Willard Morse Mitchell
(1879 - 1955)
Previously Sold Works
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Notre Dame Church of Montreal; A Winter’s Afternoon; A Street Corner in the Old City of Quebec; In the Historic Old Province of Quebec
four watercolours
- “Notre Dame Church of Montreal” (signed lower left; titled on the reverse - 3.25 x 2.25 ins. [sight];
- “A Winter’s Afternoon on the Beautiful Hills of St. Jovite, P.Q.” (signed lower left; titled on the reverse - 2.25 x 3.25 ins. [sight]);
- “A Street Corner in the Old City of Quebec” (signed lower left; signed, titled and dated 1941 on the reverse - 2.25 x 3.25 ins. [sight]);
- “In the Historic Old Province of Quebec” (signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1941 on the reverse - 3.25 x 2.25 ins. [sight])
3.25 x 2.25 ins ( 8.3 x 5.7 cms ) ( each sight )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $1,920.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Percé Rock; The Seminary of the Suplicians, Notre Dame Street, Montreal
two watercolours
- ”Percé Rock” (signed lower left, titled on the reverse of the frame - 3.75 x 4.75 ins. [sight]);
- “The Seminary of the Suplicans, Notre Dame Street, Montreal” (signed lower right, titled on the reverse of the frame - 3.75 x 4.75 ins. [sight])
4 x 5 ins ( 10.2 x 12.7 cms )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $1,680.00
Sale date: November 30th 2021
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
An Eastern Townships Scene, Near Richmond, P.Q., Canada; The Little Red Sleigh; Val Morin; The Hudson Bay Post at Lachine, P.Q., Canada
four watercolours
- "An Eastern Townships Scene, Near Richmond, P.Q., Canada. Showing a bit of the St. Francis River" (signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1942 on the reverse);
- "The Little Red Sleigh" (signed lower right; titled on the reverse);
- "Val Morin" (signed lower right; titled on the reverse);
- "The Hudson Bay Post at Lachine, P.Q., Canada (After the painting by Paul Caron)" (signed lower left; signed, titled, dated 1942 and inscribed with a description on the reverse);
each 4 x 5 ins.; each in the original artist's hand-carved frames
4 x 5 in ( 10.2 x 12.7 cm ) ( each )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00
Price Realized $1,680.00
Sale date: August 20th 2024
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Notre Dame Church of Montreal, P. Q.
watercolour
initialed lower right; titled, dated 1928 and inscribed “In 1928 this wonderful church was over 100 years old. Is famous for its ornate beauty, its art treasures and its historical associations. Here congregations numbering 1000 assemble for Christmas Eve mass and other special feasts. This is a genuine water colour and a hand carved frame by W. M. Mitchell” on the reverse
2.25 x 1.75 ins ( 5.7 x 4.4 cms )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $800.00
Price Realized $1,020.00
Sale date: February 27th 2024
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
The Little Red Sleigh at Dominion Square, Montreal
watercolour
signed lower right; signed and titled on the reverse
3.75 x 4.75 ins ( 9.5 x 12.1 cms ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00
Price Realized $960.00
Sale date: December 13th 2022
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Houses on St. Vincent Street, Montreal; Cape Trinity
two watercolours
“Houses on St. Vincent Street, Montreal”
watercolour; signed lower right; 3.75 in x 4.75 ins (sight)
inscribed on a sheet on the reverse of the framing: “18th Century
“Cape Trinity”
watercolour; signed lower right; 3.75 ins x 4.75 ins (sight)
3.75 x 4.75 ins ( 9.5 x 12.1 cms ) ( each sight )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $840.00
Sale date: October 26th 2021
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
A Street Corner in the Historic Old City of Quebec, P.Q; A Charming Snowscape in the Famous Laurentian Mountains, P.Q.
