Horseshoe Falls From Goat Island, August, 1846
24.1 cms x 34.29 cms (9.5 ins x 13.5 ins)
Signed with monogram initials; inscribed "Niagara Falls" and dated "Circa 1845" to the mount
made in 1846
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "The Canadian Salon" held on Thu, Oct 22, 2020.
Lot 46
Lot 46
Estimate: CAD $3,000 - $5,000
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
The Estate of John M. Rogers, Toronto
By descent to the grandsons of John M. Rogers, Toronto
Notes:
A series of 4 watercolour views of the Falls of Niagara were painted on the spot by British army officer, Major Henry Davis in August 1846. They were published as lithographs by Thos. McLean, London in 1848.
Previously titled and dated "Niagara Falls, Circa 1845Á in the old description in the Collector's inventory: this is indeed one of the four watercolour views of Niagara Falls that the officer, Major Davis executed on the spot in August 1846.
An example of the handcoloured lithograph (with variations after this watercolour), measuring overall: 24 3/4 x 19 inches (62.86 x 48.26 cm).
is in the Collection of Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, Cat. No. H1975:6.1
The Estate of John M. Rogers, Toronto
By descent to the grandsons of John M. Rogers, Toronto
Notes:
A series of 4 watercolour views of the Falls of Niagara were painted on the spot by British army officer, Major Henry Davis in August 1846. They were published as lithographs by Thos. McLean, London in 1848.
Previously titled and dated "Niagara Falls, Circa 1845Á in the old description in the Collector's inventory: this is indeed one of the four watercolour views of Niagara Falls that the officer, Major Davis executed on the spot in August 1846.
An example of the handcoloured lithograph (with variations after this watercolour), measuring overall: 24 3/4 x 19 inches (62.86 x 48.26 cm).
is in the Collection of Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, Cat. No. H1975:6.1
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 Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.