St. Octave in late August, late 1970s
91.4 cms x 121.9 cms (36 ins x 48 ins)
Oil on board, signed, titled on reverse
made in 1970
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Online Select Canadian, Int'l, & Decorative Arts Auction" held on Tue, Sep 22, 2020.
Lot 3
Lot 3
Estimate: CAD $1,500 - $2,500
Realised: CAD $3,750
Realised: CAD $3,750
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
TOM ROBERTS
CANADIAN, 1909-1998,
St. Octave in late August, late 1970's
oil on board, signed, titled on reverse,
purchase date of 1979 written on verso of frame.
36 x 48 in., 91.4 x 121.9 cm.,
Provenance: A Private Ottawa Collection.
Referece: See Celia Roberts, Tom Roberts Perspective on a Canadian Artist, pg. 215 where Tom Roberts is shown painting a scene from St. Octave, Quebec circa 1988.With Tom Roberts quoted as saying "I've always had wonderful memories painting the villages of St. Donat, St. Octave and Ste. Angele. The feeling goes beyond the painting and does something to you"
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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