Herschel Island
91.4 cms x 157.5 cms (36 ins x 62 ins)
Signed and on verso titled on the gallery label and inscribed "m8095"
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "19th & 20th Century Art (5th session)" held on Thu, Aug 29, 2024.
Lot 412
Lot 412
Estimate: CAD $1,500 - $2,500
Realised: CAD $7,500
Realised: CAD $7,500
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
David Findlay Jr Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Ontario
Notes:
Little is known about the identity of A. Cedro, though he appears to have been primarily based in California in the turn of the 20th century. This subject of this work is much further away, depicting one of several attempts by Robert E. Peary to find the North Pole. Peary attempted two expeditions on the sailing ship Roosevelt, first in the winter of 1905-06 and another in 1908-09. This is one of several paintings of these expeditions produced by Cedro, leading to speculation that he may have been included as a member of the Roosevelt's crew.
David Findlay Jr Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Ontario
Notes:
Little is known about the identity of A. Cedro, though he appears to have been primarily based in California in the turn of the 20th century. This subject of this work is much further away, depicting one of several attempts by Robert E. Peary to find the North Pole. Peary attempted two expeditions on the sailing ship Roosevelt, first in the winter of 1905-06 and another in 1908-09. This is one of several paintings of these expeditions produced by Cedro, leading to speculation that he may have been included as a member of the Roosevelt's crew.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.