Title: Cape Dorset Sculpture by Norton & Reading (Inscribed Presentation First Edition)
Norton, Derek and Reading, Nigel. Cape Dorset Sculpture.
Vancouver/Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press, 2005. First Edition. Large-format 4to softcover, 136 pages. Beautifully illustrated with rich studio color plates by photographer Kenji Nagai, detailed artist biographies, and historical cross-references. Introduction by Terry Ryan. [Lindsay Library, No. 1343]
Vancouver/Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press, 2005. First Edition. Large-format 4to softcover, 136 pages. Beautifully illustrated with rich studio color plates by photographer Kenji Nagai, detailed artist biographies, and historical cross-references. Introduction by Terry Ryan. [Lindsay Library, No. 1343]
Association Copy / Inscribed Provenance:
Hand-signed and intimately inscribed by both authors on the title page: “Dear Roger, Thank you for all your support towards us over the years. Nigel Reading, Derek.” Sourced directly from the private library of the late Hon. Roger Lindsay, FRHSC (1941–2023)—prominent Toronto philanthropist, corporate executive, cultural patron, and advisor to the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Hand-signed and intimately inscribed by both authors on the title page: “Dear Roger, Thank you for all your support towards us over the years. Nigel Reading, Derek.” Sourced directly from the private library of the late Hon. Roger Lindsay, FRHSC (1941–2023)—prominent Toronto philanthropist, corporate executive, cultural patron, and advisor to the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
An indispensable, museum-grade reference text providing an exhaustive visual exploration of contemporary Inuit stone sculpture. Unifying themes of arctic wildlife, shamanistic transformation, and structural landscape aesthetics, this foundational work acts as a vital tool for verifying and authenticating high-end masterworks from the Kinngait region.
This unique presentation volume stands as a profound testament to Roger Lindsay’s active patronage and personal relationship with leading figures in the Canadian art-dealing and historical publishing landscape.
Price: $325.00 CAD