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Lot 31: WILLIAM NICOLL CRESSWELL, O.S.A., R.C.A. WATERFALL IN THE ROCKIES, watercolour; signed and dated 1868 8.75 ins x 13.25 ins; 21.9 cms x 33.1 cms Provenance: Galerie Bernard Desroches, Montreal.Literature: Christopher Varley and Barry Fair, William

Est: $2,000 CAD - $2,500 CADPassed
Waddington'sToronto, ON, CAMay 25, 2012

Item Overview

Description

WILLIAM NICOLL CRESSWELL, O.S.A., R.C.A. WATERFALL IN THE ROCKIES, watercolour; signed and dated 1868 8.75 ins x 13.25 ins; 21.9 cms x 33.1 cms Provenance: Galerie Bernard Desroches, Montreal.Literature: Christopher Varley and Barry Fair, William Nicoll Cresswell, London Regional Art Gallery, London, 1986, page 22 and pages 31 and 38, plates 9 and 12 respectively for related watercolours.Note: Looking back over Cresswell's watercolours from the 1860s, Varley describes these works as attractive and engaging: "These small, intricate paintings were among the most accomplished of their day, and their jewel-like hardness, clarity and brightness are still refreshing."

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Shipping

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must designate and arrange for the services of an independent shipper
and be responsible for all shipping and insurance expenses. The
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costs of lots offered in this sale may be obtained from:
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Attn: Taurus Chan
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Tel: 905.470.6874; 416.293.8225
Fax: 905.470.6875
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Permits may be required for international shipments due to export restrictions on endangered species.

Auction Details

Joyner Canadian Fine Art Auction

by
Waddington's
May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM EST

275 King Street E 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5A 1K2, CA

Terms

Buyer's Premium

21.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$499$20
$500$999$50
$1,000$9,999$100
$10,000$49,999$1,000
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000+$10,000

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Shipping Information

The Auctioneers will not undertake packing or shipping. The purchaser
must designate and arrange for the services of an independent shipper
and be responsible for all shipping and insurance expenses. The
Auctioneers will, upon request, provide names of professional packers and
shippers but will not be held responsible for the service or have any liability
for providing this information. Reliable pre-auction estimates of shipping
costs of lots offered in this sale may be obtained from:
Pak Mail
Attn: Taurus Chan
4981 Hwy 7 East, Unit 12A, Markham, ON L3R 1N1
Tel: 905.470.6874; 416.293.8225
Fax: 905.470.6875
taurus@pakmailmarkham.ca
www.pakmailmarkham.ca

Permits may be required for international shipments due to export restrictions on endangered species.

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