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May 29, 2017

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LOT 28

Lot 28

FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.

FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.
Lot 28 Details
FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.

SHORELINE

oil on board
signed with initials
10.25 ins x 12.25 ins; 26 cms x 31.1 cms

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $18,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.
  • FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.
  • FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.
Provenance:

Private Collection, Winnipeg

Note:

Rich greens dominate this striking scene, an ode to nature’s beauty and its elevating spirit. Slender tree trunks, five staggered dark verticals, form a screen between the viewer and the inviting lake beyond, a classic and effective Group trope. A horizontal slice of blue (the distant tree-covered hills), the white-grey of the lake, and the cloudless sky happily interrupt what - in the hands of a lesser painter - could become a monotony of greenery. In this delightful sketch, Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949) demonstrates his cogent mastery of colour, contrast and light. His unfussy, spontaneous dobs and strokes speak to an immediacy in his response to the scene before him. Less refined than his larger post-1930s paintings executed in his studio, the naturalness of Shoreline is its greatest asset.

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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