John Andrew McColvin (1864-1920), BRITISH GIRL WITH TAMBOURINE; GIRL CARRYING A FLORAL BASKET ON HER HEAD Pair of oils on canvas; each signed lower left and lower right respectively Each 24 ins x 12 ins; 61 cms x 30.5 cms Provenance: Britnell's Art Gallery, Toronto gallery label to the frames verso; Private Collection, Ontario The artist clearly signed his last name as “McColvin.” His first and middle initials are compounded which has caused confusion. According to birth, marriage, death and census records, the artist’s name is John Andrew McColvin. He was born in Winlaton, Durham in 1864. In 1901, he was living at Whitley, Tynemouth making his living as an artist. In 1911, he moved to 12 Blackhorse Lane, East Croydon and subsequently to 38 Lebanon Road, where he died in 1920. Estimate: $700–900