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Joyner Canadian Fine Art Auction

June 03, 2013

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LOT 68

Lot 68

DAVID BROWN MILNE

DAVID BROWN MILNE
Lot 68 Details
DAVID BROWN MILNE

STILL LIFE WITH VIOLETS

oil on canvas
inscribed “0-633” and titled by David Milne Jr. on the stretcher
12 ins x 16 ins; 30 cms x 40 cms

Estimate $30,000-$40,000

Realised: $25,960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate of Douglas Duncan, Toronto.
Marlborough–Godard, Toronto/Montreal.
Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Merry, Oakville, Ontario.
Private Collection, Vancouver.

Literature:

David Milne Jr. and David P. Silcox, “David B. Milne: Catalogue Raisonne of the Paintings, Volume 2: 1929-1953”, Toronto, 1998, page 864, no.405.31, reproduced.

Exhibited:

David Milne: A Survey Exhibition, Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto, 4-28 Nov., 1978, no.33.

Note:

Painted at Uxbridge, Ontario, spring, 1945.

See lot 40, footnote relating how Milne was greatly inspired by flowers.

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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