Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 26, 2009

LOT 64

Lot 64

MALCOLM RAINS

MALCOLM RAINS
Lot 64 Details
MALCOLM RAINS

LAKE ONTARIO, OCT. 1996

oil on canvas
signed
42 ins x 84 ins; 105 cms x 210 cms

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $17,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto/Calgary.

Note:

The artist was born in England and emigrated to Canada in 1955. Rains’ subjects are minimal and include horizons of lakes and crumpled sheets of white paper floating on a dark background.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 64
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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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