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Jack Hamilton Bush 1909 - 1977
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CAD
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Description
- Jack Hamilton Bush
- THE SIGNALER
- signed and dated lower left Bush '51, titled and dated on two labels on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 63.5 by 43.2 cm.
- 25 by 17 in.
Provenance
The Estate of Jack Bush
Condition
This painting has not been viewed under UV and it is in excellent condition.
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
This early panel by Jack Bush demonstrates a pivotal shift in the artist's output. Though it is essentially representational, it foreshadows his Flag and Thrust paintings through colour, line, and the arrangement of painted forms.
The title refers to a semaphore, which is an apparatus for signaling by flags, lights or mechanical arms at railway crossings. When signaling with flags there are two, one in each hand and the letters of the alphabet are represented by various positions of the arms.