Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art Highlights

This page provides details on a selection of works of art sold in our Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art which concluded on November 28, 2014. Select an item for more details. All posted prices include Buyer's Premium.

Artwork by William Kurelek, Ukrainian Proverb
WILLIAM KURELEK
Ukrainian Proverb

mixed media on board
signed with initials lower right, inscribed “He who chases two rabbits at the same time catches neither” in Ukrainian and English; dated 1974 and titled (twice) on the reverse
10 x 4.5 ins ( 25.4 x 11.4 cms )

Auction Estimate: $20,000.00$15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Price Realized $41,400.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Dorothy Elsie Knowles, Soft Greens in May
DOROTHY ELSIE KNOWLES
Soft Greens in May

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1979 lower right; signed, titled and inscribed “AC-9-79” on the reverse
78 x 49 ins ( 198.1 x 124.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $15,000.00$12,000.00 - $15,000.00
Price Realized $29,900.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Ted Harrison, The Village Road
TED HARRISON
The Village Road

acrylic on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1982 on the reverse
48 x 36 ins ( 121.9 x 91.4 cms )

Auction Estimate: $18,000.00$15,000.00 - $18,000.00
Price Realized $29,900.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Norval Morrisseau, Warrior
NORVAL MORRISSEAU
Warrior

acrylic on paper, laid down on board
signed in syllabics lower right
49 x 26 ins ( 124.5 x 66 cms )

Auction Estimate: $12,000.00$8,000.00 - $12,000.00
Price Realized $27,600.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Sybil Andrews, Sails
SYBIL ANDREWS
Sails

colour linocut
signed (twice), titled “Sail” and inscribed “T.P.” (twice) lower left
8 x 9 ins ( 20.3 x 22.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $20,000.00$15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Price Realized $14,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Alfred Joseph Casson, Rapids on the Oxtongue River
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
Rapids on the Oxtongue River

oil on board
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated August 1979 on the reverse
12 x 15 ins ( 30.5 x 38.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $15,000.00$12,000.00 - $15,000.00
Price Realized $12,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Harold Barling Town, Fore
HAROLD BARLING TOWN
Fore

oil and collage on canvas
signed and dated 1966 lower right; signed and dated 1960 and 1966 on the reverse
52 x 52 ins ( 132.1 x 132.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $20,000.00$15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Price Realized $12,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Kathleen Moir Morris, Cattle at Elliott Family Farm Near Marshall’s Bay
KATHLEEN MOIR MORRIS
Cattle at Elliott Family Farm Near Marshall’s Bay

oil on panel
signed lower left
12 x 14 ins ( 30.5 x 35.6 cms )

Auction Estimate: $15,000.00$10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Price Realized $11,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Maud Lewis, Skiing and Sledding Scene
MAUD LEWIS
Skiing and Sledding Scene

mixed media on canvas board
signed lower right
12 x 16 ins ( 30.5 x 40.6 cms )

Auction Estimate: $8,000.00$6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Price Realized $11,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Arthur Lismer, Dark Tree - B.C. Forest
ARTHUR LISMER
Dark Tree - B.C. Forest

oil on board
signed and dated 1961 lower left, signed and titled on the reverse
16 x 12 ins ( 40.6 x 30.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $20,000.00$15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Price Realized $10,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Maud Lewis, Winter Sleighing Scene
MAUD LEWIS
Winter Sleighing Scene

oil on masonite
signed lower right
12.25 x 14.25 ins ( 31.1 x 36.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $6,000.00$4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Price Realized $8,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Sybil Andrews, Day’s End (1961)
SYBIL ANDREWS
Day’s End (1961)

colour linocut
signed and numbered 30/60 upper left
10.75 x 10.25 ins ( 27.3 x 26 cms )

Auction Estimate: $15,000.00$10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Price Realized $7,500.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Maud Lewis, Oxen in Winter
MAUD LEWIS
Oxen in Winter

oil on board
signed lower right
12 x 13 ins ( 30.5 x 33 cms )

Auction Estimate: $6,000.00$4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Price Realized $7,500.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by Frank Hans Johnston, Cold Afternoon, Great Bear Lake, N.W.T.
FRANK HANS JOHNSTON
Cold Afternoon, Great Bear Lake, N.W.T.

oil on canvas, laid down on board
signed and inscribed “Great Bear Lake, N.W.T.” lower left; titled, dated 1939 and inscribed “Near Eldorado” on the reverse
10 x 12 ins ( 25.4 x 30.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $9,000.00$7,000.00 - $9,000.00
Price Realized $7,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Artwork by William Kurelek, Breakaway
WILLIAM KURELEK
Breakaway

lithograph
initialed and dated 1976 within the plate; signed and numbered 578/950 within the margin
12 x 29.5 ins ( 30.5 x 74.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $1,200.00$800.00 - $1,200.00
Price Realized $7,000.00
Sale date: November 28th 2014

Previous Auctions

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

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
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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
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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
 
Indigenous & Inuit Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 28, 2021
 
Prints, Photography & Multiples (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 28, 2021
 
Art of Quebec: La belle province (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 28, 2021
 
Prints of Sampson Matthews (& Related Work) (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 17, 2021
 
Books & Reference (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 17, 2021
 
Canadian & International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 17, 2021
 
People & Places (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 20, 2021
 
Prints & Works on Paper (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 20, 2021
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 24, 2021
 
Spring Auction of International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 24, 2021
 
Canadians at Home & Abroad (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 24, 2021
 
Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: June 9, 2021
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Canadian Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 1, 2021
 
From the Estate of William Ronald (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 1, 2021
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 27, 2021
 
April Abstractions (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 27, 2021
 
Canadian & International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 30, 2021
 
Indigenous & Inuit Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: March 30, 2021
 
Works on Paper, Prints & Books (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 23, 2021
 
From the Archives of Sampson-Matthews Ltd. (& Related Material) (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 23, 2021
 
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: February 2, 2021
 
Artwork from a Canadian Private Collection (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 15, 2020
 
Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: December 15, 2020
 
Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: December 3, 2020
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Canadian & International Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: November 17, 2020
 
Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: September 29, 2020
 
Live Auction of Important Canadian & International Art
Sale Closed: September 24, 2020
 
Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: August 11, 2020
 
Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 23, 2020
 
Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 2, 2020
 
Canadian and International Artwork (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: April 14, 2020
 
From the Collection of Paul Duval (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: January 28, 2020
 
Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: November 19, 2019
 
Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: May 28, 2019
 
Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: November 20, 2018
 
Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: May 29, 2018
 
Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Sale Closed: November 23, 2017
 

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