Lot 72
Emile Albert Gruppé (1896-1978)
Lot 72 Details
Emile Albert Gruppé (1896-1978), American
BIRCHES AT THE BEND
Oil on canvas board; signed lower right, inscribed "To Jean & Clute on Their Golden Anniversary," signed by the artist in black marker verso
15 ins x 20 ins; 38.1 cms x 50.8 cms
Estimate $4,000-$5,000
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Provenance:
Private Collection of Jean & Clute, gifted directly from the artist inscribed verso;
Private Collection, Ontario
Note:
A newspaper clipping adhered to the back dated July 9, 1983 reviews an exhibition at the Belleville Public Library in Ontario showcasing the landscapes and marine pictures of this popular, prolific American-born artist and his many paintings that were executed in Canada. Gruppé's circle of friends included the likes of Canadian artist Manly E. MacDonald.