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November 23, 2015

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LOT 85

Lot 85

MOLLY LAMB BOBAK, R.C.A.

MOLLY LAMB BOBAK, R.C.A.
Lot 85 Details
MOLLY LAMB BOBAK, R.C.A.

THE PLATFORM

oil on masonite
signed; also signed and titled on the reverse
16 ins x 12 ins; 52.1 cms x 41.9 cms

Estimate $4,000-$5,000

Realised: $12,980
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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MOLLY LAMB BOBAK, R.C.A.
  • MOLLY LAMB BOBAK, R.C.A.
  • MOLLY LAMB BOBAK, R.C.A.
Provenance:

The Waddington Galleries Inc., Montreal
Private Collection, U.S.A.

Literature:

Carolyn Gossage, (ed.), Double Duty: Sketches and Diaries of Molly Lamb Bobak, Canadian War Artist, Dundurn Press, Toronto and Oxford, 1972, pages 16, 17, 49 and 63.

Note:

Known for her vibrant and dynamic images of crowds and parades, The Platform depicts small clusters of figures who stand waiting to board a train. The gestural brushstrokes imbue the work with energy, a sentiment mirrored by the promise offered by the train.

While travelling to Montreal during the war years, Bobak remarked that “train travel is one of the best ways of bringing people of all races, creeds and colour together...”

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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