Lot 8
  • 8

Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston 1888 - 1949

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CAD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston
  • The First Inhabitants
  • signed l.l. in ink: Frank H. Johnston; titled in pencil l.c.: THE FIRST INHABITANTS

     

  • oil on board
  • 9.5 by 10.2 cm. 3¾ by 4 in.

Provenance

Private Collection, Toronto

Condition

This work is in excellent condition. It is oil on card laid down on cardboard, although Rodrick has written on the reverse that it is tempera. There are no problems to note.
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