Inuit Sled Party / Preparing for the Hunt
Print (likely a high-quality offset lithograph or limited edition reproduction) on paper board • Nori Peter (1935–2009)
Style & Movement
Canadian Figurative Realism / Northern Arctic Genre Art
Medium & Technique
Mechanical reproduction of an original oil or acrylic painting, featuring flat ink application on textured support
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1970s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; Vertical (Portrait) orientation
Subject Description
A narrative scene depicting a group of Inuit hunters and figures preparing dog sleds (qamutiik) for a journey or hunt. The composition features traditional fur-lined parkas, huskies in harness, and wooden sledges against a snowy, mountainous Arctic landscape. The iconography focuses on the relationship between the Inuit people and their environment.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the print is housed in a protective plastic sleeve but shows some visible surface scuffing and edge wear
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a retail purchase of a commercial print edition. Pencil notations 'Nori Peter' on the margin indicate artist identification by a previous owner or dealer.
Art Historical Significance
Nori Peter was a Hungarian-born Canadian artist renowned for her empathetic and detailed depictions of the Inuit way of life in the Canadian North. While the original paintings are highly collectible and significant in the context of Canadian Arctic art, commercial prints serve as accessible ethnographic and cultural documents.
Notable Features
Prominent 'Nori Peter' hand-written names in the bottom left margin (likely not by the artist) and the characteristic earth-tone palette representative of the artist's style.
Condition Issues
Visible scuffing on the image surface, potential yellowing of the paper substrate, and minor creasing at the corners. The plastic wrap may be trapping acidity against the print.
Conservation Recommendations
Remove from acidic plastic sleeve; mount using acid-free archival materials and UV-protected glass to prevent fading and further yellowing.