 37 1/4 in 38.1 x 94.6 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  Overall, this work is in good condition

Paper Support
 •  Minor Discolouration present Overall
 •  Very minor Staining present In small localized areas
 •  Minor Creases present Overall
 •  Very minor Artist's pinholes present At the perimeter of the work
 •  The edges of the paper are uneven

Framing and Mounting
 •  Evidence of previous mounting present on verso
 •  Very minor Non-archival glue residue from previous framing present on verso

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The canvas appears to have been rolled, which corresponds to the minor vertical creasing
Prepared by:  Kristian Martin
Report date:  Thursday, Aug 10, 2023


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