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September 17, 2020

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LOT 3

Lot 3

CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF

CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF
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CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF

GOING TO THE VILLAGE

oil on canvas
signed and inscribed "Quebec", framed as an oval
sight 12 ins x 17 ins; 30.5 cms x 43.2 cms

Estimate $40,000-$60,000

Realised: $90,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF
  • CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF
  • CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF
Provenance:

Watson Art Galleries, Montreal
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

The title of this piece is Going to the Village, but it appears to be more of a race than an idle jaunt into town. The driver on the left is tensed with the anticipation of catching the other sled, his face caught in a grimace of determination. Though he is behind, he has the advantage of the inside track.

The driver on the right urges his horse on, while his fellow riders look back eagerly. The three of them are anxious not to relinquish the lead. There is room on the road for the two sleds to ride abreast, and the ultimate winner has not yet been determined.

Cornelius Krieghoff has a wonderful way with light: we can see the sun setting on a short winter day, the shadows just beginning to creep in. The frosty twilight on snowy fields and the looming distant hills provide a vivid backdrop for the dramatic scene. We can feel the chill, the exhilaration. Our racers charge on, eager to be the first to the village.

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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