Canadian Fine Art Auction

May 25, 2015

LOT 140

Lot 140

JOHN GEOFFREY CARUTHERS LITTLE, R.C.A.

JOHN GEOFFREY CARUTHERS LITTLE, R.C.A.
Lot 140 Details
JOHN GEOFFREY CARUTHERS LITTLE, R.C.A.

RUE CHAMPS DE MARS, MONTREAL, ‘65

oil on canvas board
signed; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse
8 ins x 10 ins; 20.3 cms x 25.4 cms

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $10,030
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JOHN GEOFFREY CARUTHERS LITTLE, R.C.A.
  • JOHN GEOFFREY CARUTHERS LITTLE, R.C.A.
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

This lot expresses Little's affection for Montreal's snowy winters. With thick and brisk brushstrokes, the painter perfectly renders the busy, slushy, and slippery streets of the city. His subdued colour palette creates an atmosphere where the air is so heavy and the sky so low, that foreground and background appear as if leaning on one another.

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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