Canadian Fine Art Auction

November 21, 2016

LOT 57

Lot 57

LOUIS COMTOIS

LOUIS COMTOIS
Lot 57 Details
LOUIS COMTOIS

MIDNIGHT CONTAINED

mixed media construction
signed, dated 1986 and inscribed “New York” on the reverse
45 ins x 80 ins; 114.3 cms x 203.2 cms

Estimate $5,000-$6,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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LOUIS COMTOIS
  • LOUIS COMTOIS
Provenance:

Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

Comtois studied at the École des beaux-arts de Montreal before moving permanently to New York in 1972. His work was influenced by Tousignant, Molinari and Yves Gaucher and was often executed in multi-media.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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.)

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