Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 26, 2014

LOT 137

Lot 137

DAVID BROWN MILNE

DAVID BROWN MILNE
Lot 137 Details
DAVID BROWN MILNE

HILLTOP (PAINTING PLACE)

drypoint etching printed in two colours
signed with initials in the plate, also signed in pencil in the lower margin
Sheet 5.75 ins x 7.5 ins; 14.5 cms x 19 cms

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,888
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

Note:

In March of 1931, Milne began work on an etching based on his oil paintings for a book collectors quarterly, The Colophon. Milne was engaged to produce over 2000 etchings for inclusion in a forthcoming issue. The etching, which is called Hilltop, is also known as Painting Place.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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