Rafał Malczewski (1892 – 1965)

Rafał Malczewski. Heavy snow in Canada, 1942

Lot 120. Rafal Malczewski, (untitled). Heavy snow in Canada, signed lower left & dated XII(Dec). 42. Canada, 13″ h x 20.5″ w. Provenance: Purchased by or gifted to a Polish government representative to Canada during the late 40s/early 50s (The Polish Government was in exile at this time). This person became good friends with Malczewski and arranged an exhibition for him during this period. The paintings have since been passed down to his daughter who is the current owner. Estimate CA$3,000 – CA$4,000. Pridham’s Auctions and Appraisals. Sold CA$5,000

Wow! Ta kanadyjska akwarela Rafała Malczewskiego mogłaby uchodzić za przedstawiającą tatrzański lub beskidzki pejzaż. Nic dziwnego, że praca została sprzedana najwyżej spośród trzech innych na tej aukcji. Takich cen w Kanadzie na akwarele Rafała Malczewskiego to jeszcze nie było.

Rafał Malczewski. View of the mountains

Lot 119. Rafal Malczewski, (untitled). View of the mountains, signed lower left, 13″ h x 20.5″ w. Provenance: Purchased by or gifted to a Polish government representative to Canada during the late 40s/early 50s (The Polish Government was in exile at this time). This person became good friends with Malczewski and arranged an exhibition for him during this period. The paintings have since been passed down to his daughter who is the current owner. Estimate CA$2,000 – CA$3,000. Pridham’s Auctions and Appraisals. Sold CA$4,250