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James Edward Hervey MacDonald 1873 - 1932
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CAD
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Description
- James Edward Hervey Macdonald
- Gull River
- signed twice, once with the artist's initials, titled twice and dated about 1926 on the reverse; N.F.S. and Thoreau MacDonald's comment Saw Skunk here, with his initials T.M. on the reverse.
- oil on board
- 21.6 by 26.7 cm.
- 8 ½ by 10 ½ in.
Provenance
Collection of Thoreau MacDonald
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature
See: Paul Duval, The Tangled Garden, the Art of J.E.H. MacDonald, Toronto, 1978, p. 79, for Cattle by the Creek, reproduced in colour
Condition
This painting is in excellent condition. There are some small areas of paint loss along the right edge. Inspection under UV did not reveal any touch-ups.
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
Although Thoreau MacDonald has dated the sketch c. 1926, on the reverse, it is known that MacDonald painted at the Gull River site in Ontario's Victoria County in 1918.
His greatest work from Gull River is a 1918 canvas titled Cattle by the Creek in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa.