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March 04, 2014

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LOT 25

Lot 25

JOSEPH DRAPELL

JOSEPH DRAPELL
Lot 25 Details
JOSEPH DRAPELL

BANAL AND DIVINE

acrylic on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1984
91 ins x 90 ins; 231.1 cms x 228.6 cms

Estimate $6,000-$9,000

Realised: $6,150
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

One of the most important abstract painters of his generation, Joseph Drapell came to North America in 1966 from the Czech Republic and has lived in Toronto since 1970. His work is characterized by high-keyed, glossy color and built-up surfaces. His innovative techniques and aesthetic, including the invention of moveable, broad paint-spreading device, helped bring his work international attention in the 1970s and ‘80s. Drapell’s work is featured in the collections of numerous prestigious institutions including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; The Art Gallery of Ontario; the National Gallery in Prague; the Museum of Modern Art in Vienna; the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the British Museum in London.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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