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3 vols. The Arctic Institute of
3 vols. The Arctic Institute of North America. Arctic Bibliography. (Washington): Dept. of Defense, 1953. Thick 4to, orig. blue cloth, gilt-lettered spines; occasional light shelf wear.
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2 Boxes Alaska & Arctic Books
2 Boxes Alaska & Arctic Books
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ARTIC FOX FUR COATArtic Fox Fur
ARTIC FOX FUR COATArtic Fox Fur Coat,
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ARCTIC OWL BY ANNIE NOWDLUKIqaluit,
ARCTIC OWL BY ANNIE NOWDLUKIqaluit, 2004, displayed in miniature frame. Figure, 2" high.
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[Canada and the Artic] Eleven
[Canada and the Artic] Eleven titles including: 1) H.M. Hudson The Great Fur Land (NY: Putnam 1879); 2) J.C. Geikie Adventures in Canada (Phila: Porter & Coates circa 1880); 3) R.M. Ballantine Hudson Bay (London: Nelson 1886) Estimate $ 100-200
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ARCTIC WHALING SCENE
ARCTIC WHALING SCENE PAINTINGUnsigned oil painting on board depicting a whaling scene at dawn titled verso WHALE SHIPS WINTERING ON HERSHEL ISLAND, WAITING FOR THE SPRING BREAKUP. 15.5 x 19 inches, framed 20 x 23.5.
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AN INUIT FIGURAL SCULPTURE OF A
AN INUIT FIGURAL SCULPTURE OF A RECLINING POLAR BEAR An Inuit figural sculpture of a reclining polar bear, composed of a greenish dark grey soapstone, with faint syllabic and Roman inscriptions to the base, having an igloo tag, 5"h x 7"w. Provenance: Estate of Sheila Martin-Stone (Oakdale, California). Ms. Martin-Stone was one of the founders of Triplex Direct Marketing in 1972. The company pioneered the management of computerized mailing lists
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2 vols. Arctic & Scandinavian
2 vols. Arctic & Scandinavian Travel: Hayes, Isaac I. An Arctic Boat Journey, in The Autumn of 1854. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1883. New edition. 12mo, orig. gilt-pictorial brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine; moderately scuffed, spine ends slightly frayed. With map + 14 wood-engraved plates (incl. frontis.). Internally slightly toned. * Du Chaillu, Paul B. The Land of The Midnight Sun. London: G. Newnes, 1899. New edition. Lg. 8vo, orig. gilt & color pictorial blue cloth. Fold. map, plates, text illus. Some spotting to front matter edges.
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AMERICAN ARCTIC WHALING SCENE
AMERICAN ARCTIC WHALING SCENE PAINTING19th century American School oil on canvas depicting American whaling ships in the Artic and men in longboats harpooning a whale. Unsigned. 15.5 x 22.25 inches, modern frame 20 x 27. Some restoration.
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George Arluk ?? (1949-2023), Arviat
George Arluk ?? (1949-2023), Arviat (Eskimo Point) TWO FIGURES, CA. 1980 signed in syllabics; also inscribed "582274" 4 x 3 x 2 in — 10.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm
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BLU RIVARD (B.1951): ARCTIC
BLU RIVARD (B.1951): ARCTIC BLISSBlu Rivard, B. 1951 Arctic Bliss, oil on canvas 1990; signed and dated lower right; signed and dated again, titled and inscribed verso oil on canvas Dimensions: 48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4 cm.), Frame: 58 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (148.6 x 118.1 cm.) Condition:
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INUIT CARVING, TWO FACES, ARCTIC
INUIT CARVING, TWO FACES, ARCTIC BAYPossibly Juda Taqtu (1937-), male, Arctic Bay, Two Faces, c. 1970s, syllabics read: “TA TU NA NU” (Taqtu / Nanuk?). 30" height x 7" width x 5" depth. Bidders living outside of Canada are cautioned to proceed with care before bidding on this lot as it cannot be shipped outside of Canada in most cases. This item contains material that may be protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). It is the bidder's sole responsibility to be aware of legal restrictions on export or import of this item before bidding. Inability to ship to desired destination will not be a ground for invalidating a sale.
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Inuit Ivory Carving of Figures with
Inuit Ivory Carving of Figures with Polar BearDepicting several figures mounted on a tusk in a hunting scene Inuit hunter with spear along with his dog face off a standing bear there is also a moveable seal popping his head through a hole in the ice very fine detail to carving bear's tongue is painted red signed on bottom ''John I. Pullock Sunarit 'C' 73 '' with paper tag to bottom stating Authentic Native Handcraft from Alaska 4'' H x 7'' L circa 20th century good condition.Provenance: Property of Saginaw MI lady.
