February Online Auction of Works on Paper, Prints & Books (Online Auction) Highlights

This page provides details on a selection of works of art sold in our February Online Auction of Works on Paper, Prints & Books (Online Auction) which concluded on February 21, 2018. Select an item for more details. All posted prices include Buyer's Premium.

Artwork by David Lloyd Blackwood, Gram Glover’s Dream
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD
Gram Glover’s Dream

colour etching and aquatint
signed, titled, dated 1969 and inscribed “Artist’s Proof” in the lower margin
31.75 x 20 ins ( 80.6 x 50.8 cms ) ( plate size )

Auction Estimate: $6,000.00$4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Price Realized $8,850.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Lucius Richard O'Brien, On the Bostonnais River
LUCIUS RICHARD O'BRIEN
On the Bostonnais River

watercolour and ink
signed lower left; titled [On the Bostonais (sic) R] on the reverse
12 x 4.5 ins ( 30.5 x 11.4 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $1,500.00$1,200.00 - $1,500.00
Price Realized $5,428.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Alex Simeon Janvier, Untitled Composition
ALEX SIMEON JANVIER
Untitled Composition

watercolour
signed lower right
19 x 19 ins ( 48.3 x 48.3 cms ) ( diameter )

Auction Estimate: $1,200.00$900.00 - $1,200.00
Price Realized $5,192.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by David Lloyd Blackwood, The Art of David Blackwood
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD
The Art of David Blackwood

book with etching
“The Art of David Blackwood” (William Gaugh, McGraw-Hill Ryerson,1988) signed by David Blackwood and author on title page; includes etching “Lewis Lacey’s Lantern” signed, titled, dated 1988 and numbered 79/150 in the lower margin (9.75 ins x 10.25 ins, unframed); in original slipcase
11.25 x 11 x 1.25 ins ( 28.6 x 27.9 x 3.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $4,956.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Lucius Richard O'Brien, On the St. Lawrence River
LUCIUS RICHARD O'BRIEN
On the St. Lawrence River

watercolour
signed lower left
7.75 x 11.5 ins ( 19.7 x 29.2 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $1,500.00$1,200.00 - $1,500.00
Price Realized $4,484.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Paul Kane, Wanderings of An Artist
PAUL KANE
Wanderings of An Artist

book
Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts, London, 1859
8.75 x 6 x 1.5 ins ( 22.2 x 15.2 x 3.8 cms )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Price Realized $3,540.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by David Lloyd Blackwood, Wake of the Great Sealers
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD
Wake of the Great Sealers

book
“Wake of the Great Sealers: Prints and Drawings by David Blackwood” (Farley Mowat, McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1973) signed by David Blackwood and author on title page, includes engraving “Wesleyville” signed, titled dated 1973 and numbered 98/125 in the lower margin (11.5 ins x 9.5 ins bound); in original slipcase
12.25 x 10.75 x 1.25 ins ( 31.1 x 27.3 x 3.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00
Price Realized $3,068.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Miller Gore Brittain, Portrait of Pegi Nicol MacLeod
MILLER GORE BRITTAIN
Portrait of Pegi Nicol MacLeod

conte on paper
14 x 12.25 ins ( 35.6 x 31.1 cms )

Auction Estimate: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Price Realized $2,950.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by David Lloyd Blackwood, Captain Jess Home from the Labrador
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD
Captain Jess Home from the Labrador

colour etching & aquatint
signed, titled, dated 1976 and numbered 30/35 in the lower margin; unframed
35 x 24.5 ins ( 88.9 x 62.2 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $2,832.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Laura Adeline Lyall Muntz, A Helping Hand
LAURA ADELINE LYALL MUNTZ
A Helping Hand

watercolour
signed and dated 1905 lower right
19.75 x 13 ins ( 50.2 x 33 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $3,500.00$2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Price Realized $2,360.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Jack Hamilton Bush, Red M
JACK HAMILTON BUSH
Red M

colour silkscreen
stamped signature and inscribed “PP” in the lower margin
24.75 x 33 ins ( 62.9 x 83.8 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Price Realized $2,242.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Angela Grossmann, Girl
ANGELA GROSSMANN
Girl

mixed media on mylar
signed, titled and dated 2004 on the reverse; unframed
60 x 40 ins ( 152.4 x 101.6 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Price Realized $2,006.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Fritz Brandtner, The Other Side of Life (Depression Years)
FRITZ BRANDTNER
The Other Side of Life (Depression Years)

watercolour on card
signed lower centre
10.25 x 7.25 ins ( 26 x 18.4 cms ) ( card )

Auction Estimate: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00
Price Realized $1,888.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Jack Chambers, Diego Sleeping I
JACK CHAMBERS
Diego Sleeping I

lithograph
signed, dated 1972, inscribed “Trial Proof” and inscribed to a former owner; unframed; yellowed and some paper loss present within the margins
21 x 26 ins ( 53.3 x 66 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $800.00$600.00 - $800.00
Price Realized $1,888.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Barker Fairley, Barker Fairley (Paul Duval)
BARKER FAIRLEY
Barker Fairley (Paul Duval)

book
“Barker Fairley” (Paul Duval, Marianne Friedland Gallery Limited, 1980) signed by Barker Fairley and author on title page, includes 2 unframed lithographs- each signed and numbered 8/300 (11.5 ins x 11 ins (sheet)) enclosed in front pages; in original case
13 x 12.25 x 1.25 ins ( 33 x 31.1 x 3.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $250.00$150.00 - $250.00
Price Realized $1,888.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Previous Auctions

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Sale Closed: February 25, 2025
 
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Works on Paper (Online Auction)
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Canadian Prints & Multiples (Online Auction)
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The Art of Atlantic Canada (Online Auction)
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The Grand Tour (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: July 23, 2024
 
Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid (Online Auction)
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British & Continental Pictures (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 25, 2024
 
The Canadian Landscape (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: June 25, 2024
 
First Nations & Inuit Art (Online Auction)
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