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LOT 525

Lot 525

Charles Fraser Comfort, OSA, PRCA (Canadian, 1900-1994)

Charles Fraser Comfort, OSA, PRCA (Canadian, 1900-1994)
Lot 525 Details
Charles Fraser Comfort, OSA, PRCA (Canadian, 1900-1994)

ROLAND AND NORA MICHENER'S DOG 'CHRISTIE'

graphite on lined note paper, unsigned, dated Aug. 11, 1940 with pencil annotation
framed 11 x 12.5 in — 27.9 x 31.8 cm

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $112.50
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Charles Fraser Comfort, OSA, PRCA (Canadian, 1900-1994)
  • Charles Fraser Comfort, OSA, PRCA (Canadian, 1900-1994)
  • Charles Fraser Comfort, OSA, PRCA (Canadian, 1900-1994)
Provenance:

Estate of Governor General Roland Michener, Toronto

Note:

"Charles and Louise Comfort were with us on a picnic at the Rouge River with all our children and our Sealeyham dog Christie. Charles drew this little picture of Christie, and I saved it, knowing it came from the hand of a great Canadian painter" inscribed verso.

CONDITION DETAILS

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