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ARCTIC WHALING WOOD PLAQUEOld
ARCTIC WHALING WOOD PLAQUEOld painted wood wall plaque with a whaling scene with American ship in the Arctic. Reverse has 6 painted black whales. Unframed, 7.5 x 12.5 inches.
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PRIMITIVE OIL ON PANEL SEASCAPE
PRIMITIVE OIL ON PANEL SEASCAPE "ARCTIC WHALING SCENE"Primitive Oil on Panel Seascape "Arctic Whaling Scene" , signed lower right R. Costa, in wood frame
5 in. x 6.25 in. Overall 9 in. x 10.5 in.
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VINTAGE ARCTIC WHALING
VINTAGE ARCTIC WHALING PAINTINGVintage oil painting on board depicting an American whaling ship in the Arctic with several whales signed M. Worth. 12 x 16 inches, framed 16 x 20.
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BRIAN COOLE (AMERICA/UNITED
BRIAN COOLE (AMERICA/UNITED KINGDOM, B. 1939), AMERICAN SHIP IN THE ARCTIC., OIL ON BOARD, 16” X 20”. FRAMED 18.5” X 22.5”.BRIAN COOLE, America/United Kingdom, b. 1939, American ship in the Arctic. Signed lower right "Brian Coole". Dimensions: Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 18.5" x 22.5".
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BOOKS: ARCTIC, CANADA, ETC. FIVE
BOOKS: ARCTIC, CANADA, ETC. FIVE VOLUMES INCLUDING KARE, ELISHA KENT "ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS..." 1857, TWO VOLUMES, 1/4 LEATHER; CANTWELL, J.C. "REPORT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE U.S. REVENUE STEAMER NUNIVAK ON THE YUKON R...BOOKS: Arctic, Canada, etc. five volumes including Kare, Elisha Kent "Arctic Explorations..." 1857, two volumes, 1/4 leather; Cantwell, J.C. "Report of the Operations of the U.S. Revenue Steamer Nunivak on the Yukon River Station, Alaska" 1902; Harris, A.C. "Alaska and the Klondike Gold Fields" 1897; Nute "The Voyageur" New York, 1931.
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19TH C. LITHOGRAPH, ARCTIC SCENE
19TH C. LITHOGRAPH, ARCTIC SCENE AFTER W.H. BROWNEArctic expedition lithograph after the original by Lieut. W.H. Browne, "REMARKABLE APPEARANCE IN THE SKY ALWAYS OPPOSITE THE SUN, Dedicated by special permission to the LORDS COMMISSIONERS of the ADMIRALTY", published in London in1850 by Ackerman & Co.
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An Inuit Carved Ivory Figural Group
An Inuit Carved Ivory Figural Group depicting a polar bear in the pursuit of a seal on a naturalistic base signed ORJ 6-69. Width 5 3/8 inches.
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George Arluk (1949-2023), Arviat
George Arluk (1949-2023), Arviat (Eskimo Point) FIGURE signed in Roman and syllabics 6.5 x 7.5 x 1.75 in — 16.5 x 19.1 x 4.4 cm
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Christopher Wayne Bell (California,
Christopher Wayne Bell (California, 1948 - 1998), "Arctic Breeze", painted bronze sculpture, polar bear & two cubs, on marble base with plaque, 12-1/4" x 8" x 10-3/4" h
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George Arluk ?? (1949-2023), Arviat
George Arluk ?? (1949-2023), Arviat (Eskimo Point) TRANSFORMING SHAMAN, 1998 TRANSFORMING SHAMAN, 1998
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17TH CENTURY JAN JANSSON'S MAP
17TH CENTURY JAN JANSSON'S MAP FOR THE MERCATOR"Le Pole Arctique", a period coloured etching of the North Pole in Latin, circa 1640, removed from a book. The creation of this map used knowledge of the many recent exploratory voyages that attempted to locate a northern route to Asia. Measuring, approximately 15 1/2” x 17 1/2” with frame, and approximately 7” x 9” at sight. We can provide high resolution photos.
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T. ARLIS (CANADA, 20TH C.), OIL
T. ARLIS (CANADA, 20TH C.), OIL ON ARTIST BOARD, "LAURENTIANS, QUEBEC", EARLY AFTERNOON SNOWY LANDSCAPE SCENE WITH TWO SALTBOX-TYPE...T. Arlis (Canada, 20th C.), oil on artist board, "Laurentians, Quebec", early afternoon snowy landscape scene with two saltbox-type houses among baren trees, warm light falls on snow in some areas, signed lower right, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 17 1/2" h. x 23 1/2" w.
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BOX OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS Digitized
BOX OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS Digitized Images of early Arctic exploration, colored and printed by William Tudor, Baltimore, 1990s.
