Sir John A. MacDonald, circa 1885
21.6 cms x 18.39 cms (8.5 ins x 7.25 ins)
Inscribed "sir john a. macdonald" faintly and on verso inscribed with the gallery inventory "sbg-wt-0005-cf"
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Online auction" held on Tue, Jun 2, 2020.
Lot h001
Lot h001
Estimate: CAD $1,200 - $1,600
Realised: CAD $750
Realised: CAD $750
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Ontario
Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto
Notes:
William James Topley is well known for his portraiture of Canadian politicians and high society. He was also a business partner of the acclaimed photographer William Notman, and eventually took over Notman's Ottawa studio in 1872. Topley’s studio attracted many leading figures of his day, including the sitter of this photograph, Canadian Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. Topley’s photographs are an important record of Canadian history and its major players.
This work was printed circa 1885. The albumen print is mounted on a board which measures 10 x 8 inches.
Please note: this work is unframed.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including our Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Sale Notice and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 auction.
Private Collection, Ontario
Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto
Notes:
William James Topley is well known for his portraiture of Canadian politicians and high society. He was also a business partner of the acclaimed photographer William Notman, and eventually took over Notman's Ottawa studio in 1872. Topley’s studio attracted many leading figures of his day, including the sitter of this photograph, Canadian Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. Topley’s photographs are an important record of Canadian history and its major players.
This work was printed circa 1885. The albumen print is mounted on a board which measures 10 x 8 inches.
Please note: this work is unframed.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including our Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 Sale Notice and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Stephen Bulger Gallery HO2 auction.
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.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.