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b. 1897 - d. 1993

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), THREE FIGURES
    Jun. 25, 2026

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), THREE FIGURES

    Est: $200 - $300

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) THREE FIGURES stone each unsigned largest 2.75 x 1.5 x .75 in — 7 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm Estimate: $200—300 CAD Important: This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK, INUIT, Mother and Child, c. early-mid 1970s
    Jun. 01, 2026

    JOHN KAVIK, INUIT, Mother and Child, c. early-mid 1970s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET) Mother and Child, c. early-mid 1970s stone, 9.25 x 6.5 x 4.25 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 10.8 cm) apparently unsigned. Provenance Collection of Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Jean Zazelenchuk. No stranger to this definition of familial love, Kavik’s Mother and Child carries both a mass and a tenderness in its depiction. Carved as a compact block, as is Kavik’s way, the child’s head almost sprouts from the mother’s back, snug in her amautiq with the hood down to expose the child’s face. The mother’s features are simple, defined by decisive cuts in the stone. Tool marks and other irregular textures in the stone remain visible, and through them smiles come forward, complementing the curves of the stone, and they add a layer of softness to the scene despite the material. AC References: For an appreciation of the artist and his work see Stanley Zazelenchuk, “Kavik: The Man and the Artist” in Arts & Culture of the North, (Vol. IV, No. 2 Spring 1980), pp. 219-221.

    First Arts Premier Inc.
  • JOHN KAVIK, INUIT, Kneeling Woman with Plaited Hair, c. early-mid 1970s
    Jun. 01, 2026

    JOHN KAVIK, INUIT, Kneeling Woman with Plaited Hair, c. early-mid 1970s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993) KANGIQLINIQ (RANKIN INLET) Kneeling Woman with Plaited Hair, c. early-mid 1970s stone, 6.5 x 6.75 x 5.25 in (16.5 x 17.1 x 13.3 cm) signed, "ᑲᕕ". Provenance Collection of Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Jean Zazelenchuk. Made in the mid-1970s, when John Kavik was already in his seventies, this kneeling woman shows the artist still carving with remarkable assurance while also pushing his work in subtle new directions. The lowered amautiq hood reveals a central braid, an unusual and arresting detail in Kavik’s work, where such specific personal features are seldom brought forward. Even so, the work remains true to his sculptural language: compact, inward, and emotionally contained. Notably, the front surface bears an irregular pattern of tool marks, as though an electric implement briefly skipped across the stone. Rather than detracting, these marks lend the work a raw immediacy, offering a rare glimpse into the physical act of carving and the challenges of late-career production. The result is a compelling and deeply human work, where refinement and vulnerability coexist. MBL

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MAN IN DISTRESS, 1970s
    May. 28, 2026

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MAN IN DISTRESS, 1970s

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) MAN IN DISTRESS, 1970s stone unsigned 8.75 x 6.25 x 4 in — 22.2 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm Estimate: $4,000—6,000 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER WITH CHILD AND DOG, 1970s
    May. 28, 2026

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER WITH CHILD AND DOG, 1970s

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) MOTHER WITH CHILD AND DOG, 1970s stone unsigned 13 x 6.25 x 4 in — 33 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm Estimate: $4,000—6,000 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), SLEEPING MAN, ca. 1970s
    Feb. 05, 2026

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), SLEEPING MAN, ca. 1970s

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) SLEEPING MAN, ca. 1970s ceramic unsigned 4.25 x 12 x 5.5 in — 10.8 x 30.5 x 14 cm Estimate: $1,000—1,500 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), UNTITLED (DRUM DANCE), CA. 1980
    Nov. 20, 2025

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), UNTITLED (DRUM DANCE), CA. 1980

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) UNTITLED (DRUM DANCE), CA. 1980 coloured pencil on paper signed in syllabics sheet 9.5 x 12.5 in — 24.1 x 31.8 cm Estimate: $800—1,200 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER AND SPIRIT IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975
    Oct. 30, 2025

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER AND SPIRIT IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) MOTHER AND SPIRIT IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975 stone signed in syllabics 9 x 6 x 2.25 in — 22.9 x 15.2 x 5.7 cm Estimate: $1,000—2,000 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), SLEEPING MAN, CA. 1970s
    May. 29, 2025

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), SLEEPING MAN, CA. 1970s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) SLEEPING MAN, CA. 1970s ceramic unsigned 4.25 x 12 x 5.5 in — 10.8 x 30.5 x 14 cm Estimate: $1,500—2,500 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), WOMAN IN AMAUTI
    Mar. 06, 2025

