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Painter, Lithographer, b. 1806 - d. 1881

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  • Attributed to James D. Duncan, Canadian (1805-1881), At Como on the Ottawa, watercolour, 11 x 18 in. (27.9 x 45.7 cm.)
    Apr. 30, 2025

    Attributed to James D. Duncan, Canadian (1805-1881), At Como on the Ottawa, watercolour, 11 x 18 in. (27.9 x 45.7 cm.)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Attributed to James D. Duncan Canadian, (1805-1881) At Como on the Ottawa watercolour unsigned

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • James D. Duncan, Oil On Board, circa 1840
    Jul. 29, 2023

    James D. Duncan, Oil On Board, circa 1840

    Est: $200 - $400

    Featured in this lot is a portrait of James D. Duncan, Oil On Board, circa 1840. Painter, lithographer, and teacher of drawing was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland and after having received some artistic training,in 1825 he immigrated to Lower Canada, and by 1830 was established in Montreal as a professional artist and teacher of drawing. Numerous views in oil, gouache, and water-colour of Montreal life and scenery, presenting landscape and enlivened with the anecdote of genre painting, established Duncan as a recorder par excellence of that city over several decades. Duncan’s early water-colours were influenced by the British tradition in water-colours. Duncan was one of Canada’s first lithographic draughtsmen; he again looked to both Montreal and Quebec for his subject-matter. In 1847 he published a Panoramic view of Montreal, which was engraved by W. S. Barnard. A set of six views of Montreal was drawn on stone by Duncan and published in 1849 in Montreal. In these works Duncan reveals the same pictorial organization and concerns as in his watercolour views. In his career and his works he is the epitome of the successful mid-19th-century Canadian artist. This portrait of Duncan is in good overall condition, minor chipping and crazing exhibited. Measures9.75"W x 12"L approximately.

    North American Auction Company
  • James Duncan A.r.c.a. (Canadian, 1806-1881)
    Jul. 30, 2022

    James Duncan A.r.c.a. (Canadian, 1806-1881)

    Est: $1,000 - $15,000

    James Duncan A.r.c.a. (1806-1881), 19th C Watercolour, Lacrosse Match, Montreal. Paper Measures 11.75 Inches H X 17.75 W, Frame Measures 20.5 X 26.5 Inches. Remnant Of Signature On Lower Left Corner Of Paper Due To Resizing During Framing. Has been laid on card. Some Staining, Discolouration To Paper, Please See Photos.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • James Duncan A.r.c.a. (canadian, 1806-1881)
    Jul. 30, 2022

    James Duncan A.r.c.a. (canadian, 1806-1881)

    Est: $1,000 - $15,000

    James Duncan A.r.c.a. (1806-1881), 19th C Watercolour, Winter Landscape Snowshoeing At The Foot Of Mount Royal, Montreal. Paper Measures 11.75 Inches H X 17.75 W, Frame Measures 20.5 X 26.5 Inches. Some Discolouration To Paper, Please See Photos. Paper Was Cut Down At Some Point and laid on card.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • After James D. Duncan (1805-1881), CITY OF MONTREAL FROM THE MOUNTAIN, 1854, handcoloured lithograph with letters by Gauci. Published by John Armour, Montreal & E. Gambart & Co., London, August 1st 1854. Printed by M.N. Hanhart. Contained in a
    Jun. 27, 2017

    After James D. Duncan (1805-1881), CITY OF MONTREAL FROM THE MOUNTAIN, 1854, handcoloured lithograph with letters by Gauci. Published by John Armour, Montreal & E. Gambart & Co., London, August 1st 1854. Printed by M.N. Hanhart. Contained in a

    Est: $600 - $800

    AFTER JAMES D. DUNCAN (1805-1881), CANADIANCITY OF MONTREAL FROM THE MOUNTAIN, 1854handcoloured lithograph with letters by Gauci. Published by John Armour, Montreal & E. Gambart & Co., London, August 1st 1854. Printed by M.N. Hanhart. Contained in a bird’s-eye maple frame.Image/Sheet sight 17.6" x 24.4" — 44.7 x 62 cm.; 22" x 28" — 55.9 x 71.1 cm.Note:The McCord Museum, Montreal has the original watercolour by James Duncan in their collection, measuring 45.1 x 63.5 cm [M315]. The following passage is from McCord’s description:This view looks east from the western slopes of Mount Royal towards the city and St. Helen's Island. James Duncan’s watercolour was painted from the garden of Temple Grove, the home of the McCord family. A horse-drawn carriage can be seen travelling along the Côte-des-Neiges Road. The row of lombardy poplars on the right marks the boundary of the Priest's Farm, which eventually became the site of the Grand Séminaire. To the left of the trees, lined with a row of while buildings, is Sherbrooke Street, which became one of the most fashionable thoroughfares in Montreal during the second half of the nineteenth century. The developments that can be seen spreading towards the west provide clear evidence of the extent of the city's growth by this period.Estimate: $600—800

