Concrete Contemporary Auctions and Projects Canadian Contemporary Art Auction

March 04, 2014

LOT 96

Lot 96

MICHAEL ADAMSON

MICHAEL ADAMSON
Lot 96 Details
MICHAEL ADAMSON

PERSPECTIVE ON A PERSPECTIVE (IN LIGHT OF PUDDLES PASSING)

oil on canvas
signed, titled and dated 2005 on the reverse
60 ins x 48 ins; 152.4 cms x 121.9 cms

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $6,240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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MICHAEL ADAMSON
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Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

Critically acclaimed artist Michael Adamson has gained international praise for his striking paintings. Adamson’s easily recognizable creations manipulate pigment unlike other painters of his time. Adamson’s works showcase his medium as vibrant tapestries of line and form that emphasizes his interest in structure and texture. In addition to painting, Adamson is an educator at the University of Toronto. The artist has exhibited his work in Canada; the United States; London, UK; and Tokyo, Japan. He has been awarded numerous commissions and his artworks can be found in public, private, and corporate collections, such as the Bank of Montreal, Holt Renfrew, RBC, and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

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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