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), WOMAN IN AMAUTI

    Est: $600 - $800

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) WOMAN IN AMAUTI stone unsigned 5.75 x 2.5 x 1.5 in — 14.6 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm Estimate: $600—800 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), HEADS, CA. 1970
    Mar. 06, 2025

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), HEADS, CA. 1970

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) HEADS, CA. 1970 stone unsigned 5.5 x 8 x 2 in — 14 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm Estimate: $1,000—2,000 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER AND CHILD IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975
    Nov. 28, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER AND CHILD IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975

    Est: $500 - $700

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) MOTHER AND CHILD IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975 stone signed in syllabics Estimate: $500—700 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER AND SPIRIT IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975
    Nov. 28, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), MOTHER AND SPIRIT IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) MOTHER AND SPIRIT IN AMAUTI, CA. 1975 stone signed in syllabics Estimate: $2,000—3,000 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), IGLOO WITH FACES, CA. 1975
    Nov. 28, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), IGLOO WITH FACES, CA. 1975

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) IGLOO WITH FACES, CA. 1975 ceramic signed in syllabics; collector's inventory tag affixed to underside reading "1109-1 D695" Estimate: $1,500—2,500 CAD

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  • John Kavik Inuit Soapstone Sculpture Mother Child
    Sep. 21, 2024

    John Kavik Inuit Soapstone Sculpture Mother Child

    Est: $100 - $15,000

    John Kavik (Kangiqliniq Rankin Inlet, 1897 - 1993) Inuit hand carved soapstone figure of a mother carrying a child on her back, attached to lucite base by two metal pins, some writing and syllabics can been seen on bottom of feet. 9 inches H x 5 deep x 3.5 W.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), FOUR FIGURES BACK TO BACK
    Jul. 11, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), FOUR FIGURES BACK TO BACK

    Est: $600 - $800

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) FOUR FIGURES BACK TO BACK signed in syllabics Estimate: $600—800 CAD

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), IGLOO, CA. 1975
    May. 29, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), IGLOO, CA. 1975

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) IGLOO, CA. 1975 ceramic, signed in syllabics; collector's inventory tag affixed to underside reading "1109-1 D695" Estimate: $2,000—3,000

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), STANDING WOMAN, CA. 1970
    May. 29, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), STANDING WOMAN, CA. 1970

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) STANDING WOMAN, CA. 1970 stone, signed in syllabics Estimate: $2,000—3,000

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  • John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), TWO FIGURES WITH DOG, CA. 1970
    May. 29, 2024

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), TWO FIGURES WITH DOG, CA. 1970

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    John Kavik ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ (1897-1993), Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) TWO FIGURES WITH DOG, CA. 1970 stone, unsigned; accompanied by an original letter from Canadiana Galleries, including a list of works on offer in the Kavik and Kenojuak Exhibition, dated 1974 Estimate: $4,000—6,000

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE WITH ARMS RAISED, stone, 3.5 x 2.25 x 1 in — 8.9 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm
    Sep. 16, 2020

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE WITH ARMS RAISED, stone, 3.5 x 2.25 x 1 in — 8.9 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQ FIGURE WITH ARMS RAISED stone, c. 1970 3.5 x 2.25 x 1 in — 8.9 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Hamilton, ON Estimate: $700—1,000

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 4 x 1 x .5 in — 10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm
    May. 31, 2018

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 4 x 1 x .5 in — 10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm

    Est: $400 - $600

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ, E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGUREstone, signed in syllabics4 x 1 x .5 in — 10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cmEstimate: $400—600

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), STANDING FIGURE, stone, 19 x 10 x 6 in — 48.3 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm
    May. 29, 2018

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), STANDING FIGURE, stone, 19 x 10 x 6 in — 48.3 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ, E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQSTANDING FIGUREstone, signed in syllabics19 x 10 x 6 in — 48.3 x 25.4 x 15.2 cmNote:Considerable in size and intensity, this work by John Kavik speaks to the stark and resilient course of his repertoire. Working with more durable stone and modest tools, Kavik’s highly lucrative and primal method reveals to us the perseverance and dedication to make such a sculpture. After moving to Kangiqliniq (Rankin Inlet) to work in the mines, Kavik chose the human figure as the prevailing theme in his art, as he so expertly renders a quite stoicism of his people. Standing Figure is an excellent example of this rendering. Estimate: $10,000—15,000

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURES AND FISH, coloured pencil drawing, 12 x 17.75 in — 30.5 x 45.1 cm
    May. 29, 2018

