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June 14, 2011

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LOT 144

Lot 144

James Kerr-Lawson (1864-1939)

James Kerr-Lawson (1864-1939)
Lot 144 Details
James Kerr-Lawson (1864-1939), Scottish/Canadian

ACTOR IN SHAKESPEAREAN COSTUME LOUNGING ON A RED SOFA

Oil on canvas; signed lower left
16.5" x 21.5" — 41.9 x 54.6 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $6,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Burlington, Ontario by descent, found in the residence the mother purchased in 1970 from Marian Wright, Cap a L’Aigle, Charlevoix county, Quebec

Note:

This painting and all the furnishings, paintings, costumes, letters and photographs in the Wright residence were sold with the house when purchased by the present owner’s mother in 1970. The sofa and the artwork on the wall in the painting were still in the living room of the house when it was purchased. This painting hung over the fireplace.
Kerr-Lawson did in fact spend time in the area of Charlevoix. The nephew of the Wright family served in WWI as did Kerr-Lawson. In the attic, several trunks were located containing handmade costumes along with photographs of the family taking part in theme festivals (including Alice in Wonderland).

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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