The Coppenrath Collection

Montréal-based collectors Jane and Robert Coppenrath began acquiring sculptures by Inuit artists in the 1990s, adding to their already substantial collections of modern painting and African art. Working closely with a small number of dealers across Canada, they assembled a large collection of classic pieces dating from the early 1950s through the 1970s. With a preference for early works from northern Quebec and the Kivalliq region to the west of Hudson Bay, they built a focussed collection of exceptionally high quality. Many of the works they acquired represent woman and family, themes that were of special importance to them.

Robert Coppenrath passed away in 2017, and Jane passed away earlier this year. Marion Scott Gallery is honoured to be working with their family and estate to share their impressive collection with the public. Opening December 5 and continuing through January 23, the exhibition features works by over 30 different Inuit artists, including Eva Talooki Aliktiluk, Samwillie Amidlak, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, Tuna Iquliq, John Kavik, Dominic Kingilik, John Pangnark, George Tataniq and Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok. The exhibition will be open by appointment and will have an expanded online dimension, with VR 3-d tours of the installation, videos, and an accompanying essay.

Marc Alikaswa

mother & child, stone, 7.75 x 7 x 4.5 in.

Marc Alikaswa

mother & child, 1999, stone, 13 x 9 x 8 in.

Samwillie Amidlak

mother & child, stone, 7.25 x 3.75 x 3.25 in.

Irene Kataq Angutitok

woman, 1960, stone, 6 x 3 x 3 in.

Luke Anowtalik

woman, stone, 8 x 5.25 x 3.75 in.

Baffin Island School

woman with pail & ulu, 1950s, stone, bone & sinew, 7.25 x 4.25 x 4 in.

Yvonne Kanayuq Arnakyuinak

woman breastfeeding, 1984, stone, 2.5 x 2.75 x 2.25 in.

Yvonne Kanayuq Arnakyuinak

mother & child with ulu, 1980, stone & caribou antler, 5.25 x 2.25 x 3.25 in.

Barnabus Arnasungaaq

mother & child, 1980s, stone, 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 in.

Barnabus Arnasungaaq

mother & child, stone, 15 x 7.75 x 5.75 in.

Peggy Ekagina

drummer, circa 1960, stone, wood, skin & sinew, 3.25 x 3.75 x 3.25 in.

Henry Evaluardjuk

mother & child, stone, 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 in.

Ada Eyetoaq

pregnant woman, 1979, stone, 2.5 x 1.75 x 1.5 in.

Coppermine School

family hunting, stone, caribou antler, whalebone & sinew, 7 x 11 x 7 in.

Joy Kiluvigyuak Hallauk

mother & children, 1996, stone, 7.5 x 2 x 1.75 in.

seated woman with tools & removable head

Inukjuak School

mother & child, circa 1950, stone, 7.5 x 4.75 x 3.5 in.

Bernard Iqqugaqtuq

owls attacking lemmings, caribou antler & ivory, 7.5 x 4.75 x 3.5 in.

Tuna Iquliq

 kneeling woman, circa 1970 stone, 7.25 x 5.75 x 4.25 in.

John Kavik

woman, circa 1980 stone, 11.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 in.

Dominic Kingilik

woman, 1974 stone, 6.75 x 1.5 x 2 in.

Madeleine Isserkut Kringayark

drummer, 1965, stone & caribou antler, 6.25 x 2.5 x 4.5 in.

Marie Kuunnuaq

mother & children, circa 1970 stone, 9.25 x 5 x 11.5 in.

Kimmirut School

woman, 1956 stone, 7.75 x 3.25 x 2.75 in.

Lasalossie Keeyookta

woman in parka hood, stone, 11 x 4.25 x 4.75 in.

Vital Makpaaq

woman, 1965 stone, 10.75 x 5.5 x 6 in.

John Pangnark

figure, stone, 2.5 x 1.5 x 2 in.

John Pangnark

mother & child, 1970, stone, 8.75 x 8.25 x 8 in.

John Pangnark

woman in parka hood, circa 1977, stone, 5 x 3 x 5 in.

John Pangnark

woman, circa 1973, stone, 3.5 x 3.75 x 4.5 in.

Mark Pingushat

mother & child, stone, 7.5 x 5 x 4 in.

Sanikiluaq School

hunter with spear & knife, circa 1950, stone & ivory, 6 x 5.5 x 3.5 in.

Eva Saviakjuk

mother & child, stone, 4.5 x 3.25 x 2.25 in.

Mary Yuusipik Singaqti

mother & child, stone, 9.5 x 8 x 4.5 in.

Eva Talooki Aliktiluk

head cluster, 1986, stone, beads & string, 4.25 x 3.5 x 2.75 in.

Eva Talooki Aliktiluk

figure, stone, beads & string, 4.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 in.

Eva Talooki Aliktiluk

figure, stone, beads & string, 4.25 x 2.25 x 3 in.

Eva Talooki Aliktiluk

mother & child, 1985, stone, beads & string, 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 in.

Taloyoak School

bird in flight, 1960-61, caribou bone, 8.5 x 8 x 3.5 in.

Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok

mother & child, stone, 4.25 x 2.5 x 1.25 in.

Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok

mother & child, stone, 3.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 in.

Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok

family, stone, 5.75 x 6.5 x 6 in.

Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok

family grouping, stone, 8.25 x 8 x 4 in.

George Tataniq

mother & children, stone, 6 x 5 x 4.5 in.

Mosie Tukiqiqi Jayko

whales & hunter, 1962, whalebone, ivory, stone & thread, 3.75 x 15 x 1 in.

Lucy Tikiq Tunguak

mother & child, stone, 4.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 in.