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LOT 515

Lot 515

Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian

Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
Lot 515 Details
Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian

UNTITLED

enamel on pressed board
signed; fragment of gallery label verso
22.75 x 10.5 in — 57.8 x 26.7 cm

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
  • Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
  • Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
  • Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
  • Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
  • Fritz Brandtner (1896-1969), Canadian
Provenance:

Private Collection, Quebec

Note:

Fresh to the market, this enamel on board was acquired from a friend of the artist and has been housed in a private collection in Quebec ever since. This work is wonderfully composed in a true Brandtner style and palette of red, black and white opposing forms.

Brandtner was a trailblazer for abstraction in Canada. Having immigrated from Germany to Winnipeg in 1928, Brandtner brought the ideas of the German Expressionists to Western and Central Canada and was the first artist to exhibit abstract art in Montreal in 1936. Brandtner established a relationship with Paul Kastel, of Kastel Gallery, who promoted Brandtner’s work throughout his career, and continued to do so after the artist’s death in 1969.

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. A few fine crack lines scattered throughout. Area of overpainting at centre left edge.

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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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