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Lot 118: FREDERICK ARTHUR VERNER, O.S.A., A.R.C.A., FISHING BY MOONLIGHT, watercolour, 11.75 ins x 18.75 ins; 30.5 cms x 45.7 cms

Est: $9,000 CAD - $12,000 CADSold:
Waddington'sToronto, ON, CAMay 28, 2018

Item Overview

Description

FREDERICK ARTHUR VERNER, O.S.A., A.R.C.A.FISHING BY MOONLIGHTwatercoloursigned and dated 1875 11.75 ins x 18.75 ins; 30.5 cms x 45.7 cms Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoLiterature:Joan Murray, The Last Buffalo, The Story of Frederick Arthur Verner, Painter of the Canadian West, Pagurian Press, Toronto, 1984, page 63.It is common knowledge among people who fish that certain times of the day or phases of the moon produce a more plentiful catch of larger fish than other times of the day. Solunar charts exist to help sportsmen time their best opportunity. Sunrise and sunset, when fish are hungry and may be inclined to nibble at just about anything tempting, are notoriously good times to bait your hook.But in 1875, when this work was executed, such charts did not yet exist. One learnt when and where to fish by experience. F.A. Verner (1836-1928) was impressed by the depth of knowledge and skill Canada’s First Nations people possessed when it came to living off the land. There are many examples of paintings by him which record scenes of setting and breaking camp, canoeing and hunting - people expertly going about their daily tasks. In this lot, four figures have gathered at sunset, to fish under the emerging stars. By 1875, Verner’s own star was rising and he was now devoting all his time to painting as a result of the increasing popularity of his work. Joan Murray notes that “(B)y the spring of 1875 (Verner) had produced a surprising amount of new work.” She continues: “Among his paintings were his first subjects of evening or night scenes”, such as this lot. Estimate: $9,000–12,000

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Auction Details

Canadian Fine Art Auction

by
Waddington's
May 28, 2018, 07:00 PM EST

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

Terms

Buyer's Premium

25.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$499$20
$500$999$50
$1,000$1,999$100
$2,000$4,999$200
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$49,999$2,000
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000$199,999$10,000
$200,000$499,999$20,000
$500,000$999,999$25,000
$1,000,000+$50,000

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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
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:
PakShip
Attn: Taurus Chan
Tel: 905.470.6874; 416.293.8225
Fax: 905.470.6875
taurus@pakship.ca

Envoy Business Services
Attn: Perry Hehn
Tel: 416 299 3367
Fax: 416 299 9750
ph@envoy.ca

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

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