Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction

May 25, 2012

LOT 132

Lot 132

JEAN-PAUL LEMIEUX, R.C.A.

JEAN-PAUL LEMIEUX, R.C.A.
Lot 132 Details
JEAN-PAUL LEMIEUX, R.C.A.

PETIT GARCON EN NOIR

ink and felt pen
signed, titled and dated /74
25.5 ins x 19.5 ins; 63.8 cms x 48.8 cms

Estimate $12,000-$15,000

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

Lot Report

Provenance:

Joyner Waddington’s Canadian Art, auction, Toronto, December 2nd, 2003, lot 184.
Private Collection, Ontario.

Literature:

Guy Robert, Lemieux, Montreal, 1978, page 286.

Note:

Guy Robert writes that Lemieux's portraits “...illustrate [a] complex interplay of representation. One finds in his work portraits that are neither photographic likenesses nor flattering studies of their models.” While the subject is characteristic for Lemieux, the composition of “Petit garcon en noir” is certainly unique. A majority of the artist’s portraits are depicted from the waist up and this composition is a rarer full-length portrait. Lemieux’s “Petit garcon” is imbued with childhood nostalgia: the young boy stands on an expansive property dressed in his Sunday best, a little grin upon his bright, delicate face revealing his delight in a spring or summer day.

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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