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LOT 89

Lot 89

Unknown (19th Century)

Unknown (19th Century)
Lot 89 Details
Unknown (19th Century)

"CASTLES AND RUINS"

Oil on board; with the artist's name scratched out and titled to gallery label verso
11.75 x 9.75 in — 29.8 x 24.8 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unknown (19th Century)
  • Unknown (19th Century)
  • Unknown (19th Century)
Provenance:

Ex. Collection Fraser Institute, Free Public Library, Montreal as "Unknown', titled ' Greek landscape with ruins';
From whom purchased by Max Stern as one of several artworks acquired on January 27, 1949;
Dominion Gallery, Montreal, Inventory No. B982 gallery label and gallery stamps verso and frame verso;
From whom purchased by Mr. and Mrs. C. Goode on May 9, 1953;
The Estate of Lawrence Goode;
By descent to the present Private Collection, Nottawa, ON

Note:

The painting in question was one of several that Max Stern acquired from the Fraser Institute in January 1949. It was sold to Mr. and Mrs. C. Goode on May 9, 1953, the present family collection.

The painting is listed in the Dominion Gallery Archives immediately after works by Alfred Walter Williams and Solomon Williams but ultimately this work was identified in the DG stock books as "Unknown." It was listed by the FI as 'Greek landscape with ruins'

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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