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November 23, 2015

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LOT 14

Lot 14

ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT, P.R.C.A.

ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT, P.R.C.A.
Lot 14 Details
ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT, P.R.C.A.

FARM IN AUTUMN

oil on canvas
signed and dated ‘37
18 ins x 24 ins; 45.7 cms x 61 cms

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $8,850
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT, P.R.C.A.
  • ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT, P.R.C.A.
  • ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT, P.R.C.A.
Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

Literature:

Crystal S. Parsons, Maurice Cullen and His Circle, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 2009, page 15.

Note:

One of Pilot’s most important artistic influences was his stepfather, Maurice Cullen. As a child, he often spent time sketching in Cullen’s Montreal studio and when he was thirteen, confessed to Cullen his dream of becoming a painter. After some consideration, Cullen responded: “Well, you won’t make any money but you’ll have a happy life.” Like Cullen, Pilot also trained in Paris, but unlike his stepfather he developed a much brighter, vividly-coloured palette. His landscapes often feature daring strokes of undiluted orange, blue, and green, perfectly captured in Farm in Autumn.

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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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