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURES AND FISH, coloured pencil drawing, 12 x 17.75 in — 30.5 x 45.1 cm

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ, E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGURES AND FISHcoloured pencil drawing, c. 198012 x 17.75 in — 30.5 x 45.1 cmEstimate: $1,500—2,500

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 3.25 x 1.5 x 1.5 in — 8.3 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm
    May. 29, 2018

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 3.25 x 1.5 x 1.5 in — 8.3 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm

    Est: $400 - $600

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᔭᓐ ᑲᕕ, E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGUREstone, c. 19903.25 x 1.5 x 1.5 in — 8.3 x 3.8 x 3.8 cmNote:This work could be a study for the massive Kavik sculpture that we featured in our fall 2017 Inuit Art auction (lot 77). Kavik’s brutish forms lend themselves well to both extremes in scale.Estimate: $400—600

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), TWO FIGURES, stone, 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 in — 8.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm; 3 x 2.25 x 1 in — 7.6 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm
    Nov. 23, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), TWO FIGURES, stone, 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 in — 8.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm; 3 x 2.25 x 1 in — 7.6 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm

    Est: $400 - $600

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQTWO FIGURESstone3.5 x 2.5 x 1 in — 8.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm; 3 x 2.25 x 1 in — 7.6 x 5.7 x 2.5 cmEstimate: $400—600

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in — 8.9 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm
    Nov. 23, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in — 8.9 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm

    Est: $400 - $600

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGUREstone, signed in syllabics3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in — 8.9 x 6.4 x 3.8 cmEstimate: $400—600

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 20.5 x 8.5 x 5 in — 52.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm
    Nov. 21, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 20.5 x 8.5 x 5 in — 52.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᑲᕕ, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGUREstone20.5 x 8.5 x 5 in — 52.1 x 21.6 x 12.7 cmLiterature:Norman Zepp, Pure Vision, The Keewatin Spirit, The Mackenzie Art Gallery, 1986, page 46 & 47.Note:This massive carving speaks to the stark and straightforward intensity of Kavik’s work. Norman Zepp points to the isolated nature of Kavik’s sculptures “singular though they may be, [they] are united by their vitality and directness. Whatever the image... his works do not deal with the specific, they just exist.” Stanley Zazelenchuk explains, “Much of the contemporary Inuit-made art falls into the category of a tabloid depicting a moment in time...Yet in Kavik’s works I sense, not the capturing of a fleeting moment, but a timelessness, an immortality.”Estimate: $15,000—20,000

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), CONTEMPLATIVE WOMAN, stone, 5 x 3 x 1.5 in — 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm
    Nov. 21, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), CONTEMPLATIVE WOMAN, stone, 5 x 3 x 1.5 in — 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ᑲᕕ, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQCONTEMPLATIVE WOMANstone, signed in syllabics5 x 3 x 1.5 in — 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 cmEstimate: $1,000—1,500

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), MAN AND WOMAN, stone, 4.5" x 2.5" x 1" — 11.4 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.; 4" x 2.5" x 1" — 10.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.
    Oct. 05, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), MAN AND WOMAN, stone, 4.5" x 2.5" x 1" — 11.4 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.; 4" x 2.5" x 1" — 10.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQMAN AND WOMANstone4.5" x 2.5" x 1" — 11.4 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.; 4" x 2.5" x 1" — 10.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.Estimate: $800—1,200

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), STANDING FIGURE, stone, 6.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 16.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.
    Jun. 01, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), STANDING FIGURE, stone, 6.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 16.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.

    Est: -

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQSTANDING FIGUREstone, c. 19836.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 16.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.Estimate: $800—1,200

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 2.75" x 2" x .5" — 7 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm.
    Jun. 01, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 2.75" x 2" x .5" — 7 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm.

    Est: -

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGUREstone2.75" x 2" x .5" — 7 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm.Estimate: $300—500

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), MAN, stone, 4.5" x 2.75" x 1.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 3.2 cm.
    Jun. 01, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), MAN, stone, 4.5" x 2.75" x 1.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 3.2 cm.

    Est: -

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQMANstone4.5" x 2.75" x 1.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 3.2 cm.Provenance:The Sparham Collection of Inuit Art, Wales, U.K.Estimate: $600—900

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), WELCOMING PARTY, stone, 3" x 6.25" x 1.25" — 7.6 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm.
    May. 30, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), WELCOMING PARTY, stone, 3" x 6.25" x 1.25" — 7.6 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm.

