Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 29, 2007

LOT 84

Lot 84

MARC-AURELE DE FOY SUZOR-COTE, R.C.A.

MARC-AURELE DE FOY SUZOR-COTE, R.C.A.
Lot 84 Details
MARC-AURELE DE FOY SUZOR-COTE, R.C.A.

FEMMES DE CAUGHNAWAGA

bronze
titled and numbered 3/8, cast in two sections, set on a marble base

Estimate $30,000-$40,000

Realised: $34,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Quebec City

Literature:

Laurier Lacroix, Suzor-Cote, light and matter, Musee du Quebec, Quebec, 2002, pages 250 and 253, cat.no.120, illustrated.

Note:

Lacroix writes that the artist regarded this sculpture as “one of his greatest successes” and quotes Pierre L’Allier’s view: “Even if Suzor-Cote had only created this one work, his name would deserve to be featured in any listing of Canadian Sculpture.”

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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