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Cornelius David Krieghoff

1815 - 1872

Best known for his depictions of habitant life in 19th century Quebec, Cornelius David Krieghoff is among the earliest of Canada’s most significant artists.

Born in Amsterdam in 1815, he studied botany, music and painting in both Germany and the Netherlands before later moving to New York in 1836 and enlisting with the U.S. army. Upon discharge from the army in 1840, he relocated to Longueuil, Quebec, and it was here that Krieghoff began to paint mostly genre scenes of the Quebec habitant and the Hurons of the region.

Working in oil, watercolour, engraving and lithography, the period in which he spent in Quebec was his most prolific, although at various times in his life he also maintained studios in New York, Toronto and Chicago.

During his time in Quebec Krieghoff enjoyed the patronage of Lord Elgin, and counted among his friends the grandfather of A.Y. Jackson, Fletcher Joseph Jackson. Also during this period he taught painting in both Montreal and Quebec City, and exhibited with the newly founded AAM between the years of 1865 and 1867.

Suffering from various health problems, Krieghoff moved to Chicago to live with his daughter in 1867, where he later passed away in 1872 at the age of 57.

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Cornelius David Krieghoff

Quebec Farm

22 1/4 x 31 1/4 in 56.5 x 79.4 cm

oil on canvas

Estimate: $300,000 - $400,000 CDN

Sold for: $571,250 CDN (premium included)

Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art on Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Cornelius David Krieghoff

A Caughnawaga Indian Encampment

14 1/8 x 20 7/8 in 35.9 x 53 cm

circa 1848

oil on canvas

Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 CDN

Sold for: $276,000 CDN (premium included)

Fine Canadian Art Spring 2007 on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Leisure Moments at Big Rock

16 x 25 1/2 in 40.6 x 64.8 cm

circa 1853

oil on canvas

Estimate: $125,000 - $175,000 CDN

Sold for: $184,000 CDN (premium included)

Fine Canadian Art Spring 2004 on Thursday, May 27, 2004

Cornelius David Krieghoff

The Sleigh Drive

15 x 19 in 38.1 x 48.3 cm

circa 1845

oil on canvas

Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 CDN

Sold for: $184,000 CDN (premium included)

Fine Canadian Art Spring 2007 on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Spill My Milk

14 x 20 1/4 in 35.6 x 51.4 cm

oil on canvas

Estimate: $150,000 - $250,000 CDN

Sold for: $170,000 CDN (premium included)

Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art on Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Skating on the Pond

25 x 30 in 63.5 x 76.2 cm

circa 1860

oil on canvas

Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000 CDN

Sold for: $169,250 CDN (premium included)

Spring 2017 - 2nd Session on Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Indian Hunters and Trappers

18 x 28 in 45.7 x 71.1 cm

circa 1860

oil on canvas

Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000 CDN

Sold for: $140,400 CDN (premium included)

Fall 2011 - 2nd Session on Thursday, November 24, 2011

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Lord and Lady Simcoe Taking a Sleigh Ride

14 x 21 in 35.6 x 53.3 cm

oil on canvas

Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000 CDN

Sold for: $133,250 CDN (premium included)

Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art on Wednesday, December 01, 2021

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Indians on a Hunting Expedition

15 1/4 x 22 3/4 in 38.7 x 57.8 cm

circa 1845

oil on canvas

Estimate: $90,000 - $120,000 CDN

Sold for: $128,700 CDN (premium included)

Fall 2013 - 2nd Session on Thursday, November 28, 2013

Cornelius David Krieghoff

Hauling the Royal Mail Across the Ice on the St. Lawrence, Quebec

13 x 18 in 33 x 45.7 cm

oil on canvas

Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 CDN

Sold for: $121,250 CDN (premium included)

Spring 2017 - 2nd Session on Wednesday, May 24, 2017