Contemporary, Fine, Folk and Outsider Art
Thu, Jun 5, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 339
HUYGHUE, Samuel Douglas Smith (Canadian, 1815-1891). The No...
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HUYGHUE, Samuel Douglas Smith (Canadian, 1815-1891). The Northwest Arm from Chain's Battery, Halifax. Pencil and ink wash on paper laid to paper. 7 x 9 ?". Sheet 8 ? x 12 ? ". Unsigned. Titled and dated lower right. Unframed. Huyghue was a poet, author, artist, civil servant and journalist. He is remembered for his sketches and watercolors of regional Canada and for his poetry and writing. He eventually moved in Australia in 1852. His most well-known artwork is the Eureka Stockade in the collection of the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery in Victoria, Australia. It is the oldest regional art gallery in Australia. He remained in Australia until his death in 1891 reflecting a life dedicated to public service and cultural advocacy. Provenance: Purchased in Australia from Tyrell's, Sydney. Paper toned. Foxing marks, light scuffs. Overall good condition.