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2pc 1st Edition Antique Books ''
2pc 1st Edition Antique Books '' A Thousand Days In The Arctic'' 1899 & ''The Polaris Disaster'' 1874
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JAN JANSSONIUS (1588-1664) MAPJan
JAN JANSSONIUS (1588-1664) MAPJan Janssonius (1588-1664), "Nova et Accurata Poli Arctici et terrarum Circum iacentium Descriptio", Amsterdam, c. 1640, hand-colored map of the polar region, interesting cartouche with a polar bear, foxes, and people with bow and arrows; decorated with compass roses, wind-heads, and ships, 16 in. x 23 in., framed Provenance: Jonathan Potter Maps, London, 1995; Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
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ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN (B.1951),
ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN
(B.1951), Paulatuk THE END OF THE ARCTIC ICE 19 x 11 x 7.1 in — 112 x 28 x 18 cm
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George Arluk ?? (1949-2023), Arviat
George Arluk ?? (1949-2023), Arviat (Eskimo Point) TRANSFORMATION, CA. 1977 signed in syllabics 18.5 x 10.25 x .75 in — 47 x 26 x 1.9 cm
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INUIT TRIBAL SOAPSTONE/REGIONAL
INUIT TRIBAL SOAPSTONE/REGIONAL STONE FIGURAL SCULPTURE...Dark gray stone with light patina, in a naturalistic style. Artist signed.
Arctic life is captured in realistic manner, in this gray soapstone figural group, artist signed, depicting an arctic bear and seal in a naturalistic study. #EskimoArt #InuitArt #Soapstone #NativeSculpture #InuitSculpture #Serpentine #Serpentinite
Issued: c. 1980
Dimensions: 7"L x 5"W x 9"H
Country of Origin: Canada
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GEORGE ARLUK (b. 1949), Arviat
GEORGE ARLUK (b. 1949), Arviat (Eskimo Point) FIGURE signed in syllabics 4.5 x 3.7 x 1.2 in — 11.5 x 9.5 x 3 cm
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ROBERT JORDAN (AMERICA, 20TH
ROBERT JORDAN (AMERICA, 20TH CENTURY), ARCTIC WHALING SCENE, OIL ON CANVAS, 20" X 36". FRAMED 24" X 40".ROBERT JORDAN, America, 20th Century, Arctic whaling scene of the American-flagged whaleship Janus, numerous whales and four whaleboats. Signed and dated lower right "Robert Jordan April 13, 1989". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 20" x 36". Framed 24" x 40".
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Mary Kahootsuak Miki (b. 1920),
Mary Kahootsuak Miki (b. 1920), Arviat (Eskimo Point) UNTITLED (HUNTING SCENE) UNTITLED (HUNTING SCENE)
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SIXTEEN BOOKS ON ARCTIC WHALING AND
SIXTEEN BOOKS ON ARCTIC WHALING AND EXPLORATIONSIXTEEN BOOKS ON ARCTIC WHALING AND EXPLORATION, Sizes, bindings and conditions vary. Most illustrated. Includes: 1) True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World, by A.W. Greely. 2) Arctic Adventure: My Life in the Frozen North, by Peter Freuchen. 3) Green Seas and White Ice, by Miriam MacMillan. 4) Igloo Life: A Brief Account of a Primitive Arctic Tribe ...,. Privately printed by Revillon Freres, 1923. 5) William Scoresby Arctic Scientist, by T. and C. Stamp. 6) A Voyage to the Arctic in the Whaler Aurora, by David Moore Lindsay. 7) Steam Whaling in the Western Arctic, by John Bockstoce. Signed by the author. 8) Arctic Whalers Icy Seas ..., by W. Gillies Ross. 9) Voyage of the Schooner Polar Bear, edited and signed by John Bockstoce. 10) Alaska Whales and Whaling,, an Alaskan Geographic Quarterly publication. 11) The Log of Bob Bartlett: The True Story of Forty Years of Seafaring and Exploration, by Robert A. Bartlett. 12) Arctic Rovings ..., by Daniel Weston Hall. 13) Whaling in the Frozen South: Being the Story of the 1923-24 Norwegian Whaling Expedition to the Antarctic, by A.J. Villiers. 14) Whaling in the Antarctic, by A.G. Bennett. 15) Whales, Ice, & Men: The History of Whaling in the Western Arctic, by John Bockstoce. Signed by the author. 16) The Arctic Whalers, by Basil Lubbock.
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TWO IVORY CARVINGS. Inuit 1st
TWO IVORY CARVINGS. Inuit 1st half-20th century. Diorama with polar bear and walrus 8''l. and seal 4''l. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.