    Waddington's
  • JAMES DUNCAN, R.C.A., SHOOTING THE RAPIDS, watercolour, heightened with gouache, 6.5 ins x 9.5 ins; 15.2 cms x 23.5 cms
    Nov. 21, 2016

    JAMES DUNCAN, R.C.A., SHOOTING THE RAPIDS, watercolour, heightened with gouache, 6.5 ins x 9.5 ins; 15.2 cms x 23.5 cms

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    JAMES DUNCAN, R.C.A.SHOOTING THE RAPIDSwatercolour, heightened with gouachesigned 6.5 ins x 9.5 ins; 15.2 cms x 23.5 cms Provenance:Private Collection, MontrealLiterature:Dennis Reid, A Concise History of Canadian Painting (3rd edition), Oxford University Press, Don Mills, 2012, page 30.Note:Dennis Reid remarks upon how little is known about James Duncan given that he was active in the Montreal area for over fifty years. He adds that George Spendlove “a pioneer scholar of Canadian topographical art has said that ‘no artist has been more neglected by Canadians... although he was possibly for some years the best water-colourist in Canada (italics ours)’.”Estimate: $4,000–6,000

    Waddington's
  • James D. Duncan (1806-1881) Tobogganing on a hillside, near Montreal waterc
    Apr. 01, 2015

    James D. Duncan (1806-1881) Tobogganing on a hillside, near Montreal waterc

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    James D. Duncan (1806-1881) Tobogganing on a hillside, near Montreal watercolour heightened with white on paper 6 1/8 x 8 5/8in. (15.5 x 20.6cm.)

    Christie's
  • Tobogganing near Montreal
    Oct. 08, 2014

    Tobogganing near Montreal

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Attributed James D. Duncan (1805-1881) Tobogganing near Montreal oil on paper arched top 5 x 9in. (12.7 x 22.8cm.)

    Christie's
  • JAMES DUNCAN (1805 - 1881) - ROBERT BURNS: AFTER NAYSMITH
    Feb. 07, 2013

    JAMES DUNCAN (1805 - 1881) - ROBERT BURNS: AFTER NAYSMITH

    Est: £100 - £200

    JAMES DUNCAN (1805 - 1881) ROBERT BURNS: AFTER NAYSMITH oil on canvas, signed and titled verso 26cm x 20cm

    McTear's
  • James D. Duncan, ARCA (Canadian, 1805-1881) Montreal from the Mountain and the Priests Farm
    Nov. 30, 2009

    James D. Duncan, ARCA (Canadian, 1805-1881) Montreal from the Mountain and the Priests Farm

    Est: CAD25,000 - CAD35,000

    Montreal from the Mountain and the Priests Farm inscribed with title (lower centre) monochrome watercolour 39.4 x 59.5cm (15 1/2 x 23 7/16in).

    Bonhams
  • James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour
    Nov. 28, 2009

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour on paper Tobogganing by Moonlight 4 x 6 inches 10.2 x 15.2 centimeters signed and on verso titled Provenance:Collection of Elizabeth Maria Dunlop (1820 - 1883) By descent to W.W. Dunlop, United Kingdom

    Heffel
  • James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour
    Nov. 28, 2009

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour on paper Tobogganing 4 x 5 3/4 inches 10.2 x 14.6 centimeters signed and on verso titled Provenance:Collection of Elizabeth Maria Dunlop (1820 - 1883) By descent to W.W. Dunlop, United Kingdom

    Heffel
  • James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour
    Nov. 28, 2009

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour on paper Skating on the St. Lawrence 4 1/4 x 6 inches 10.8 x 15.2 centimeters signed and on verso titled Provenance:Collection of Elizabeth Maria Dunlop (1820 - 1883) By descent to W.W. Dunlop, United Kingdom

    Heffel
  • James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour
    Nov. 28, 2009

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour on paper Shore on the St. Lawrence, Canoe with Indians Going to St. Helen's 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches 11.4 x 16.5 centimeters signed and on verso titled Provenance:Collection of Elizabeth Maria Dunlop (1820 - 1883) By descent to W.W. Dunlop, United Kingdom

    Heffel
  • James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour
    Nov. 28, 2009

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    James D. Duncan 1805 - 1881 Canadian watercolour on paper Lumber Raft, Lake of the Two Mountains, Above Montreal 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches 10.8 x 15.9 centimeters signed and on verso titled Provenance:The Collection of Elizabeth Maria Dunlop (1820 - 1883) By descent to W.W. Dunlop, United Kingdom

    Heffel
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