Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 27, 2008

LOT 151

Lot 151

WILLIAM NICOLL CRESSWELL, O.S.A., R.C.A.

WILLIAM NICOLL CRESSWELL, O.S.A., R.C.A.
Lot 151 Details
WILLIAM NICOLL CRESSWELL, O.S.A., R.C.A.

SAILING VESSELS OFF A ROCKY COASTLINE

oil on canvas
signed
17 1/4 ins x 28 1/2 ins; 43.1 cms x 71.3 cms

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $3,450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Literature:

Christopher Varley and Barry Fair, William Nicoll Cresswell, Man from Seaforth, London Regional Art Gallery, London, 1986, page 60, cat.36, illustrated for an almost identical watercolour entitled Bishop’s Rock, Grand Manan, 1881 (collection National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, no.9596).

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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