Untitled
36.2 cms x 41.3 cms (14.25 ins x 16.25 ins)
Watercolour
Lot offered for sale by Cowley Abbott, Toronto at the auction event "Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art" held on Thu, Nov 23, 2017.
Lot 29441
Lot 29441
Realised: CAD $28,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection
Literature:
A.J. Casson, My Favourite Watercolours: 1919 to 1957, Markham/Scarborough, 1986, pages 7-11, 114, reproduced page 115
Paul Duval, Canadian Water Colour Painting, Toronto, 1954, unpaginated
Notes:
When the young A.J. Casson first took a position as design assistant to Franklin Carmichael at the firm of Rous and Mann, he could not have known the remarkable direction his career would take. The demanding but affable Carmichael became a friend, mentor and sketching companion. In fact, it was Carmichael who introduced Alfred Casson to members of the Group of Seven at Toronto's Arts and Letters Club. The dedicated artist began to exhibit with the Group and became a natural successor to Frank Johnston when he left to pursue other interests.
Private Collection
Literature:
A.J. Casson, My Favourite Watercolours: 1919 to 1957, Markham/Scarborough, 1986, pages 7-11, 114, reproduced page 115
Paul Duval, Canadian Water Colour Painting, Toronto, 1954, unpaginated
Notes:
When the young A.J. Casson first took a position as design assistant to Franklin Carmichael at the firm of Rous and Mann, he could not have known the remarkable direction his career would take. The demanding but affable Carmichael became a friend, mentor and sketching companion. In fact, it was Carmichael who introduced Alfred Casson to members of the Group of Seven at Toronto's Arts and Letters Club. The dedicated artist began to exhibit with the Group and became a natural successor to Frank Johnston when he left to pursue other interests.
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 Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.