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FRANZ JOHNSTON GROUP OF 7 CANADIAN OIL PAINTING browse these categories for related items... Directory: Fine Art:Paintings:Oil:N. America:Canadian:Pre 1950: item # 781879 Please refer to our stock # 5845 when inquiring.
Fiona Kenny Antiques P.O. Box 11, 18 Front St. N. Thorold, Ontario, Canada L2V 3Y7 905-682-0090 Guest Book $48,000 |
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| An important Canadian Group of Seven oil on panel by Francis Hans (Franz) Johnston OSA, ARCA (Canadian, 1888-1949) ARCA, OSA, entitled "Pools of Spring". Born in Toronto, he was a founding member of the renowned Group of Seven, which he left by 1926. He became a principal of the Winnipeg School of Art and later the Ontario College of Art. He changed his signature to "Franz" in 1927 on the advice of a friend. He was the most productive and financially successful of the Group of Seven, painting steadily until he suffered a stroke in 1948. His work shows his love of the Canadian landscape and his fascination with light. His highly sought after works are on exhibition in the McMaster Collection, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada (General Collection and War Gallery Collection), among others. This painting has a sight size of 24" x 20" and the painted frame, which is typical of those used by Johnston, measures 31" x 26-3/4". This painting has an inscription on the back saying "POOLS of SPRING Source of the Oroman Early April by Franz Johnston A.R.C.A." and this work of art has also been authenticated by a leading Toronto fine arts auction house. It is in excellent original condition with no craquelure, rips, soiling, fading, losses, damage or repairs other than a few tiny flecks to the gilt surface of the frame. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Shipping and insurance will be arranged with the purchaser. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. | |||||||||||||||
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