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May 25, 2015

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LOT 124

Lot 124

JOHN IVOR SMITH

JOHN IVOR SMITH
Lot 124 Details
JOHN IVOR SMITH

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cast stone, set on black laminate base

height including base 59 ins; 149.9 cms
height excluding base 11.5 ins; 29.2 cms

Estimate $2,500-$3,000

Realised: $4,484
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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JOHN IVOR SMITH
  • JOHN IVOR SMITH
Provenance:

Private Collection, U.S.A.

Literature:

Colin S. MacDonald, A Dictionary of Canadian Artists, Volume Eight, Part One, Canadian Paperbacks Publishing Ltd., Ottawa, 2006, page 651.

Note:

John Ivor Smith studied under Jacques de Tonnancour and Arthur Lismer.

According to Colin MacDonald, the influence of Italian sculptors Marino Marini and Manzu, to which Smith would have been exposed during travels to Italy, are evident in his work with its simplified figures and flowing lines.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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