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November 24, 2014

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LOT 41

Lot 41

ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.

ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.
Lot 41 Details
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.

AUTUMN - GRENVILLE, QUE., 1967

oil on artist board
signed; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse
12 ins x 14.75 ins; 30.5 cms x 37.5 cms

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $22,420
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.
  • ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON, O.S.A., P.R.C.A.
Literature:

Margaret Gray, Margaret Rand and Lois Steen, A.J. Casson, Gage Publishing, Agincourt, Ontario, 1976, page 50.

Note:

“I never liked using every colour of the rainbow. Before I start… I have a definite colour scheme in mind.”

Painted in the year of the country’s centennial, Grenville, Que., 1967 is an energetic and vibrant homage to the Canadian landscape. Leaves of ochre and yellow cling to the branches of trees, and a golden glow overtakes the hills. An autumn gust greys the sky, blows the clouds and chills the air. The summit which features prominently in the scene – rendered in charcoal and blues – seems an ominous reminder from Casson that the splendor is but a precursor to winter.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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