Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 27, 2008

LOT 29

Lot 29

JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.

JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.
Lot 29 Details
JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.

ADAJIO DES PAYS VASTES

encaustic on canvas
signed and dated ‘73
30 ins x 30 ins; 75 cms x 75 cms

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $19,550
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Marlborough-Godard, Toronto and Montreal

Literature:

Constance Naubert-Riser, Jean McEwen, Colour in Depth: Paintings and Works on Paper, 1951-1987, catalogue, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, 1987-1988, pages 102 and 103 (cat.51 and 52) and page 48 for two related works and a discussion of this series.

CONDITION DETAILS

overall very good condition, noted: there is a small spot in the bottom centre that looks like it may be a small scrape (or intentional) where the top layer of paint is worn off showing white or the gesso below, there is also a small network of cracking paint beside this; above this area is a small indentation in the canvas showing a little white beneath this followed by a faint horizontal scratch in the paint to the right of this indentation; there is a similar indentation and scratch in the paint above this area in the center, else ok

LOT 29
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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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