Canadian Arts, Culture and History

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LOT 460

Lot 460

Lionel Fosbery (Canadian, 1879-1956)

Lionel Fosbery (Canadian, 1879-1956)
Lot 460 Details
Lionel Fosbery (Canadian, 1879-1956)

BUST OF SIR ROBERT BORDEN

painted plaster composite, signed and dated 1925
height 28 in — 71.1 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $390
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lionel Fosbery (Canadian, 1879-1956)
  • Lionel Fosbery (Canadian, 1879-1956)
  • Lionel Fosbery (Canadian, 1879-1956)
Provenance:

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, N.B.

CONDITION DETAILS

Considerable surface chips overall.

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  • 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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