Paul-Émile Borduas (1905-1960) - Figures schématiques

Figures schématiques

oil on canvas
129.9 cms x 195.3 cms (51.12 ins x 76.89 ins)
Signed and dated 1956 and on verso titled on the martha jackson gallery label with inventory #1911 and inscribed "mjg #1911" on the stretcher and "dr. mailhot" on a label
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "May Live Auction 2018, Toronto Live auction" held on Wed, May 30, 2018.
Lot 018
Estimate: CAD $3,000,000 - $5,000,000
Realised: CAD $3,601,250

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist by Martha Jackson Gallery, New York

Gallery Moos Ltd., Toronto

Dr. Paul Mailhot, Montreal

Private Collection, Montreal
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.
Figures schématiques by artist Paul-Émile Borduas