Lot #15
Hans Herold

Sunset Near Lumsden Sask, October 1979

Acrylic on Canvas,
48 x 72 in (121.9 x 182.9 cm)
48.5 x 72.5 in (123.2 x 184.2 cm) including frame
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Closed: Mar 27, 07:20:53 PM CDT
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Closed: Mar 27, 07:20:53 PM CDT
Auction Estimate $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Price Realized: $2,640.00
(Includes Buyer's Premium)
Paddle Registration
ID: 11-10892-2220691
Sunset
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Sunset

Hans Herold

1923 - 2011

Hans Herold was a German-born Canadian artist known for his evocative landscape paintings. Born on his family’s farm in Germany, Herold moved to Munich to study art before emigrating to Canada in 1957. After settling in Saskatchewan, he worked in various trades, including farming and mining, while immersing himself in the local arts community. Herold’s formal studies included instruction under Nick Seminoff at the University of Saskatchewan, and he participated in workshops at Emma Lake, further shaping his creative path. His early work focused on the expansive prairies of Saskatchewan, where he developed a distinctive, delicate, and impressionistic approach to depicting the vast skies, fields, and lakes of the region.

Herold’s artistic career was marked by numerous solo and group exhibitions across Canada and the United States, including at prominent institutions such as the Mendel Art Gallery and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. His mastery of light, color, and atmospheric depth brought the landscape to life with a quiet beauty that resonated with viewers. In 1987, Herold relocated to Vancouver Island, where he turned his attention to the Pacific coast and vibrant gardens. His versatility also extended to collaborations, most notably with Saskatchewan writer David Bouchard in the 2004 book Happy Centennial Saskatchewan, which featured Herold's paintings of prairie scenes and iconic Saskatchewan buildings. His works remain in notable collections across Canada, including the Canada Council Art Bank and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Today, his legacy is further honored in Saskatoon, where streets bear his name.

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