Tag Archives: period painting

original painting by Leanne Christie of the newly built hotel Vancouver with her copper roof based on Vancouver Archives photo. Period painting

Before Oxidization. Oil on canvas. 24″ x 24″

Edith Brien had entered the men’s portion of the bar to sell socks. The proprietor had asked her to leave and had “handled” her in a way which was not proven but which may have led to her falling outside the door. Edith was looking for damages, the court ruled in favor of the Astoria.

Oil painting by Leanne Christie of downtown Vancouver with Marine building, circa 1945 period painting

About to run. Oil on canvas. 24″ x 24″

Based on the advertised weights, Canadian Bakeries was accused of selling under weight bread. Evidence included a sample which was advertised as 32 ouces but was only 30 ounces.

Painting by local Vancouver artist Leanne Christie based on archived photo of vancouver circa 1906

1906 West. Oil on canvas. 24″ x 24″

Hughes had been convicted of selling alcohol to an Indian and was appealing the conviction as the person in question was a “quarter-breed”

Painting by Vancouver artist Leanne Christie based on archive image of Wilson

Subscriptions taken. Oil on canvas. 24″ x 24″

Mihalchan was appealing his conviction for possessing house breaking tools after he was discovered outside a garage, at night with his car running.