International Art

November 27, 2007

LOT 187

Lot 187

Maurice Canning Wilks (1911-1984)

Maurice Canning Wilks (1911-1984)
Lot 187 Details
Maurice Canning Wilks (1911-1984), Irish

BLOODY FORELAND HOMESTEADS, CO. DONEGAL

Oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to the stretcher
20" x 24" — 50.8 x 61 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $18,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Frost and Reed Inventory label 0/10092 verso;
Watson Art Galleries, Montreal, acquired in February 1958 at the gallery closing sale. Accompanied by original bill of sale and gallery closing advertisement

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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