Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 27, 2008

LOT 115

Lot 115

THOMAS SHERLOCK HODGSON

THOMAS SHERLOCK HODGSON
Lot 115 Details
THOMAS SHERLOCK HODGSON

UNTITLED - “SEMI-ABSTRACT”

watercolour, ink and pencil
signed and dated /52
29 ins x 24 1/4 ins; 72.5 cms x 60.6 cms

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $7,475
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Literature:

David G. Taylor, Tom Hodgson, catalogue, Lynwood Arts Centre, Simcoe, Ontario, 1988, pages 13-15 for related “semi-abstract” watercolours from the same period as this lot.

Note:

Taylor notes that Hodgson began to paint abstract watercolours about 1951. During 1951 to 1952, Hodgson based his work on photographs taken of natural objects and scenery from his surroundings on Toronto’s Centre Island distorting the original object. Hodgson continued to paint “semi-abstract” images based on his own photographs until 1955.

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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