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James (Jock) Williamson Galloway Macdonald 1897 - 1960
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CAD
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Description
- James (Jock) Williamson Galloway Macdonald
- Carnival
- signed lower left J.W.G. Macdonald '55; signed and titled No 57/ Carnival (Nice) by the artist on the reverse; further titled Riviera Carnival by the artist on his label and Carnival (Nice) 1955, on an exhibition label on the backing
- coloured inks on board
- 26.7 by 34.9 cm.
- 10 ½ by 13 ¾ in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Exhibited
Jock Macdonald, The Inner Landscape, A Retrospective Exhibition, Toronto, 1981, no. 93, illustrated, p. 178
Literature
Joyce Zemans, Jock Macdonald, The Inner Landscape, A Retrospective Exhibition, Toronto, 1981, p. 179
Condition
This work is in excellent condition with no apparent issues under UV. It is hinged at the top.
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
As Joyce Zemans notes: "In the carnival series, the decorative arrangement of his biomorphic shapes accedes to a delicate balance of abstract elements."
A large canvas of this sketch is owned by Imperial Oil Limited.