*This piece is thought to be a study for 'Venetian Palaces on the Grand Canal', 1899. It is sketched and painted on a heavy manilla-type paper, commonly used for studies at the time. As is typical of the artist, evidence of pencil is present below the watercolour.
*This piece is not titled on the work itself. Title is based on this similar work (showing same series of buildings in Venice).
Condition (in consultation with Beverley Lambert, Art Conservator, St. John's Newfoundland):
- currently framed using acid free materials and UV-safe conservation glass. Corners protected with archival fittings. (One corner missing approximately 1/4" material, see photos).
Paper originally wood fibre, off-white manilla-type, now showing discoloration and fading from age, exposure to non-archival framing materials, sunlight. Paint and composition are still quite vibrant and clear. With age, these edges can become brittle, (slight damage, see photos)
Signed lower left. Signature is clear and crisp. (See photos)
Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1958-1924) was born in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1858 and moved to Boston at the age of 10.
See Documents tab for more information on The Newfoundland Ancestry of Maurice and Charles Prendergast by Ellen Glavin
Considered to be the preeminent American Post-Impressionist, his work can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian, the Whitney, the National Art Gallery and many more international private collections, public institutions and galleries.
First solo exhibition March 9-24, 1900 - Macbeth Gallery, 237 Fifth Avenue, New York. Exhibition of Water Colors and Monotypes in Color - an exhibit of 43 works from the artists time in Italy.
Provenance - inheritance, by succession. Painting has been part of the same family collection for 20 years.
- Collection of Robert Stacey, Canada since 2004.
- by succession to current owner, Canada
*This lot is Reserved. The high bid, if less than the reserve, will be presented to the Estate/Owner for consideration and/or approval. This may take 24 hours, please bid accordingly. High bidder will be contact as soon as possible to discuss.
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