Bidspirit auction | Jamesie Teevee (1910-1985), Small Owl,
Jamesie Teevee (1910-1985), Small Owl, Stonecut & Stencil, 1967, Edition 41/50 - A charming depiction of an owl with outstretched wings, executed in bold blue and red tones. Small Owl demonstrates Jamesie Teevee’s distinctive ability to blend delicate textural detail with iconic Inuit animal imagery. Produced during the formative years of Cape Dorset printmaking, this work is an important example of Teevee’s contribution to the classic era of Inuit graphic arts. An early Cape Dorset print from 1967, exemplifying the distinctive vision of Jamesie Teevee, a key contributor to Inuit printmaking’s foundational period. Dimensions: 13 x 10 in. (sheet). Condition: Paper with overall toning and some soft creases; image strong and well-inked. Embossed mark: Cape Dorset blind stamp lower margin Provenance: The Ene Schoeler Collection of Inuit Art.