December Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction) Highlights

This page provides details on a selection of works of art sold in our December Auction of Canadian & International Artwork (Online Auction) which concluded on December 6, 2017. Select an item for more details. All posted prices include Buyer's Premium.

Artwork by Alfred Joseph Casson, The Common Mallard
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
The Common Mallard

colour silkscreen
signed in the plate lower right; a description from Canada Malting Co. Limited included; unframed (matted)
8.75 x 10.25 ins ( 22.2 x 26 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Frederick Arthur Verner, A Garden Walk with Sheep
FREDERICK ARTHUR VERNER
A Garden Walk with Sheep

watercolour on paper, laid down on board
signed and dated 1898 lower right; unframed (matted)
9 x 13 ins ( 22.9 x 33 cms ) ( subject )

Auction Estimate: $350.00$250.00 - $350.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Peter & Traudl Markgraf, Eastern Townships; West Coast
PETER & TRAUDL MARKGRAF
Eastern Townships; West Coast

pair of photolithographs
both signed, titled, and numbered 1239/ 2500 in the lower margin (unframed, mounted); These artworks are two of six limited edition prints commissioned by Air Canada as part of their “In-Flight Collection” for first-class passengers. This lot includes the original portfolio case and explanatory text of the project
12 x 16 ins ( 30.5 x 40.6 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $250.00$150.00 - $250.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by David Neel, Untitled
DAVID NEEL
Untitled

mixed media
signed lower right
14 x 20.75 ins ( 35.6 x 52.7 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by David Altmejd Stephen Andrews Chris Curreri Andy Fabo Brendan Fernandes David Grenier John Greyson Luis Jacob Peter Kingstone Bruce Labruce Micah Lexier John McLachlin Will Munro Ed Pien Daryl Vocat, Circle Jerk (2009 Portfolio)
DAVID ALTMEJD STEPHEN ANDREWS CHRIS CURRERI ANDY FABO BRENDAN FERNANDES DAVID GRENIER JOHN GREYSON LUIS JACOB PETER KINGSTONE BRUCE LABRUCE MICAH LEXIER JOHN MCLACHLIN WILL MUNRO ED PIEN DARYL VOCAT
Circle Jerk (2009 Portfolio)

fifteen photo offset lithographs
each signed and numbered 8/50 on the reverse; contained in original portfolio (NOTE: The lithograph by Glenn Ligon, originally part of this portfolio, is not included with this lot)
19 x 13 ins ( 48.3 x 33 cms ) ( each )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Arthur Lloy, Spruce and Snow
ARTHUR LLOY
Spruce and Snow

oil on board
signed and dated 1968 lower right; titled and dated 1968 on the reverse
6 x 8 ins ( 15.2 x 20.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $400.00$300.00 - $400.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Arthur Lloy, Hillside Study
ARTHUR LLOY
Hillside Study

oil on board
signed lower left; titled and dated 1965 on the reverse
6 x 8 ins ( 15.2 x 20.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $400.00$300.00 - $400.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Arthur Lloy, October Wood Interior
ARTHUR LLOY
October Wood Interior

oil on board
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1968 on the reverse
6 x 8 ins ( 15.2 x 20.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $400.00$300.00 - $400.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Jacques Tremblay, Ste. Dorothée
JACQUES TREMBLAY
Ste. Dorothée

oil on board
signed lower right; signed and titled on the reverse
16 x 19.5 ins ( 40.6 x 49.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350.00$250.00 - $350.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Thoreau MacDonald, Winter Morning
THOREAU MACDONALD
Winter Morning

sampson matthews silkscreen
inscribed “Supervised by A.J. Casson” lower right in ballpoint pen
20.5 x 27 ins ( 52.1 x 68.6 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Louis  Dobry, Toronto, Ont., Greenwood Ave. at Sanford Ave.; Houses in Winter, Toronto, Ont.; Toronto, Ont.; Toronto, Ont., Queen St. W.- Jamison Ave Area; Cobourg, Ont.
LOUIS DOBRY
Toronto, Ont., Greenwood Ave. at Sanford Ave.; Houses in Winter, Toronto, Ont.; Toronto, Ont.; Toronto, Ont., Queen St. W.- Jamison Ave Area; Cobourg, Ont.

five mixed media works
Five mixed media works- “Toronto, Ont., Greenwood Ave. at Sanford Ave.”, ink and watercolour, signed and titled lower left (13.25 ins x 9.5 ins), unframed (matted); “Houses in Winter, Toronto, Ont.”, watercolour, signed and titled lower left (16 ins x 20 ins), unframed (matted); “Toronto, Ont.” watercolour, signed and titled lower left (20 ins x 14 ins), unframed; “oronto, Ont., Queen St. W.- Jamison Ave Area”, gouache and ink on card, signed and titled lower left (19.75 ins x 16 ins), unframed; “Cobourg, Ont.” ink and watercolour, signed and titled lower left (13.75 ins x 17.75 ins), unframed (matted)
x ins ( 0 x 0 cms ) ( each sheet )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Hutton Mitchell, Near Knowlton, Quebec
HUTTON MITCHELL
Near Knowlton, Quebec

oil on board
signed lower right; titled on the reverse
10 x 12 ins ( 25.4 x 30.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $230.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Hugh Martin, Dark Sky Arundel
HUGH MARTIN
Dark Sky Arundel

chromogenic colour print
28 x 28 ins ( 71.1 x 71.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $201.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Allen Smutylo, Air Traffic
ALLEN SMUTYLO
Air Traffic

etching
signed, titled and numbered 39/40 in the lower margin
18 x 24 ins ( 45.7 x 61 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $201.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

Artwork by Kathleen Francis Daly Pepper, Inuit Mother and Child
KATHLEEN FRANCIS DALY PEPPER
Inuit Mother and Child

charcoal
signed and dated 1961 lower left
16 x 12.5 ins ( 40.6 x 31.8 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $173.00
Sale date: December 6th 2017

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Canadian Winter (Online Auction)
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Sale Closed: January 31, 2023
 
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