From The Estate of Robert Markle Highlights

This page provides details on a selection of works of art sold in our From The Estate of Robert Markle which concluded on June 28, 2022. Select an item for more details. All posted prices include Buyer's Premium.

Artwork by Robert Markle, The Sound of the Mountain
ROBERT MARKLE
The Sound of the Mountain

acrylic on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1979 (twice) on the reverse
60 x 55 ins ( 152.4 x 139.7 cms )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $8,400.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by William Kurelek, Memo of the Isaacs Gallery Workshop
WILLIAM KURELEK
Memo of the Isaacs Gallery Workshop

graphite drawing heightened with white
dated 1970 and inscribed on the reverse of the framing:

“From the Isaacs Gallery Workshop
A joint going away gift to our Marlene

Av Isaacs: gave materials, situation, location, artist, customer etc towards the making of this gift

Bill Kurelek: did the drawing

Stan Beecham: made the frame

Rashied: finished the frame with M.L and color

Hal Ames: fitted, linen lined the picture and frame

We all shall sincerely miss you.”

An Isaacs Gallery label present on the reverse
13.3 x 7.75 ins ( 33.8 x 19.7 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $12,000.00$9,000.00 - $12,000.00
Price Realized $7,800.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Kawabata
ROBERT MARKLE
Kawabata

acrylic on canvas
signed, titled, dated “Jan 79” and an Isaacs Gallery label on the stretcher
54 x 72 ins ( 137.2 x 182.9 cms )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $6,000.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Rooms: The West Wall
ROBERT MARKLE
Rooms: The West Wall

oil on masonite
typed title and dated 1990 on a label on the reverse
18.25 x 80.25 ins ( 46.4 x 203.8 cms )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $3,600.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled

acrylic on paper on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1987 on the stretcher; unframed
42.5 x 57 ins ( 108 x 144.8 cms )

Auction Estimate: $6,000.00$4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Price Realized $2,400.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled

acrylic on paper
signed and dated 1987 lower right; signed, titled and dated on the reverse of the framing
58 x 46.5 ins ( 147.3 x 118.1 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $1,800.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by John Graham Coughtry, Figure Study
JOHN GRAHAM COUGHTRY
Figure Study

mixed media on paper
signed, dated 1971 and inscribed “For Marlene and Bob, Feb 71 Live” and “Up at Bobs Feb 71” lower right; unframed
29 x 23 ins ( 73.7 x 58.4 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Price Realized $1,440.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled

acrylic on card
signed, titled and dated 1987 on the reverse of the framing
17.125 x 32.125 ins ( 43.5 x 81.6 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $4,000.00$2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $1,200.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled (After Matisse)
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled (After Matisse)

acrylic on paper
signed, titled and dated 1987 on the reverse of the framing
22.75 x 35 ins ( 57.8 x 88.9 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Price Realized $960.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled (B.G)
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled (B.G)

ink on paper
signed and dated 1972 lower right; signed, titled and dated on the reverse of the framing
23.75 x 17.75 ins ( 60.3 x 45.1 cms ) ( sight )

Auction Estimate: $800.00$600.00 - $800.00
Price Realized $900.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Acrobat VI
ROBERT MARKLE
Acrobat VI

acrylic on paper
signed and dated 1970 lower right; unframed
35 x 23 ins ( 88.9 x 58.4 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Price Realized $900.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled CI + A #1
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled CI + A #1

ink and acrylic on paper
signed and dated 1982 lower right; signed, titled and dated on the reverse; unframed
26 x 40 ins ( 66 x 101.6 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Price Realized $900.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, River
ROBERT MARKLE
River

acrylic on wood whirligig
signed, titled and dated 1988 on a label on the underside
32 x 54 x 20 ins ( 81.3 x 137.2 x 50.8 cms ) ( overall )

Auction Estimate: $800.00$600.00 - $800.00
Price Realized $780.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by Robert Markle, Untitled Figure Study
ROBERT MARKLE
Untitled Figure Study

tempera on paper
signed and dated 1963 lower left
35 x 23 ins ( 88.9 x 58.4 cms ) ( sheet )

Auction Estimate: $1,200.00$800.00 - $1,200.00
Price Realized $510.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Artwork by  Books and Reference, A Selection of Books, Media and Exhibition Catalogues on Robert Markle
BOOKS AND REFERENCE
A Selection of Books, Media and Exhibition Catalogues on Robert Markle


Full details in catalogue listing
x ins ( 0 x 0 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $450.00
Sale date: June 28th 2022

Previous Auctions

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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
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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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