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James (Jock) Williamson Galloway Macdonald 1897 - 1960
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CAD
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Description
- James (Jock) Williamson Galloway Macdonald
- La Place, Tourettes
- signed and dated lower right J.W.G Macdonald/ '55; signed with artist's name and Toronto address, numbered 26 and titled La Place, Tourettes on the reverse
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 30.5 by 40.6 cm.
- 12 by 16 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature
Joyce Zemans, Jock Macdonald, The Inner Landscape, A Retrospective Exhibition, Toronto, 1981
See pp. 174 and 175 for illustrations of other landscapes from France
Condition
This painting is in excellent condition with no apparent issues under UV. There is a very small irregular hairline crack in the upper right corner.
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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
Joyce Zemans comments: For Macdonald, the scene evoked the intricate pattern of Oriental carpets.