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LOT 504

Lot 504

Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian

Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian
Lot 504 Details
Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian

UNTITLED (WINTER SCENE)

oil on particleboard
signed
12 x 14 in — 30.5 x 35.6 cm

Estimate $25,000-$35,000

Realised: $32,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian
  • Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian
  • Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian
  • Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Canadian
Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

This view of rural Nova Scotia with the horse-drawn carriage, steeple, and surrounding houses is one of Lewis’ most beloved and revisited snow scene images. It was a common practice for Lewis to revisit the same vista in her painting and she would often revert back to familiar imagery that she remembered from her childhood, “I put the same things in, I never change. Same colours and same designs. I don’t copy much, I guess my work up.”[1] This work is testament to Lewis’ talent for colour and composition. The carriage and snow-covered road are framed by the trees and surrounding village. The palette is simple and well-balanced with the bright red, yellow and greens contrasting against the white snow and clouds.

[1] Woolaver, Lance, and Bob Brooks. Maud's Country: Landscapes That Inspired the Art of Maud Lewis. (Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1999), p. 71.

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Some discolouration around edges from handling/framing. Minute accretion in bottom right quadrant (possibly artist generated).

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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