Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 26, 2014

LOT 40

Lot 40

FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL, O.S.A., R.C.A.

FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL, O.S.A., R.C.A.
Lot 40 Details
FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL, O.S.A., R.C.A.

SNOWY HILLSIDE

oil on panel
with estate stamp; an oil sketch of a shoreline, with estate stamp, on the reverse
6 ins x 8.25 ins; 15.2 cms x 21 cms

Estimate $40,000-$60,000

Realised: $30,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL, O.S.A., R.C.A.
  • FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL, O.S.A., R.C.A.
Provenance:

Estate of the artist
By descent through the family
Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

In this early painting, Carmichael weaves together a blanket of greens, burnt sienna and white. Indigo lines become trees that link the clear blue sky to the warm crest of land below. The snow melts away and, in its pooling and puddling, reveals the promise of a new season.

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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