Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 26, 2014

LOT 55

Lot 55

MARTIN SOMERVILLE

MARTIN SOMERVILLE
Lot 55 Details
MARTIN SOMERVILLE

CROSSING THE RIVER IN WINTER, MONTREAL

oil on canvas
signed and inscribed “Montreal”
13.75 ins x 21.5 ins; 35 cms x 55 cms

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

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

Lot Report

Provenance:

Dominion Gallery, Montreal
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

Works by Martin Somerville are frequently mistaken, even at a short distance, for those of his contemporary Cornelius Krieghoff. Indeed, Martin Somerville had a studio in the same building as Krieghoff, exhibited with him (1847) and taught at the same school (Misses Plimsoll's School in Montreal). Both artists are known for their genre scenes of sleighing, Indian basket and moccasin sellers, and aspects of habitant life in the environs of Montreal. 

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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