Lot #11: Framed Print "The Vancouver Fire of 1886" by Vern Tremewen

Vintage framed historical print titled “The Vancouver Fire of 1886” by British Columbia artist Vern Tremewen, No. 6 in Ocean Cement's “Building B.C.” Collection. The collection was commissioned by Ocean Cement in connection with the 1966 Centenary of British Columbia and depicted events important to the development of the province. This dramatic scene portrays the Great Vancouver Fire of June 13, 1886, with residents escaping into the water as the early city burns. Original Ocean Cement explanatory label remains attached to the back and provides historical information about the fire and the Building B.C. collection. • Artist: Vern Tremewen • Title: The Vancouver Fire of 1886 • No. 6 in the Ocean Cement “Building B.C.” Collection • Issued for the 1966 B.C. Centenary • Vintage colour reproduction; artist's signature reproduced within the image • Framed under glass • Approx. overall framed size: 19¼" wide 16½" high • Original Ocean Cement historical label on reverse An interesting piece of Vancouver and British Columbia history, particularly appealing to collectors of Vancouver memorabilia, local history and B.C. ephemera. - Framed reproduction print titled "The Vancouver Fire of 1886" - Artist/attribution: Vern Tremewen; museum/reproduction series - Paper print mounted on mat board with glass-front frame - Approximate size: Medium (12–20") - Condition: minor frame wear/scuffs; mat discoloration/foxing Pickup category timeslot {A}