James Elder Christie (1847-1914) - Girl Watching A Toad On A Gold Ball

Girl Watching A Toad On A Gold Ball

oil on canvas
50.5 cms (19.88 ins)
Signed lower right
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "British & Continental Art Auction" held on Thu, Sep 20, 2018.
Lot 98
Estimate: CAD $2,000 - $3,000
Realised: CAD $960

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Estate Collection, Woodville, ONtario
Notes:
James Elder Christie was a portrait and genre painter. Christie received his artistic training at art school in Paisley and South Kensington. He became known for his portraits, paintings of children, moral allegories and illustrations to the poetry of Robert Burns.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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Girl Watching A Toad On A Gold Ball by artist James Elder Christie