Exceptional Results

This page provides details of a selection of works of art which achieved exceptional results in our past auctions. Select an artwork below for further details. All posted results include Buyer's Premium.

Artwork by Andy Warhol, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom from Reigning Queens, 1985 (F&S II.334-337)
ANDY WARHOL
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom from Reigning Queens, 1985 (F&S II.334-337)

four colour silkscreens on lenox museum board
1. II.334, signed and numbered 27/40 lower right;
2. II.335, signed and numbered 21/40 lower right
3. II.336, signed and numbered 24/40 lower right
4. II.337, signed and numbered 19/40 lower right
each with the printer’s blindstamp and with the artist copyright ink stamp on the reverse.
Each printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Published by George C.P. Mulder, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
39.4 x 31.5 ins ( 100.1 x 80 cms ) ( each )

Auction Estimate: $900,000.00$700,000.00 - $900,000.00
Price Realized $936,000.00
Sale date: June 8th 2023

Artwork by Helen Galloway McNicoll, The Chintz Sofa, circa 1912
HELEN GALLOWAY MCNICOLL
The Chintz Sofa, circa 1912

oil on canvas
signed lower left; studio stamp and titled on the reverse
31.75 x 39 ins ( 80.6 x 99.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350,000.00$250,000.00 - $350,000.00
Price Realized $888,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Artwork by Jack Hamilton Bush, Column on Browns
JACK HAMILTON BUSH
Column on Browns

oil on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1965 on the reverse
80 x 64 ins ( 203.2 x 162.6 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350,000.00$250,000.00 - $350,000.00
Price Realized $870,000.00
Sale date: December 3rd 2020

Artwork by David Brown Milne, Young Cedars (1919)
DAVID BROWN MILNE
Young Cedars (1919)

oil on canvas
signed and dated “Dec. 25, ‘19” lower right; titled and inscribed “Loaned by Mrs I.H. Weldon” on the stretcher (by Douglas Duncan); Milne catalogue raisonné no. 201.10
18 x 22.25 ins ( 45.7 x 56.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350,000.00$250,000.00 - $350,000.00
Price Realized $792,000.00
Sale date: December 1st 2022

Artwork by Robert Clow Todd, Corbeau at Montmorency Falls
ROBERT CLOW TODD
Corbeau at Montmorency Falls

oil on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1845 towards lower left
21 x 26.5 ins ( 53.3 x 67.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $250,000.00$150,000.00 - $250,000.00
Price Realized $744,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Artwork by Emily Carr, Nirvana
EMILY CARR
Nirvana

oil on paper, mounted on canvas
35.25 x 20.25 ins ( 89.5 x 51.4 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350,000.00$250,000.00 - $350,000.00
Price Realized $744,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Artwork by Lawren Stewart Harris, Lake Superior Sketch no. 3
LAWREN STEWART HARRIS
Lake Superior Sketch no. 3

oil on beaverboard
signed, titled and dated c.1926 on a label on the reverse: inscribed “This is an authentic sketch by Lawren Harris made at Lake Superior about 1926. A.J. Casson May 8, 1973” and “4/3” on the reverse
12 x 15 ins ( 30.5 x 38.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500,000.00$300,000.00 - $500,000.00
Price Realized $624,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Artwork by Charlotte Mount Brock Schreiber, Don’t Be Afraid
CHARLOTTE MOUNT BROCK SCHREIBER
Don’t Be Afraid

oil on canvas
titled and dated circa 1878 on the exhibition labels on the reverse
32.25 x 43 ins ( 81.9 x 109.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $150,000.00$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Price Realized $624,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Artwork by Frances Anne Hopkins, Voyageurs Encampment (Camp Scene on the Ottawa)
FRANCES ANNE HOPKINS
Voyageurs Encampment (Camp Scene on the Ottawa)

oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated 1867 lower right
15 x 26.25 ins ( 38.1 x 66.7 cms )

Auction Estimate: $90,000.00$70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Price Realized $552,000.00
Sale date: December 1st 2022

Artwork by Jean Paul Riopelle, Sans titre, 1953
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Sans titre, 1953

oil on canvas
signed and dated 1953 lower right; catalogue raisonne no. 1953.058H.1953
28.5 x 21 ins ( 72.4 x 53.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $700,000.00$500,000.00 - $700,000.00
Price Realized $552,000.00
Sale date: June 8th 2023

Artwork by Franklin Carmichael, Old Orchard
FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL
Old Orchard

oil on board
signed and dated 1940 lower right; signed with insignia, dated 1940 and inscribed “16” on the reverse
30 x 36 ins ( 76.2 x 91.4 cms )

Auction Estimate: $700,000.00$500,000.00 - $700,000.00
Price Realized $475,000.00
Sale date: June 12th 2017

Artwork by David Brown Milne, Outlet of the Pond, Late Afternoon, 1926
DAVID BROWN MILNE
Outlet of the Pond, Late Afternoon, 1926

oil on canvas
signed and dated 1926 upper right; titled on the exhibition label on the reverse; titled and dated “Landscape, Temagami Period, 1928” on the gallery label on the reverse; Milne catalogue raisonné no. 207.80
18.25 x 22 ins ( 46.4 x 55.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $90,000.00$70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Price Realized $528,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Artwork by Jack Hamilton Bush, Purple, Lime, Brown
JACK HAMILTON BUSH
Purple, Lime, Brown

oil on canvas
titled and dated “1965 March” on the reverse
72 x 69 ins ( 182.9 x 175.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $550,000.00$350,000.00 - $550,000.00
Price Realized $432,000.00
Sale date: November 22nd 2021

