Canadian Fine Art Auction

November 21, 2016

LOT 124

Lot 124

BARKER FAIRLEY, R.C.A.

BARKER FAIRLEY, R.C.A.
Lot 124 Details
BARKER FAIRLEY, R.C.A.

FIELD COLOURS, 1962

oil on masonite
signed; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse
20 ins x 24 ins; 49.5 cms x 59.7 cms

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $4,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

Note:

Fairley often grappled with how much to put into his painting preferring, as in this lot, to leave as much implied as stated. His most successful landscapes are painted economically and rigorously limit themselves to the essentials in terms of both colour and line.
 
 

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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