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William Goodridge Roberts 1904-1974
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CAD
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Description
- William Goodridge Roberts
- GEORGIAN BAY
- signed lower right G. Roberts; titled on a label on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 63.5 by 81.3 cm.
- 25 by 32 in.
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal
Private Collection, Toronto
Condition
This painting has been viewed under UV and it is in excellent condition.
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
The sparkling water, islands and wind-blown trees were of great interest to Roberts. In the tradition of a wilderness landscape, he uses expressive and powerful brush work to intimate the motion of the wind through the trees and undulating waves in the water.