The Art of Barbara Mercer Highlights

This page provides details on a selection of works of art sold in our The Art of Barbara Mercer which concluded on August 23, 2022. Select an item for more details. All posted prices include Buyer's Premium.

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Birthday Love Songs
BARBARA E. MERCER
Birthday Love Songs

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1990 lower right; signed, titled, dated “Jan. 29/90” and inscribed “Spirit Pond Suite - The Search for Harmony at Spirit Pond” on the reverse
30 x 24 ins ( 76.2 x 61 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $840.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Winter Garden
BARBARA E. MERCER
Winter Garden

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1985 lower right; signed, titled, dated “December, 1985” and inscribed “Spirit Pond Suite” on the reverse
32 x 32 ins ( 81.3 x 81.3 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$400.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $600.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, A Collection of Sketchbooks
BARBARA E. MERCER
A Collection of Sketchbooks

eleven sketchbooks
Including ink drawings of members of the Brampton Symphony Orchestra
18.25 x 15.25 ins ( 46.4 x 38.7 cms ) ( each )

Auction Estimate: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $510.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, A Collection of Sketchbooks
BARBARA E. MERCER
A Collection of Sketchbooks

seven sketchbooks
Including ink drawings of members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
16.25 x 13.5 ins ( 41.3 x 34.3 cms ) ( each )

Auction Estimate: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00
Price Realized $510.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Source of Dreams
BARBARA E. MERCER
Source of Dreams

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1990 lower right; signed, titled, dated “Feb. 19/90” and inscribed “No. 161” & “Spirit Pond Suite - The Search for Harmony at Spirit Pond” on the reverse; unframed
30 x 24 ins ( 76.2 x 61 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $390.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Lilies in the Pond
BARBARA E. MERCER
Lilies in the Pond

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1986 lower right; signed, titled, dated “July 17, 1986” and inscribed “Sprit Pond Series No. 15” on the reverse
34 x 34 ins ( 86.4 x 86.4 cms )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $360.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Piano Offerings
BARBARA E. MERCER
Piano Offerings

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1999 lower right; signed, titled and dated “Jan/99” on the reverse; unframed
16 x 20 ins ( 40.6 x 50.8 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $264.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Portrait of Glenn Gould
BARBARA E. MERCER
Portrait of Glenn Gould

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1983 lower right; inscribed “Glenn Gould” lower left; inscribed “For Gerry Moses, Payment for Commissioned Poem; For Glen Gould in Memoriam, 1982.” on a label on the reverse;
16 x 12 ins ( 40.6 x 30.5 cms )

Auction Estimate: $400.00$300.00 - $400.00
Price Realized $252.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Anonymous Valentine
BARBARA E. MERCER
Anonymous Valentine

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1998 lower right; signed, titled, dated “Feb. 24/98” and inscribed “#260” on the reverse; unframed
40 x 30 ins ( 101.6 x 76.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $240.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, King’s Ransome
BARBARA E. MERCER
King’s Ransome

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1998 lower right; signed, titled, dated “May 21/98” and inscribed “Rose Bush Gift for B.E.M.’s 65 Birthday, May 13/98” on the reverse; unframed
40 x 30 ins ( 101.6 x 76.2 cms )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00
Price Realized $240.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, My Cat Frigga in the Garden
BARBARA E. MERCER
My Cat Frigga in the Garden

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1998 lower right; signed, titled, dated “July/98” and inscribed “#266” on the reverse; unframed
24 x 20 ins ( 61 x 50.8 cms )

Auction Estimate: $400.00$300.00 - $400.00
Price Realized $192.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Eva Terp’s Easter Tulips
BARBARA E. MERCER
Eva Terp’s Easter Tulips

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1992 lower right; signed, titled, dated “April 27, 1992” and inscribed “No. 213/83” & “Series - The Search for Harmony at Spirit Pond” on the reverse; unframed
30 x 24 ins ( 76.2 x 61 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $180.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Spring Moon
BARBARA E. MERCER
Spring Moon

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1990 lower right; signed, titled, dated “March 9/90” and inscribed “No. 168” & “Spirit Pond Suite - The Search for Harmony at Spirit Pond” on the reverse; unframed
30 x 24 ins ( 76.2 x 61 cms )

Auction Estimate: $500.00$300.00 - $500.00
Price Realized $180.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Cat Dreams No. 1
BARBARA E. MERCER
Cat Dreams No. 1

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1995 lower right; signed, titled, dated “Saturday, Dec. 2/95” and inscribed “Series - Be My Love” on the reverse; unframed
12 x 16 ins ( 30.5 x 40.6 cms )

Auction Estimate: $350.00$250.00 - $350.00
Price Realized $180.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Artwork by Barbara E. Mercer, Stray Chick “Chen”
BARBARA E. MERCER
Stray Chick “Chen”

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1987 lower right; signed, titled and dated “Aug. 12/87” on the reverse; unframed
14 x 18 ins ( 35.6 x 45.7 cms )

Auction Estimate: $300.00$200.00 - $300.00
Price Realized $120.00
Sale date: August 23rd 2022

Previous Auctions

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

Post-War & Contemporary Art (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 30, 2023
 
The Group of Seven & Their Associates (Online Auction)
Sale Closed: May 30, 2023
 
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
 

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