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May 25, 2015

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LOT 73

Lot 73

WILLIAM KURELEK, R.C.A.

WILLIAM KURELEK, R.C.A.
Lot 73 Details
WILLIAM KURELEK, R.C.A.

REGINA SASKATOON HIGHWAY, CREEPING SNOW WHISPS ON PRAIRIE ROAD

mixed media on masonite
signed with initials and dated ‘74; titled on the reverse
4.75 ins x 21.5 ins; 12.1 cms x 54.6 cms

Estimate $25,000-$30,000

Realised: $28,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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WILLIAM KURELEK, R.C.A.
  • WILLIAM KURELEK, R.C.A.
Provenance:

Private Collection, Burlington, Ontario

Note:

In Regina Saskatoon Highway... Kurelek seems to emphasize the momentary ability of man to bridle the power of the natural landscape. The viewer is at once struck by the vastness of the scene and the imposing order of manmade systems. The highway trails off into the distance with no destination in sight, yet the pathway is cleared, the bright orange of the snow fence holds the cold banks at bay and the rigid telephone poles seem to act as repetitive beacons of reassurance. There is a courage and endurance to the scene: the endless possibilities of the open road, a few whisps of snow hardly a deterrent to keep us from the journey ahead.

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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