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQWELCOMING PARTYstone, signed in syllabics, late 1970’s.3" x 6.25" x 1.25" — 7.6 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm.Provenance:From The Collection of Stanley and Jean ZazelenchukLiterature:Stanley Zazelenchuk, Rankin Inlet/Kangirlliniq, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1981, page 26 & 27Note:The sense of community and joyfulness is evident in this small work, which is fitting having resided in the collection of Stanley and Jean Zazelenchuk for almost 40 years. During their time teaching in Rankin Inlet, the couple came to know Kavik “as well as one who doesn’t speak the language fluently can” and thought of Kavik as a member of the family. Stanley, advocating for the undervalued aesthetic of John Kavik’s work, wrote “In the fall of 1976, the Co-op manager ... refused to purchase Kavik’s carvings...While I found his action difficult to understand, I did notice a local disinterest among the Whites towards Kavik’s simplistic, child-like, often crude carvings. The consequence of this decision by the Co-op combined with my deep interest in Kavik’s work, was that I committed myself to filling the void.”Estimate: $700—1,000

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), HEAD OF AN INUK, stone, 4.5" x 2.75" x 2.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 5.7 cm.
    May. 30, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), HEAD OF AN INUK, stone, 4.5" x 2.75" x 2.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 5.7 cm.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQHEAD OF AN INUKstone, c. 19804.5" x 2.75" x 2.25" — 11.4 x 7 x 5.7 cm.Literature:Norman Zepp, Pure Vision: The Keewatin Spirit, Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, page 45Note:A great example of the intensity of Kavik’s carving methods, which Zepp describes as to “energetically saw, cut, and file front, back, and sides, enthusiastically removing chunks of stone..”Estimate: $800—1,200

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 7.25" x 4.75" x 2.5" — 18.4 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm.
    May. 30, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), FIGURE, stone, 7.25" x 4.75" x 2.5" — 18.4 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQFIGUREstone, signed in syllabics, c. 19757.25" x 4.75" x 2.5" — 18.4 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm.Literature:Norman Zepp, Pure Vision: The Keewatin Spirit, Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, page 45Note:This is the quintessential Kavik carving. A solitary and emotionless man standing squarely to confront his viewer. Norman Zepp describes the characteristics of a typical carving by Kavik, “Hands and feet are barely defined, if not omitted outright, faces tend to be stylized.” Interestingly, Kavik was born in Gjoa Haven - a community known for the forthright and unapologetic carving style of its artists. However he relocated to Baker Lake first then Rankin Inlet where after the nickel mine closed he began carving full time. “The intensity of the harsh but rewarding life Kavik experienced on the land appears to be reflected in his sculpture.”Estimate: $1,000—1,500

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  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ENTHUSIASTIC HUNTER, stone, 8.25" x 4.25" x 1.25" — 21 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm.
    May. 30, 2017

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), ENTHUSIASTIC HUNTER, stone, 8.25" x 4.25" x 1.25" — 21 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQENTHUSIASTIC HUNTERstone, signed in syllabics, c. 19758.25" x 4.25" x 1.25" — 21 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm.Provenance:From The Collection of Stanley and Jean ZazelenchukNote:This expressive figural work is reminiscent of John Tiktak’s Shamanic Journey from the Sun, reproduced on page 54 of the Williamson Collection of Inuit Sculpture catalogue (Norman Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina, 1987).Estimate: $1,500—2,000

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), JANUS HEAD, stone, 7" x 3.25" x 4" — 17.8 x 8.3 x 10.2 cm.
    Nov. 22, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), JANUS HEAD, stone, 7" x 3.25" x 4" — 17.8 x 8.3 x 10.2 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQJANUS HEADstone, c. 19707" x 3.25" x 4" — 17.8 x 8.3 x 10.2 cm.Provenance:The Collection of Dr. Francis SparshottEstimate: $1,000—1,500

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), A FIGURE EATING, stone, 10" x 6" x 2.75" — 25.4 x 15.2 x 7 cm.
    Nov. 22, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), A FIGURE EATING, stone, 10" x 6" x 2.75" — 25.4 x 15.2 x 7 cm.

