Montreal from St. Gabriel Farm
17.1 cms x 24.8 cms (6.75 ins x 9.75 ins)
On verso titled
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Fine Canadian and Irish Art Fall 2003 Live auction" held on Fri, Nov 28, 2003.
Lot 045
Lot 045
Estimate: CAD $1,500 - $2,500
Realised: CAD $7,475
Realised: CAD $7,475
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Scotland
Notes:
James Cockburn studied at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, England from 1793 - 1795. He was posted to Canada as Lieutenant Colonel, 60th Regiment from 1826 - 1832 and eventually reached the rank of Major General. Cockburn was well known for his European and Canadian topographical watercolour paintings. His description of Quebec and its environs was published in Quebec in 1831, illustrated with eight etchings after his watercolours. Twelve of his Canadian views were published in London in 1833.
Private Collection, Scotland
Notes:
James Cockburn studied at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, England from 1793 - 1795. He was posted to Canada as Lieutenant Colonel, 60th Regiment from 1826 - 1832 and eventually reached the rank of Major General. Cockburn was well known for his European and Canadian topographical watercolour paintings. His description of Quebec and its environs was published in Quebec in 1831, illustrated with eight etchings after his watercolours. Twelve of his Canadian views were published in London in 1833.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.