two watercolours
- “A Street Corner in the Historic Old City of Quebec, P.Q. - Canada (After the Painting by Paul Caron)” (signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1942 on the reverse of the frame - 3.75 x 4.75 ins. [sight]);
- “A Charming Snowscape in the Famous Laurentian Mountains, P.Q. - Canada - Not Far From Montreal” (signed lower left; signed, titled and dated 1944 on the reverse of the frame - 3.75 x 4.75 ins. [sight])
4 x 5 ins ( 10.2 x 12.7 cms ) ( each )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $780.00
Sale date: December 14th 2021
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
The Little Red Sleigh, A Scene at Dominion Square, Montreal
watercolour
signed lower right; titled and dated 1946 on the reverse
4 x 5 ins ( 10.2 x 12.7 cms ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $400.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $720.00
Sale date: February 23rd 2021
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Cooking Fish at Indian Encampment
watercolour
signed lower right
4 x 5 ins ( 10.2 x 12.7 cms )
Auction Estimate: $400.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $660.00
Sale date: March 23rd 2015
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Moonlight View of Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal; Mountains Shawled in Snow, Montebello, P.Q.; Two Stone Towers, Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal
three watercolours
- “Moonlight View of Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal” (signed lower right; signed and titled on the reverse - 3.25 x 2.25 ins. [sight]);
- “Mountains Shawled in Snow, Montebello, P.Q.” (signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1949 on the reverse - 2.25 x 3.25 ins. [sight]);
- “Two Stone Towers, Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal” (signed lower right; titled on the reverse - 2.25 x 3.25 ins. [sight])
2.25 x 3.25 ins ( 5.7 x 8.3 cms ) ( sight (each) )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $660.00
Sale date: September 27th 2022
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
Ye Old-Time Bookstore, St. Catherine Street W, Montreal; Chateau de Ramezay, Montreal; St. Louis Street West, Quebec City
three watercolours
- “Ye Old-Time Bookstore, St. Catherine Street W, Montreal” (signed lower right and titled on the reverse);
- “Chateau de Ramezay, Montreal” (signed lower right; titled on the reverse);
- “St. Louis Street West, Quebec City” (signed lower left; titled on the reverse);
each 2 x 3 ins. [sight]
2 x 3 ins ( 5.1 x 7.6 cms ) ( sight (each) )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $660.00
Sale date: October 25th 2022
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
A View by Moonlight of the Famous Old Church of Bonsecour, Montreal, P.Q.
watercolour
signed lower right; titled on the reverse of the frame
6.25 x 4.25 ins ( 15.9 x 10.8 cms ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $250.00 - $350.00
Price Realized $600.00
Sale date: July 19th 2022
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
A Quiet Little Cove, St. Lawrence River near Montreal; Looking Towards Gaspé from Cap-Aux-Os, P.Q.; Beautiful Lac Lavallée at Val Morin Station, P.Q.
three watercolours
- “A Quiet Little Cove, St. Lawrence River near Montreal” (signed lower left; titled on the reverse);
- “Looking Towards Gaspé from Cap-Aux-Os, P.Q.” (signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1949 on the reverse);
- “Beautiful Lac Lavallée at Val Morin Station, P.Q.” (signed lower right; signed titled and dated 1949 on the reverse);
each 2.25 x 3 ins. [sight]
2.25 x 3 ins ( 5.7 x 7.6 cms ) ( sight (each) )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $600.00
Sale date: September 27th 2022
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
French Habitant; Covered Bridge
watercolour
- “French Habitant” signed, dated 1933, and inscribed “In some parts of the historic and interesting old province of Quebec, today, the French Habitant still builds his outside, clay-covered bake oven. This is a watercolour and a hand carved frame by W.M. Mitchell”;
- “Covered Bridge” signed, dated 1933, and inscribed “Good old summer time...covered bridge over...river, near notre...de Stanbridge, P.C. - ...were common...years ago, in Quebec...This is a watercolour and a hand carved frame by W.M. Mitchell”.
1.75 x 2.25 ins ( 4.4 x 5.7 cms ) ( each (sight) )
Auction Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $570.00
Sale date: March 26th 2024
WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL
The Indian Church at Tadoussac, P.Q
watercolour
signed lower right; titled on the reverse of the frame
3.75 x 4.75 ins ( 9.5 x 12.1 cms ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $450.00
Sale date: July 19th 2022