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQA FIGURE EATINGstone, signed in syllabics, c. 197010" x 6" x 2.75" — 25.4 x 15.2 x 7 cm.Provenance:The Collection of Dr. Francis Sparshott, 1976Estimate: $2,500—3,500

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), STANDING FIGURE, stone, 6.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 16.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.
    Nov. 22, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), STANDING FIGURE, stone, 6.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 16.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQSTANDING FIGUREstone, c. 19836.5" x 5" x 3.5" — 16.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm.Estimate: $1,000—1,500

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), MOTHER WITH CHILD IN HER AMAUT, stone, 4.75" x 2" x 2" — 12.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm.
    Nov. 22, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), MOTHER WITH CHILD IN HER AMAUT, stone, 4.75" x 2" x 2" — 12.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQMOTHER WITH CHILD IN HER AMAUTstone, signed in syllabics4.75" x 2" x 2" — 12.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm.Provenance:Waddington’s, 7 November 2015, Lot 65,Alaska on Madison, N.Y., U.S.A.Estimate: $800—1,200

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), PLAYFUL MOTHER AND CHILD, stone, 8.5" x 5" x 7" — 21.6 x 12.7 x 17.8 cm.
    Nov. 22, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), PLAYFUL MOTHER AND CHILD, stone, 8.5" x 5" x 7" — 21.6 x 12.7 x 17.8 cm.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), RANKIN INLET / KANGIQLINIQPLAYFUL MOTHER AND CHILDstone, inscribed to underside with “Kaverk, Rankin Inlet, N.W.T.”8.5" x 5" x 7" — 21.6 x 12.7 x 17.8 cm.Estimate: $2,000—3,000

    Waddington's
  • Attributed to John Kavik, Rankin Inlet, a black stone carving of two figures wrestling 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11 x 7 cm)
    Oct. 19, 2016

    Attributed to John Kavik, Rankin Inlet, a black stone carving of two figures wrestling 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11 x 7 cm)

    Est: $500 - $700

    Attributed to John Kavik, Rankin Inlet, a black stone carving of two figures wrestling 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11 x 7 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • JOHN KAVIK
    Jun. 06, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    JOHN KAVIK

    Bonhams
  • JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQ, VASE DECORATED WITH FOUR FIGURES, ceramic, 8.25 ins x 5 ins x 5 ins; 21 cms x 12.7 cms x 12.7 cms
    May. 30, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQ, VASE DECORATED WITH FOUR FIGURES, ceramic, 8.25 ins x 5 ins x 5 ins; 21 cms x 12.7 cms x 12.7 cms

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQVASE DECORATED WITH FOUR FIGURESceramicsigned in syllabics 8.25 ins x 5 ins x 5 ins; 21 cms x 12.7 cms x 12.7 cms Exhibited:Note:This work is the result of the original Rankin Inlet ceramics program which began in 1963 until 1977. Although the medium was a major adjustment for the artists, Kavik seemingly shifted between stone and clay with ease.

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQ, BUST OF AN INUK ARMS WIDE, stone, 7 ins x 7 ins x 2.5 ins; 17.8 cms x 17.8 cms x 6.4 cms
    May. 30, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQ, BUST OF AN INUK ARMS WIDE, stone, 7 ins x 7 ins x 2.5 ins; 17.8 cms x 17.8 cms x 6.4 cms

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQBUST OF AN INUK ARMS WIDEstonesigned in syllabics 7 ins x 7 ins x 2.5 ins; 17.8 cms x 17.8 cms x 6.4 cms

    Waddington's
  • JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQ, STANDING FIGURE, stone, 8.75 ins x 4 ins x 1.75 ins; 22.2 cms x 10.2 cms x 4.4 cms
    May. 30, 2016

    JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQ, STANDING FIGURE, stone, 8.75 ins x 4 ins x 1.75 ins; 22.2 cms x 10.2 cms x 4.4 cms

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    JOHN KAVIK, RANKIN INLET/KANGIQLINIQSTANDING FIGUREstone 8.75 ins x 4 ins x 1.75 ins; 22.2 cms x 10.2 cms x 4.4 cms

    Waddington's
  • Attributed to John Kavik, Rankin Inlet, a black stone carving of two figures wrestling 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11 x 7 cm)
    Apr. 27, 2016

    Attributed to John Kavik, Rankin Inlet, a black stone carving of two figures wrestling 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11 x 7 cm)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Attributed to John Kavik, Rankin Inlet, a black stone carving of two figures wrestling 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11 x 7 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), SEATED MOTHER AND CHILD, stone, 6.25" x 3.25" x 6" -- 15.9 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm.
    Jun. 01, 2015

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), SEATED MOTHER AND CHILD, stone, 6.25" x 3.25" x 6" -- 15.9 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    JOHN KAVIK (1897-1993), E2-290, RANKIN INLET SEATED MOTHER AND CHILD stone, c. 1980, signed in syllabics6.25" x 3.25" x 6" -- 15.9 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm.Provenance:North of Sixty, St. Andrews, NB, 1990,Private collection, ON

    Waddington's
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