Lot 361: Albert Jacques Franck (Canadian 1899-1973)

Albert Jacques Franck (Canadian 1899-1973)
“Behind Robert Street” Winter Neighborhood Scene, 1965
depicting a tightly cropped view of snow-covered row houses framed by the stark silhouettes of leafless trees, the muted palette of ochres, browns, and slate blues evokes the quiet stillness of a city winter; Francks’ refined modernist style blends realism and abstraction, emphasizing rhythmic composition and expressive structure
Oil on board
Signed and dated lower right Franck ’65
16″ x 12″
Provenance: Roberts Gallery, United Dealers, Toronto

Presents well. Some gilt loss to frame. Some surface grime.

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Estimate: $1000- $2000

Auction Date: January 1, 2026