An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art (Session 2)
Following two record-breaking sessions, it is our privilege to offer the third and final instalment of artworks from an Important Private Collection of Canadian Art this fall. The grouping of rare and remarkable historical artwork, most of which is making its auction debut with Cowley Abbott this season, is part of a two-session live auction event on December 6th at Toronto’s Globe & Mail Centre.
In-Person, Absentee, Telephone and Real-Time Online Bidding is available to collectors for participation in this auction. Purchased artwork is subject to the 20% Buyer's Premium (21% if purchased via Auction Mobility's interface) and applicable taxes. Further details regarding buying with Cowley Abbott can be found by referring to our Conditions of Sale and the "How to Purchase" page.
OZIAS LEDUC
Madame Louise Lecours, née Higgins, 1916
bronze
signed and dated middle right towards the edge; titled around the edge
8.75 x ins ( 22.2 x 0 cms ) ( diameter )
Auction Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
JOHN WENTWORTH RUSSELL
The Dancer
oil on board
signed lower right; titled and dated circa 1925 on the gallery label on the reverse; with an unfinished pencil sketch of two figures on the reverse
10.5 x 8.5 ins ( 26.7 x 21.6 cms )
Auction Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
ALFRED LALIBERTÉ
Head of Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté
bronze
signed and dated 1906 lower right
8.75 x 7.5 x 0.75 ins ( 22.2 x 19.1 x 1.9 cms ) ( overall )
Auction Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
OZIAS LEDUC
The Meeting of Fernande and Claude (La rencontre de Fernande et de Claude), 1899
charcoal
monogrammed and dated 1899 in a stamp lower right
23.5 x 17.5 ins ( 59.7 x 44.5 cms ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
EDMOND DYONNET
The Picture Book, 1909
oil on canvas
signed lower left
25 x 20 ins ( 63.5 x 50.8 cms )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
CHARLES EDOUARD HUOT
Le Sanctus à la maison
oil on canvas
signed lower left; titled on a plaque affixed to the frame
14 x 19 ins ( 35.6 x 48.3 cms )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
LAURA ADELINE LYALL MUNTZ
Young Girl with Flowers (Elaine)
watercolour
signed lower left; titled and dated 1927 on the gallery and exhibition labels on the reverse
11.5 x 9.75 ins ( 29.2 x 24.8 cms ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
JOSEPH-CHARLES FRANCHÈRE
La Fiacre, Rue Champlain, Quebec City
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1899 lower left
23.25 x 17 ins ( 59.1 x 43.2 cms )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
DANIEL FOWLER
Group of Game (Canadian Game), 1869
watercolour on paper
signed and dated 1869 lower left; titled on the exhibition labels on the reverse
18.5 x 27 ins ( 47 x 68.6 cms ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
ROBERT HARRIS
Self-Portrait
oil on board
signed and dated ‘2 June 1908” lower left; signed, titled and dated on a gallery label on the backing on the reverse
13.25 x 10.5 ins ( 33.7 x 26.7 cms )
Auction Estimate: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
OZIAS LEDUC
Portrait de Rodolphe Brunet
oil on board
signed and dated 1897 towards middle right along the edge; signed, titled and dated on multiple gallery labels on the backing on the reverse
11 x 8.5 ins ( 27.9 x 21.6 cms )
Auction Estimate: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
MARC-AURÈLE DE FOY SUZOR-COTÉ
Le vieux pionnier canadien
bronze
signed (incised), dated 1912 and inscribed "Copyrighted‒Canada 1914" and "USA" on the base; stamped "Roman Bronze Works N.Y." on the underside of the base
16 x 16 x 8.5 ins ( 40.6 x 40.6 x 21.6 cms )
Auction Estimate: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
MARC-AURÈLE DE FOY SUZOR-COTÉ
La compagne du vieux pionnier canadien
bronze
signed (incised), dated 1912 and inscribed "Copyright of Canada, 1914, U.S.A." on the base; stamped "Roman Bronze Works N.Y." on the underside of the base
16 x 17 x 9.25 ins ( 40.6 x 43.2 x 23.5 cms ) ( overall )
Auction Estimate: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
WILLIAM RAPHAEL
The Habitant at Home, 1873
oil on paper laid down on cardboard
signed and dated lower right
10.25 x 7.75 ins ( 26 x 19.7 cms )
Auction Estimate: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
ROBERT WAKEHAM PILOT
Dufferin Terrace, Winter
oil on board
signed lower right; titled “Dufferin Terrace, Winter” and dated circa 1950 on a gallery label on the reverse
8 x 10.5 ins ( 20.3 x 26.7 cms )
Auction Estimate: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
WILLIAM RAPHAEL
Throwing the Bait, River St. Charles, Quebec, 1895
oil on canvas
signed twice and dated 1895 lower right; inscribed “River St. Charles Qc.” on the reverse
17 x 27 ins ( 43.2 x 68.6 cms )
Auction Estimate: $8,000.00 - $12,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
WILLIAM RAPHAEL
Encampment by the River, 1871
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1871 lower left
11 x 16.5 ins ( 27.9 x 41.9 cms )
Auction Estimate: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
WILLIAM BRYMNER
Woman with a Book, 1907
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1907 upper right
28 x 21 ins ( 71.1 x 53.3 cms )
Auction Estimate: $15,000.00 - $18,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
ROBERT HARRIS
The Skipper’s Daughter, 1908
oil on canvas
signed lower left; titled on the stretcher on the reverse
24 x 30 ins ( 61 x 76.2 cms )
Auction Estimate: $15,000.00 - $18,000.00
Sale Date: December 6th 2023
Fall Live Auction
Session 1
Important Canadian & International Art
Lots 1-100
Wednesday December 6th at 4:00 pm EST
The Globe & Mail Centre, 17th Floor
351 King Street East, Toronto
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Session 2
An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art - Part III
Lots 101-154
Wednesday December 6th at 7:00 pm EST
The Globe & Mail Centre, 17th Floor
351 King Street East, Toronto
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