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Malcolm Rains b. 1947
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 CAD
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Description
- Malcolm Rains
- STILL LIFE WITH SEVEN PEARS AND ORANGE SLICES
signed twice Rains, titled twice and dated July, 1996 on the stretcher, further titled and dated on a label on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 111.8 by 167.6 cm.
- 44 by 66 in.
Exhibited
Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto
Private Collection, Toronto
Condition
This work has not been viewed under UV although it appears to be in pristine condition.
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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
Rains was born in England and moved to Canada in 1955. Before choosing to paint exclusively, Rains was a sculptor and studied architecture. His still life paintings have a timeless, ethereal quality. The viewer is drawn to the subject which has been thrust against an almost impenetrable black background.