Session 1 - Historical Canadian Art
Session 2 - Post-War & Contemporary Art
Post-War & Contemporary Canadian Art
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GENERAL IDEA
Ursa Major & Taurus: Pavillion Fragments from the Starry Vault
colour relief print
signed, dated 1983 and numbered “A.P.” lower right, titled lower left
22.75 x 30.75 ins ( 57.8 x 78.1 cms ) ( sheet )
Estimated: $600.00 - $800.00
Next bid is: $500.00
Closes May 31st at 04:00:00 PM EDT
GENERAL IDEA
Ursa Major & Taurus: Pavillion Fragments from the Starry Vault
colour relief print
signed, dated 1983 and numbered 4/100 lower right, titled lower left
22.75 x 30.75 ins ( 57.8 x 78.1 cms ) ( sheet )
Estimated: $600.00 - $800.00
Next bid is: $500.00
Closes May 31st at 04:00:00 PM EDT
MICHAEL ADAMSON
Friend of Ivan
oil on board
signed, titled and dated 2010 on the reverse; unframed
14 x 11 ins ( 35.6 x 27.9 cms )
Estimated: $600.00 - $800.00
Next bid is: $500.00
Closes May 31st at 04:00:00 PM EDT
EDWARD JOHN BARTRAM
Untitled Abstract
etching with embossing
signed, dated 1969 and inscribed “Artist’s Proof” in the lower margin; unframed
31.25 x 24.5 ins ( 79.4 x 62.2 cms ) ( sheet )
Estimated: $400.00 - $600.00
Current bid: $200.00Next bid is: $210.00
Closes May 31st at 04:30:00 PM EDT
TIB BEAMENT
Blue Canyon
etching in colours
signed, tiltled and numbered 4/30a in the lower margin; inscribed “Montreal 1965” on the backing on the reverse
7.75 x 9.75 ins ( 19.7 x 24.8 cms ) ( plate size )
Estimated: $200.00 - $300.00
Next bid is: $100.00
Closes May 31st at 04:30:00 PM EDT
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD
Young Whale in Greenspond Tickle
etching and aquatint
signed, titled, dated 1974 and inscribed “Artist’s Proof” in the lower margin
19.75 x 15.75 ins ( 50.2 x 40 cms ) ( plate size )
Estimated: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Next bid is: $5,000.00
Closes May 31st at 03:45:00 PM EDT
RONALD LANGLEY BLOORE
Peace Stars for Vince #IV
oil on board (diptych, framed together)
signed, titled, dated 1988 and inscribed “IV” on the reverse of each panel
96 x 96 ins ( 243.8 x 243.8 cms )
Estimated: $20,000.00 - $30,000.00
Next bid is: $10,000.00
Closes May 31st at 03:30:00 PM EDT
BRUNO JOSEPH BOBAK
Tender Embrace
oil on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled and inscribed “110” on the reverse
30 x 40 ins ( 76.2 x 101.6 cms )
Estimated: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Current bid: $2,200.00Next bid is: $2,400.00
Closes May 31st at 04:15:00 PM EDT
DAVID BOLDUC
Tea Room #4
mixed media on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1998 on the reverse
20 x 20 ins ( 50.8 x 50.8 cms )
Estimated: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Next bid is: $1,600.00
Closes May 31st at 04:00:00 PM EDT
JAMES HENDERSON BOYD
Surprise Attack
etching in colours
signed, titled and dated 1959 in the lower margin
15.75 x 13.25 ins ( 40 x 33.7 cms ) ( plate size )
Estimated: $200.00 - $250.00
Next bid is: $100.00
Closes May 31st at 04:30:00 PM EDT
FRANK LEONARD BROOKS
Createan Coast
oil on paper, laid down on foamcore
signed and dated 1967 lower right
18 x 23 ins ( 45.7 x 58.4 cms )
Estimated: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Next bid is: $750.00
Closes May 31st at 04:30:00 PM EDT
FRANK LEONARD BROOKS
Floral Mood
mixed media collage on canvas
signed lower right
35 x 30.25 ins ( 88.9 x 76.8 cms )
Estimated: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Next bid is: $2,000.00
Closes May 31st at 04:00:00 PM EDT
DENNIS EUGENE NORMAN BURTON
Deep Blue Dream
oil on canvas
signed and dated “1-26-62” lower right; signed, titled and dated 1962 to the stretcher; titled and dated to a gallery label on the reverse
48 x 48 ins ( 121.9 x 121.9 cms )
Estimated: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Next bid is: $2,000.00
Closes May 31st at 03:30:00 PM EDT
May Online Auctions
Session 1 - Historical Canadian Art
(Lots 101-184)
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(Lots 201-303)
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