Canadian Fine Art Auction

November 20, 2017

LOT 98

Lot 98

JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.

JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.
Lot 98 Details
JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.

BEIGE, NOIR, BRUN

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1965; also signed and dated on the reverse, titled on the overflap and inscribed “Mais que pour marcher droit, Tu chausses Muse, un cothurne étroit - Gautier”
52 ins x 46 ins; 132.1 cms x 116.8 cms

Estimate $9,000-$12,000

Realised: $11,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.
  • JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.
  • JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

The inscription on the reverse comes from a stanza in Theophile Gautier’s poem Art. There are many translations of this poem but one version interprets it as: “For false rules, we’ve no use! But to go straight as an arrow, Muse, your shoes need to be narrow.” Gautier (1811-1872) was, among other pursuits, a very highly esteemed poet, dramatist and art critic.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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