Fine Prints and Photography Auction

March 11, 2014

LOT 221

Lot 221

John Reeves (1938- )

John Reeves (1938- )
Lot 221 Details
John Reeves (1938- ), Canadian

JOHN MCCLELLAND, 1981

Gelatin silver print; signed, titled and dated 1981 in pencil to the mount. Matted and unframed.
Image 17.6" x 14.2" — 44.8 x 36 cm.

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $84
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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John Reeves (1938- )
  • John Reeves (1938- )
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto purchased from the artist;
Jane Corkin Gallery, Toronto

Literature:

This portrait appeared in John Reeves’ book, “About Face” (1990).

Note:

The publisher Jack McClelland (1922-2004), president of McClelland & Stewart from 1961 to 1985, is best known for promoting Canadian authors like Margaret Atwood, Pierre Burton, Farley Mowat and Mordecai Richler, producing a paperback series that made them accessible to the general public.

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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