Waddington's

Canadian Fine Art Auction

November 21, 2016

Return To Gallery
LOT 12

Lot 12

MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.

MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.
Lot 12 Details
MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.

MAISONS EN ÉTÉ, CA. 1930

watercolour
signed
18 ins x 27.5 ins; 99.1 cms x 99.1 cms

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $9,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

More Details Below   ↓

Lot Report

Additional Images
MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.
  • MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.
  • MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN, A.R.C.A.
Provenance:

Galerie Jean-Pierre Valentin, Montreal
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

This work is interesting as much for what Fortin has chosen to paint as for what he has not. Fortin often left sections of the support (in this case paper) unpainted, as a compositional intention. Here he relies on the colour of the unpainted paper to suggest the lane between and in front of the houses. The path itself is a typical device used frequently by Fortin to lead the viewer through his compositions (see lot 18).

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

Back To Top   ↑
LOT 12
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.