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Alfred Joseph Casson 1898 - 1992
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CAD
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Description
- Alfred Joseph Casson
- Farm on Bayview Avenue
- signed lower right A.J. Casson; signed, titled twice by the artist, once in pencil and dated 1935 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 24.1 by 29.2 cm.
- 9 ½ by 11 ½ in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Condition
This painting is in excellent condition, with no apparent issues under UV. There is some evidence of rubbing and minor paint loss around the edges of the panel.
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
Casson found his favourite subjects in the small towns and villages, the farms, and the landscape of rural Ontario. This particular subject was just north of Toronto in what is now a well-populated and affluent area of the city.
This fine sketch was probably done on a one-day excursion trip that he would take on the weekend, frequently with his painting companion Joachim Gauthier. The mixture of houses, barns and sheds depicted here were typical of the small towns of the time.