Lot 50
MARC-AURELE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.
Provenance:
Family of the artist
By descent to the present owner, Montreal
Literature:
Rene Buisson, Marc-Aurele Fortin, un maitre inconnu, Le Musee Marc-Aurele Fortin, Montreal, 1995, page 66, colour plate for a similar view in oils, circa 1927.
Note:
This watercolour was awarded the first prize at the provincial Expo 35 in Montreal.
CONDITION DETAILS
-the consignor is a cousin of Fortin and received the work directly from the artist
-as mentioned in the catalogue, Fortin entered this watercolour at the Provincial Expo 35 in Montreal, where it was awarded first place
-the watercolour is in very good condition
-the colours are strong and fresh (no fading)
-there is a small water-based stain, with a brown fleck in its centre, located left of centre in the sky (slightly above the horizon) - two images of this mark are attached
-there are two numbers on the reverse of the work: -"541-NC" written in pencil horizontally in the upper right corner of the reverse side
-"35-4-53" written in pencil vertically on the left side of the reverse - possibly a notation in relation to the Provincial Expo 35
-there is an area of tape residue on the top centre edge of the reverse of the watercolour (approximately 2 1/2 ins in length)
-there is a piece of clear tape on the bottom centre edge of the watercolour (appoximately 1 3/4 ins in length)
-there is also paper residue across the top of the reverse - more than likely where the work was once hinged to a backing - I have attached an image of the reverse of the work for your information as well