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 Alfred Joseph Casson, Picnic Island; March Day; Country Crisis
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
Picnic Island; March Day; Country Crisis

three colour serigraphs
each signed with initials, titled and numbered (“Picnic Island” AP 36/60; “March Day” AP 44/45; “Country Crisis” AP 44/45); each unframed
20 x 24 ins ( 50.8 x 61 cms ) ( each sheet )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $767.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Alexander Young Jackson, Landscape with Fence; St Fidele in Winter
ALEXANDER YOUNG JACKSON
Landscape with Fence; St Fidele in Winter

two prints
the first: a reproduction of a pencil drawing inscribed in pen “To Bob McInnis, with best wishes from A.Y. Jackson Dec 27, 1965” (measuring 11.5 ins x 15.5 ins sight); the second: a silkscreen of St Fidele, signed in pencil within the margin (measuring 11 ins x 8.5 ins subject)
11.5 x 15.5 ins ( 29.2 x 39.4 cms ) ( largest )

Auction Estimate: $200.00$100.00 - $200.00
Price Realized $767.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Walter Joseph Phillips, Snake Island, Lake Winnipeg (1931)
WALTER JOSEPH PHILLIPS
Snake Island, Lake Winnipeg (1931)

woodcut
signed in the margin
5.25 x 7.75 ins ( 13.3 x 19.7 cms ) ( subject )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $708.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Sarah Margaret Robertson, Floral Study in Blue
SARAH MARGARET ROBERTSON
Floral Study in Blue

watercolour and graphite
signed lower left
11 x 9 ins ( 27.9 x 22.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00
Price Realized $708.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Carl Beam, Untitled - The Body of Christ
CARL BEAM
Untitled - The Body of Christ

mixed media on paper
signed lower right; artist’s seal lower left; unframed
15.75 x 11.75 ins ( 40 x 29.8 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $250.00$150.00 - $250.00
Price Realized $708.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by  Books and Reference, Selection of Books, Pamphlets and Reference Material related to Canadian Art History
BOOKS AND REFERENCE
Selection of Books, Pamphlets and Reference Material related to Canadian Art History

books
“Landmarks of Canadian Art” (Peter Mellan, McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1978); “Great Canadian Painting: A Century of Art” (Elizabeth Kilbourn, The Canadian Centennial Publishing Co. Ltd., 1966); “The History of Painting in Canada: Toward a people’s art” (Barry Lord, NC Press, 1974); “Canadian Painting: 1850-1950” (The National Gallery of Canada, 1967 (2)); “Images for a Canadian Heritage” (Doris Shadbolt, The Vancouver Art Gallery, 1966); “Three Hundred Years of Canadian Art: An Exhibition Arranged in Celebration of the Centenary of Confederation” (R.H. Hubbard and J.R. Ostiguy, The National Gallery of Canada, 1967); The National Gallery of Canada Catalogue of Paintings and Sculpture: Volume III: Canadian School” (R.H. Hubbard, The National Gallery of Canada, 1960); “The J.S. McLean Collection of Canadian Painting” (The Art Gallery of Ontario, 1968); “Painting in Canada: A History” (Russell Harper, UNiversity of Toronto Press, 1966, inscribed by author on cover page); “The Development of Canadian Art” (R.H. Hubbard, The National Gallery of Canada, 1963); “Painters of Quebec: Maurice and Andree Corbeil Collection” (National Gallery of Canada, 1973); “Pictures from the Douglas M. Duncan Collection” (Frances Duncan Barwick, University of Toronto Press, 1975); “Canadian Art” (Graham McInnes, The MacMillan Company of Canada Limited, 1950); “20th Century Canadian Drawings” (The Gallery Stratford, 1979); “Breaking Barriers: Eric Brown and the National Gallery” ( F. Maud Brown, The Society for Art Publications,1964); “Canadian Art 69” (Issue 17:4 July 1960); “A Dictionary of Canadian Artists” (Volumes 1, 3-5, Colin S. MacDonald, Canadian Paperback Publishings, 1967); Selection of Newspaper clippings and weekend publications
x ins ( 0 x 0 cms )

Auction Estimate: $100.00$75.00 - $100.00
Price Realized $708.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Takao Tanabe, Skincuttle Bay
TAKAO TANABE
Skincuttle Bay

colour lithograph
signed, titled, dated 1986 and numbered 24/50
17 x 33 ins ( 43.2 x 83.8 cms ) ( subject )

Auction Estimate: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00
Price Realized $649.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by William Perehudoff, La Plonge #12
WILLIAM PEREHUDOFF
La Plonge #12

colour lithograph
signed, titled and inscribed “AP IV/XV” in the lower margin; unframed
27 x 36.5 ins ( 68.6 x 92.7 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $649.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Robert Watson, Dreams of Fort Garry
ROBERT WATSON
Dreams of Fort Garry

book
“Dreams of Fort Garry: an epic poem on the life and times of early settlers of Western Canada, complete with flossary and historical notes” (Watson, Stovel Company Limited, Winnipeg, 1931). Limited and signed & numbered edition 308 of 968. Contains 23 woodcut engraving plates by Walter J. Phillips, printed on rag paper. With original black slipcase.
10 x 6.25 ins ( 25.4 x 15.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $649.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Alfred Joseph Casson, Country Road; Grey March Day; Thunderstorm
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
Country Road; Grey March Day; Thunderstorm

three colour serigraphs
each signed with initials, titled and numbered AP 44/45 in the lower margin; all unframed
20 x 24 ins ( 50.8 x 61 cms ) ( each sheet )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $649.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by  Books and Reference, Toronto Art League 1900 Calendar; Toronto Art League Calendar 1901; Exposition d’art Canadien 1927
BOOKS AND REFERENCE
Toronto Art League 1900 Calendar; Toronto Art League Calendar 1901; Exposition d’art Canadien 1927


“Toronto Art League 1900 Calendar” and “Toronto Art League Calendar 1901” (Designed by the Toronto Art League, George N. Morang & Company Limited Publishers); “Exposition d’art Canadien” (Musee du jeu du paume, Paris, April 10 to May 10, 1927)
x ins ( 0 x 0 cms )

Auction Estimate: $75.00$50.00 - $75.00
Price Realized $649.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Louis Muhlstock, Untitled (Portrait)
LOUIS MUHLSTOCK
Untitled (Portrait)

drawing
signed lower right
12 x 8.5 ins ( 30.5 x 21.6 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $590.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Arthur Lismer, Departure of a Troop Ship 1918-1919
ARTHUR LISMER
Departure of a Troop Ship 1918-1919

lithograph
signed in the lower right margin
16.75 x 13.25 ins ( 42.5 x 33.7 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00
Price Realized $590.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Kenojuak Ashevak, Talking Birds
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK
Talking Birds

etching on aluminum
14.5 x 19 ins ( 36.8 x 48.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $590.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

Artwork by Thomas Sherlock Hodgson, Couple Study
THOMAS SHERLOCK HODGSON
Couple Study

watercolour
signed and dated 1965 lower centre; unframed
22 x 15.25 ins ( 55.9 x 38.7 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $590.00
Sale date: February 21st 2018

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