Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 26, 2014

LOT 5

Lot 5

WALTER JOSEPH PHILLIPS, R.C.A.

WALTER JOSEPH PHILLIPS, R.C.A.
Lot 5 Details
WALTER JOSEPH PHILLIPS, R.C.A.

GLOAMING

woodcut, printed in colours
signed, titled and numbered 2/50 “second state” in pencil in the lower margin
10.5 ins x 9 ins; 26.7 cms x 22.9 cms

Estimate $3,500-$4,000

Realised: $11,210
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

The Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montreal

Literature:

Roger Boulet, The Tranquility and the Turbulence, The Life and Works of Walter J. Phillips, Markham, 1981, page 223 for the first and second state of Gloaming, listed.
Nancy E. Green, Kate Rutherford and Toni Tomlinson, Walter J. Phillips, Portland, Oregon, 2013 for the 1921 state, page 6, reproduced.

Note:

This lot is from the second state of Gloaming published in 1925. The first state was published in 1921. Both states were produced in an edition size of 50.

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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