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James Edward Hervey MacDonald 1873 - 1932
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 CAD
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Description
- James Edward Hervey Macdonald
- LAYTON'S LAKE, ALGOMA
- signed with initials lower right J.M.; signed and dated in pencil by the artist J.E.H. MacDonald 1919 and inscribed by Thoreau MacDonald N.F.S. on the reverse
- oil on board
- 21.6 by 26.6 cm.
- 8 ½ by 10 ½ in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature
Paul Duval, The Tangled Garden, The Art of J.E.H. MacDonald, Toronto, 1978, p. 86, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work has been examined under UV and it is in excellent condition. There is slight paint loss along the edges of the board. The upper portion of the board is slightly concave.
We would like to thank "In Restauro Conservart Inc." for examing this painting and their original notes are available upon request to Sotheby's.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
MacDonald went on his second trip to Algoma in September, 1919, in the company of Harris, Johnston, and A.Y. Jackson. Once again, he was instantly enthusiastic about the landscape which perfectly suited his pantheist and romantic nature. The brilliant autumn colours and the spectacular terrain gave him ample inspiration and material for rich, saturated sketches, such as this one.
In this sketch of Layton's Lake, MacDonald has used the striped pink clouds in the clear sky in counterpoint to the reflections on the lake's surface. The prominent hill is a riot of crimson and at the same time a looming presence.