Lot 16: John Christopher Miles (Born after 1831-1911), SUNSET ON THE LAKE, 1861, Oil on 19th century grey board; signed and dated 1861 lower right, signed and dated 1861 and inscribed number “12” in ink verso, 7.9" x 11.8" — 20 x 30 cm.

JOHN CHRISTOPHER MILES (BORN AFTER 1831-1911), CANADIAN/AMERICANSUNSET ON THE LAKE, 1861Oil on 19th century grey board; signed and dated 1861 lower right, signed and dated 1861 and inscribed number “12” in ink verso7.9" x 11.8" — 20 x 30 cm.Provenance:By descent from the present Private Collection’s uncle, TorontoLiterature:Peter Falk, “Who Was Who in American Art 1564-1975”, p. 2271Note:The artist was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and died there in 1911. He resided in Maiden, MA and studied in Boston where he also exhibited. Miles was also an associate member of the Royal Canadian Academy.Estimate: $300—500