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Alfred Joseph Casson 1898 - 1992
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CAD
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Description
- Alfred Joseph Casson
- October, Maple Lake
- signed lower right A.J Casson; signed, titled and dated 1939 on the artist's label and signed and titled by the artist on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 25.4 by 30.5 cm.
- 10 by 12 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Condition
This painting is in excellent condition with no apparent issues under UV. There is a very small area of paint loss in the center along the lower edge. Some minor horizontal surface cracks are visible in the lower portion 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 had sketched as far north as Lake Superior with Harris, Carmichael and Jackson, but the demands of his work and a change in his interest in subject matter persuaded him to choose subjects that were more domestic in nature. He completed a series of sketches on the theme of small Ontario towns in 1927. About the time October - Maple Lake was completed, he began to devote hiself to more rugged subject matter he could find closer to home.