Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 26, 2014

LOT 39

Lot 39

ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.

ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.
Lot 39 Details
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.

MARSHE’S FALLS (ALGONQUIN PARK)

oil on board
signed; signed, titled and dated “Oct/80”
12 ins x 15 ins; 30.5 cms x 38.1 cms

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $25,960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.
  • ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.
Literature:

Paul Duval, A.J. Casson/His Life & Works/A Tribute, Cerebrus Publishing Company Ltd., Toronto, 1980, unpaginated for Below Ragged Falls Oxtongue River, 1970, and Below Ragged Falls, 1976.

Note:

In 1971, the Highway 35 bridge that had spanned across Marsh’s Falls for many years was torn down.  With access to the natural feature no longer impeded, visitors could enjoy the cascade in all its splendor.  This small waterfall rests upon the Oxtongue River, downstream from the much larger Ragged Falls – which is featured in several of Casson’s other paintings.

The swirls and movement of the water stand in sharp contrast to the rigidity and impliability of the stone.  Clinging to the side of the rock face is a small, lone pine – alight with brilliant cadmium green. Taking the focus of the scene, its perseverance exhibits the same strength as the Falls themselves.

CONDITION DETAILS

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