W.G. (Unidentified Artist) - Winter Lakeshore
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 145 |
| Auction | Art Auction Tuesday August 11th |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Erin Auctions |
| Location | Erin, ON |
Artist: Monogrammed W.G. (Unidentified) Title: Untitled Winter Lakeshore Medium: Watercolour on paper Signature: Monogrammed lower left "W.G." Sight Size: 3.5 × 3 in. Frame Size: 10 × 8 in. A charming miniature original watercolour depicting a quiet winter shoreline bordered by slender trees overlooking a frozen lake. The artist employs a restrained palette of cool blues, violets, soft greys, and warm yellow highlights to evoke the subtle light of late afternoon or early evening. The simplified forms and graceful composition create a peaceful and atmospheric interpretation of the Canadian landscape. Although the artist's identity has not been established, the work demonstrates confident handling of transparent watercolour and thoughtful compositional design. Small cabinet-size landscapes of this quality are appreciated for both their decorative appeal and intimate scale.
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