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Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston 1888 - 1949
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CAD
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Description
- Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston
- Dusk
- signed l.l.: Franz Johnston; inscribed on the reverse: Dusk and Light on the Snow
- oil on board
- 50.8 by 60.9 cm. 20 by 24 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Ontario
Condition
This painting is clean, fresh and in overall very good condition. Under UV, there is in-painting around the edges of the board, likely due to rubbing from a previous frame, on all four sides. Other touch-ups are apparent around the chimney, in the trees behind the cabin, and in the snow in the foreground.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Franz Johnston fused his love of the outdoors with his unquestionable artistic skill to produce a prolific body of landscapes that exude a unique Canadian ambiance. Dusk is a fine example of Johnston's assured and confident style, where the interior warmth from the log house floods out into the crisp night. the canvas is bathed in Johnston's signature blue and plum hues that somehow mask the bitter cold. The snow laden trees and surrounding hills cause the viewer to pause and beckons one to bask in the brilliance of a winter's eve.