Artwork by Jean Paul Riopelle, Sans titre (circa 1959)
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Sans titre (circa 1959)

oil on canvas
inscribed “24” on the reverse; catalogue raisonne #1959.053H.V1959
34 x 39 ins ( 86.4 x 99.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500,000.00$300,000.00 - $500,000.00
Price Realized $504,000.00
Sale date: November 22nd 2021

Artwork by Arthur Lismer, Ragged Lake, Algonquin Park, 1914
ARTHUR LISMER
Ragged Lake, Algonquin Park, 1914

oil on canvas
signed on a section of the original frame lower right; inscribed “JJIVAUGHAN” on the reverse; titled and dated circa 1914 on a label on the reverse
30 x 22 ins ( 76.2 x 55.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350,000.00$250,000.00 - $350,000.00
Price Realized $504,000.00
Sale date: December 6th 2023

Previous Auctions

Select from a list of previous auctions to view specific sale highlights.

Coast to Coast (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 27, 2024
 
En plein air (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 27, 2024
 
Watercolours & Drawings (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 27, 2024
 
Canadian Prints & Multiples (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 27, 2024
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 23, 2024
 
20th Century Works on Paper (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 23, 2024
 
The Academy (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 23, 2024
 
Inuit & First Nations Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 23, 2024
 
The Collection of Joe & Anita Robertson (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 12, 2023
 
Bidding in a Winter Wonderland (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 12, 2023
 
An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art (Session 2)
Sale Closed: December 6, 2023
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Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian & International Art (Session 1)
Sale Closed: December 6, 2023
( Download PDF )
 
Modern & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 7, 2023
 
British & Continental Pictures (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 7, 2023
 
Toronto: Represented and Abstracted (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 7, 2023
 
Auction to Benefit NSCAD (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 7, 2023
 
Select Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 7, 2023
 
Artwork from a Private Collection (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 7, 2023
 
Select Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 10, 2023
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 10, 2023
 
Little Pictures (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 10, 2023
 
Prints & Multiples (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 12, 2023
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 12, 2023
 
Art of Quebec (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 12, 2023
 
Still Life & Figural Work (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 15, 2023
 
Works on Paper & Prints (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 15, 2023
 
Art of Atlantic Canada (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 25, 2023
 
Historical Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 25, 2023
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 25, 2023
 
Modern & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 27, 2023
 
The Art of Europe (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 27, 2023
 
Canadians at Home & Abroad (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 27, 2023
 
Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian & International Art (Session 1)
Sale Closed: June 8, 2023
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An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art (Session 2)
Sale Closed: June 8, 2023
( Download PDF )
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 30, 2023
 
Art of Quebec (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 30, 2023
 
The Group of Seven & Their Associates (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 30, 2023
 
April Abstractions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 18, 2023
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 18, 2023
 
Prints, Photography & Multiples (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 18, 2023
 
Select Canadian Prints (Online Auctions)
Sale Closed: April 18, 2023
 
Inuit & First Nations Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 21, 2023
 
Peaks to Prairies: Art of Western Canada (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 21, 2023
 
Celebrating Women Artists (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 21, 2023
 
Works on Paper & Prints (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 28, 2023
 
Three Dimensions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 28, 2023
 
Canada & Abroad (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 28, 2023
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 31, 2023
 
Canadian Winter (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 31, 2023
 
Still Life & Figural Work (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 31, 2023
 
Books & Reference (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 31, 2023
 
From the Estate of William Ronald (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 31, 2023
 
Holiday Charm (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 13, 2022
 
Coast to Coast (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 13, 2022
 
An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art (Session 2)
Sale Closed: December 1, 2022
( Download PDF )
 
Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art (Session 1)
Sale Closed: December 1, 2022
( Download PDF )
 
Canadian Group of Painters (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 22, 2022
 
Fall Auction of International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 22, 2022
 
Post-War & Contemporary Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 22, 2022
 
Historical Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 22, 2022
 
October Abstractions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 25, 2022
 
Little Pictures (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 25, 2022
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 25, 2022
 
Art of Atlantic Canada (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 25, 2022
 
La belle province (Art of Quebec) (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 27, 2022
 
Prints, Photography & Multiples (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 27, 2022
 
Inuit & First Nations Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 27, 2022
 
Canadians at Home & Abroad (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 23, 2022
 
Prints & Works on Paper (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 23, 2022
 
Still Life & Figural Work (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 23, 2022
 
The Art of Barbara Mercer (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 23, 2022
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 19, 2022
 
Cities & Towns (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 19, 2022
 
Art of Atlantic Canada (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 19, 2022
 
Spring Auction of International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 28, 2022
 
From the Estate of Robert Markle (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 28, 2022
 
Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: June 15, 2022
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Historical Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 31, 2022
 
Post-War & Contemporary Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 31, 2022
 
April Abstractions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 19, 2022
 
Prints, Photography & Multiples (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 19, 2022
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 19, 2022
 
Inuit and First Nations Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 22, 2022
 
Celebrating Women Artists (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 22, 2022
 
Canada & Abroad (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 1, 2022
 
Three Dimensions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 1, 2022
 
Works on Paper & Prints (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 1, 2022
 
Post War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 1, 2022
 
Canadian Winter (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 1, 2022
 
Still Life & Figural Work (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 1, 2022
 
Works on Paper, Books & Tapestries (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 14, 2021
 
Holiday Charm (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 14, 2021
 
Coast to Coast (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 14, 2021
 
Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 30, 2021
 
Fall Auction of International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 30, 2021
 
Auction to Benefit the Art Gallery of Alberta (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 30, 2021
 
Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: November 22, 2021
( Download PDF )
 
October Abstractions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 26, 2021
 
Little Pictures (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 26, 2021
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: October 26, 2021
 

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