Encampment By A River With Rocky Mountains In The Distance
34.9 cms x 51.4 cms (13.75 ins x 20.25 ins)
Signed
Lot offered for sale by Hodgins, Calgary at the auction event "Hodgins: Fall 2011 Art Auction" held on Tue, Nov 22, 2011.
Lot 136
Lot 136
Estimate: CAD $2,000 - $2,500
Realised: CAD $2,000
Realised: CAD $2,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
William Frederick (Washington) Friend
American/British [ca1820-1891]
ENCAMPMENT BY A RIVER WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN THE DISTANCE; ca 1850
watercolour heightened with bodycolour on paper
13.75 x 20.25 in. (34.9 x 51.4 cm)
signed
Note: In 1849, Friend began a 3 year tour of Canada and the United States, preparing sketches for a panorama to be painted in New York. The final panorama was widely exhibited across North America and Europe.
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 Hodgins auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Hodgins auction house for permission to use.