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Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

November 20, 2007

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LOT 37

Lot 37

EDWARD JOHN HUGHES, R.C.A.

EDWARD JOHN HUGHES, R.C.A.
Lot 37 Details
EDWARD JOHN HUGHES, R.C.A.

THE FREIGHTER “WORLD ARES” AT CROFTON

oil on canvas
signed and dated 1980
32.0" x 3912.0" (80.0 cm x 98.8 cm)

Estimate $50,000-$75,000

Realised: $92,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Dominion Gallery, Montreal
Estate of Douglas A. Berlis, Toronto

Note:

On an inscription affixed to the reverse, Hughes writes: “Crofton village is on the east crest of Vancouver Island, and is just out of the picture to the right. In the background is Salt Spring Island, largest of the Gulf Islands. The ship has probably just arrived, as there is not much activity yet. The weathered log in the foreground borders a parking lot, originally constructed for the longshoremen, but now a visitor’s viewpoint. The pinky-purple flowers at the bottom are a sort of wild sweet-pea.”

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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