signed lower right; signed and dated 1979 on the reverse; signed and titled on a label on the reverse
12 × 15 in (30.5 × 38.1 cm)
Auction Estimate:$18,000 - $22,000
Sale date:June 9, 2021
Price Realized
$24,000
(including Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Roberts Gallery, Toronto
Private Collection, Toronto
Dedicated to Ontario subject matter throughout his life, A.J. Casson developed a deep connection to the varied landscapes of his home province. The changing of the seasons constantly provided the Canadian master with endlessly renewed sources of inspiration. Casson captures the bright colours of the autumn woodlands with clarity and directness, without being overly concerned with detail. The rendering of foliage in rhythmic shapes reveals Casson’s interest in pattern. “Maple Saplings” demonstrates the artistic maturity of a painter who has devoted a lifetime to the pursuit of art.
