Canadian Fine Art Auction

November 20, 2017

LOT 73

Lot 73

JOHN LITTLE, R.C.A

JOHN LITTLE, R.C.A
Lot 73 Details
JOHN LITTLE, R.C.A

RICHMOND STREET VERS GRAND TRUCK, POINTE ST. CHARLES, MONTREAL

oil on canvas
signed; also signed, titled and dated ‘77 on the stretcher
12 ins x 16 ins; 30.5 cms x 40.6 cms

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

Written on the reverse of this lot are the names of six influential jazz artists, most notably Oscar Peterson. Richmond Street is located in Little Burgundy, which was home to Montreal’s oldest established working class and English speaking black community. In the late 1960s, Little Burgundy underwent a period of urban renewal as condemned buildings were demolished and replaced by social housing development.

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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