Past Auction Highlights
This page provides details on a selection of works of art sold through past Cowley Abbott Canadian Art auctions or through the private sale process. Select an artwork for more details. All posted prices include Buyer's Premium.
DOROTHY ELSIE KNOWLES
The River with Hills
acrylic on canvas
signed, titled, dated May 8, 1986 and inscribed “AC-20-86” on the reverse
49.25 x 73.5 ins ( 125.1 x 186.7 cms )
Sold for $24,780.00
Sale date: May 29th 2018
GORDON APPELBE SMITH
West Coast #2 (1974)
acrylic on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled, inscribed “April” and stamped with the artist’s name on the stretcher; dated 1974 on the gallery label on the reverse
56 x 65 ins ( 142.2 x 165.1 cms )
Sold for $40,120.00
Sale date: November 19th 2019
TED HARRISON
The Grecian House (Dawson City)
acrylic on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1982 on the reverse
48 x 60 ins ( 121.9 x 152.4 cms )
Sold for $34,500.00
Sale date: May 25th 2017
JOHN WILLIAM BEATTY
Baie St. Paul
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1929 lower left
18 x 22 ins ( 45.7 x 55.9 cms )
Sold for $32,200.00
Sale date: November 25th 2015
TOM THOMSON
Road Near Leith
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1908 lower right; catalogue raisonne number 1918.04
8.25 x 13.5 ins ( 21 x 34.3 cms )
Sold for $100,300.00
Sale date: May 28th 2019
WILLIAM KURELEK
I Hate Water (A Cat’s Loss of Dignity)
mixed media on board
signed with monogram lower right; titled on the frame and on the reverse
7.75 x 11.5 ins ( 19.7 x 29.2 cms )
Sold for $25,300.00
Sale date: November 23rd 2017
FREDERICK GRANT BANTING
Bic, Quebec
oil on board
signed and dated “24-4-76” by Lady Henrietta Banting on a stamp on the reverse; dated 1927 on an exhibition label on the reverse
8.5 x 10.75 ins ( 21.6 x 27.3 cms )
Sold for $19,800.00
Sale date: November 20th 2018
TED HARRISON
Bennett Walk
acrylic on canvas board
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1982 on the reverse
36 x 24 ins ( 91.4 x 61 cms )
Sold for $29,900.00
Sale date: May 31st 2016
ROBERT BATEMAN
Cheetah on the Mara
acrylic on board
signed and dated 2000 lower right
11.75 x 18 ins ( 29.8 x 45.7 cms )
Sold for $21,240.00
Sale date: May 28th 2019
RITA LETENDRE
Antares Glows
acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1969 lower right; signed, titled, dated and inscribed “TOR-69-14” on the reverse
60 x 40 ins ( 152.4 x 101.6 cms )
Sold for $28,320.00
Sale date: November 28th 2019
Previous Auctions
Select from a list of previous auctions to view specific sale highlights.
- From the Collection of Paul Duval (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: January 28, 2020
- December Online Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: December 12, 2019
- Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art (Live Auction)
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Sale Closed: November 19, 2019
- November Auction of Canadian Artwork(Online Second Session to Live Auction)
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Sale Closed: November 28, 2019
- The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: October 22, 2019
- Artwork Available for Private Sale - Fall 2019
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Sale Closed: December 2, 2019
- September Online Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: September 17, 2019
- July Auction of Works on Paper, Prints, Books (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: July 16, 2019
- June Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: June 26, 2019
- Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: May 28, 2019
- May Auction of Canadian Artwork including Inuit Art (Online Second Session to Live Auction)
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Sale Closed: June 5, 2019
- The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: April 26, 2019
- March Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: March 20, 2019
- February Online Auction of Works on Paper, Prints, Books & Sculpture (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: February 20, 2019
- December Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: December 12, 2018
- Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: November 20, 2018
- Online Auction of Canadian Artwork (Second Session to Live Auction)
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Sale Closed: November 28, 2018
- The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: October 17, 2018
- Contemporary Canadian Art Auction (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: September 26, 2018
- September Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: September 12, 2018
- July Auction of Works on Paper, Prints & Books (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: July 18, 2018
- June Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: June 13, 2018
- Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: May 29, 2018
- The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: April 18, 2018
- March Auction of Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: March 14, 2018
- February Online Auction of Works on Paper, Prints & Books (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: February 21, 2018
- December Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: December 6, 2017
- Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: November 23, 2017
- September Auction of Canadian & International Arwtork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: September 20, 2017
- Summer Exhibition of Canadian Artwork (Selling Exhibition)
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Sale Closed: August 30, 2017
- June Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: June 14, 2017
- Spring Auction of Important Canadian Art (Live Auction)
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Sale Closed: May 25, 2017
- March Online Auction of Canadian & International Artwork
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Sale Closed: March 8, 2017
- December Auction of Canadian & International Art (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: December 14, 2016
- Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art (Live Auction)
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Sale Closed: November 22, 2016
- September Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: September 21, 2016
- Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: June 22, 2016
- Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: May 31, 2016
- Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: March 23, 2016
- Auction of Works on Paper including Prints (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: February 24, 2016
- December Auction of Artwork
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Sale Closed: December 9, 2015
- Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: November 25, 2015
- Auction of Canadian & International Art
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Sale Closed: September 24, 2015
- Variety “Art For The Heart” 2015 Charity Art Auction
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Sale Closed: September 30, 2015
- Auction of Canadian & International Prints
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Sale Closed: August 27, 2015
- Summer Exhibition of Contemporary Art
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Sale Closed: September 8, 2015
- Available Works
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Sale Closed: June 1, 2015
- Spring Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: May 28, 2015
- March Auction of Canadian & International Art
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Sale Closed: March 23, 2015
- February Auction of Canadian & International Prints
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Sale Closed: February 19, 2015
- Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: November 28, 2014
- September Auction of Canadian & International Art
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Sale Closed: September 17, 2014
- June Auction of Canadian & International Contemporary Art
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Sale Closed: June 25, 2014
- Spring Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: May 29, 2014
- March Auction of Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: March 26, 2014
- February Auction of International Art including Prints and Posters
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Sale Closed: February 26, 2014
- Premier Auction of Important Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: November 29, 2013
- Canadian Art Auction
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Sale Closed: September 25, 2013
- Spring Auction of Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: June 20, 2013
- Fall Auction of Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: November 30, 2012
- Spring Auction of Canadian Art
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Sale Closed: June 23, 2012
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