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.
MARCELLE FERRON
Sans titre
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1973 lower left; signed and dated on the reverse
45 x 57 ins ( 114.3 x 144.8 cms )
Sold for $49,560.00
Sale date: May 29th 2018
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
Bridge over Humber River
oil on board
signed and dated 1916 lower right; signed, titled and dated on the reverse
9.25 x 11.25 ins ( 23.5 x 28.6 cms )
Sold for $32,200.00
Sale date: November 23rd 2017
MAUD LEWIS
Horse and Farmer Ploughing
mixed media on board
signed to the right
11.5 x 13.5 ins ( 29.2 x 34.3 cms ) ( sight )
Sold for $21,240.00
Sale date: May 29th 2018
ALEXANDER YOUNG JACKSON
Islands, Go Home Bay
oil on board
signed lower left; signed, titled and inscribed “Little Picture Show” and “Not for Sale” (crossed out) on the reverse
10.5 x 13.5 ins ( 26.7 x 34.3 cms )
Sold for $21,850.00
Sale date: November 22nd 2016
ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT
Cottage with Cross, Newfoundland
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1938 lower left
18 x 24 ins ( 45.7 x 61 cms )
Sold for $34,500.00
Sale date: May 31st 2016
KAREL APPEL
Self-Portrait
gouache and collage on paper
signed and dated 1971 lower right
39 x 28 ins ( 99.1 x 71.1 cms )
Sold for $23,000.00
Sale date: June 25th 2014
WILLIAM KURELEK
Stop Thief!
mixed media on board
signed with monogram and dated 1974 lower right; titled on the reverse
7.25 x 8.75 ins ( 18.4 x 22.2 cms )
Sold for $34,500.00
Sale date: May 31st 2016
EDWIN HEADLEY HOLGATE
Autumn Tangle, Morin Heights
oil on board
signed with initials lower left; signed, titled and dated “October, 1963” on the reverse
8.5 x 10.5 ins ( 21.6 x 26.7 cms )
Sold for $34,500.00
Sale date: May 25th 2017
MAUD LEWIS
Team of Oxen Ploughing
mixed media on board
signed lower right
15.75 x 20.75 ins ( 40 x 52.7 cms )
Sold for $32,200.00
Sale date: November 23rd 2017
FREDERICK GRANT BANTING
Village in Winter
oil on panel
signed lower right
8 x 10 ins ( 20.3 x 25.4 cms )
Sold for $34,500.00
Sale date: November 23rd 2017
Previous Auctions
Select from a list of previous auctions to view specific sale highlights.
- The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: October 22, 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
- 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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