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May 30, 2016

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LOT 155

Lot 155

WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS, R.C.A

WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS, R.C.A
Lot 155 Details
WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS, R.C.A

STILL LIFE

oil on canvas
signed
24 ins x 18 ins; 61 cms x 45.7 cms

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS, R.C.A
  • WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS, R.C.A
  • WILLIAM GOODRIDGE ROBERTS, R.C.A
Provenance:

Dominion Gallery, Toronto
Private Collection, Ontario
Private Collection, U.S.A. (by descent)

Literature:

James Borcoman, Goodridge Roberts, A Retrospective, The National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 1969, pages 26, 30 and 31.

Note:

A master of volume and scale, Goodridge Roberts’ profound skill at being able to render objects accurately, serves to liberate and encourage the committed observer to move beyond the obvious appeal of Still Life to consider the plastic accomplishment of this painter: colour, brushwork and composition.

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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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