October Abstractions
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OTTO DONALD ROGERS
Hyacinths and Certitude
acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1982 on the reverse; titled on a label on the reverse
60 x 60 ins ( 152.4 x 152.4 cms )
Estimated: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Next bid is: $8,000.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
DENNIS EUGENE NORMAN BURTON
The Old Swimmin’ Hole
mixed media on canvas
signed and dated “5.27.61” lower left; signed, titled and inscribed “completed May 28 1961” on the stretcher; unframed
50 x 38 ins ( 127 x 96.5 cms )
Estimated: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Next bid is: $4,000.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
FRANK LEONARD BROOKS
Shifting Blacks on Ochre
acrylic and collage on canvas
signed and dated 1977 lower right; titled on the artist’s label on the reverse
50 x 36 ins ( 127 x 91.4 cms )
Estimated: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Next bid is: $2,500.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
GORDON MCKINLEY WEBBER
Abstract Composition, Mexico #4
watercolour on linen mounted to board
signed, titled and dated 1955 on an exhibition label on the reverse
30 x 21.5 ins ( 76.2 x 54.6 cms )
Estimated: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Next bid is: $2,000.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
GERALD GLADSTONE
Electric Figure Series
acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1973 lower right; titled on a label on the reverse
45 x 54 ins ( 114.3 x 137.2 cms )
Estimated: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Next bid is: $500.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
REG HOLMES
The Lie is the Reality
oil on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1969 on the reverse
20 x 20 ins ( 50.8 x 50.8 cms )
Estimated: $700.00 - $900.00
Current bid: $550.00Next bid is: $600.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
PIERRE GENDRON
Géometrie 2
acrylic on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled, dated 1992 and inscribed “#15” on the reverse
40 x 30 ins ( 101.6 x 76.2 cms )
Estimated: $700.00 - $900.00
Next bid is: $500.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
DENIS JUNEAU
Ronds fleur
colour silkscreen
signed, titled, dated 1978 and numbered 34/50 in the lower margin
16 x 22 ins ( 40.6 x 55.9 cms ) ( subject )
Estimated: $700.00 - $900.00
Next bid is: $600.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
ERIK GAMBLE
Jack Dory and Rattle
oil on canvas
signed, titled and dated 1982 on the reverse
66 x 86 ins ( 167.6 x 218.4 cms )
Estimated: $500.00 - $700.00
Current bid: $300.00Next bid is: $325.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
WILLIAM JOHN BERTRAM NEWCOMBE
Spring Growth
oil on masonite
signed and dated 1954 lower right; signed, titled and dated June 1954 on the reverse; unframed
23.5 x 20.5 ins ( 59.7 x 52.1 cms )
Estimated: $500.00 - $700.00
Next bid is: $400.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
ERIN LOREE
The harder you try to let go #2
oil on panel
signed, titled and dated 2014 on the reverse; unframed
24 x 18 ins ( 61 x 45.7 cms )
Estimated: $400.00 - $600.00
Current bid: $425.00Next bid is: $450.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
RONALD YORK WILSON
Indian
gouache and collage on paper
signed lower right by the artist’s wife, Lela Miller Wilson; titled and dated 1971 on a label on the reverse
5.5 x 7.5 ins ( 14 x 19.1 cms ) ( sight )
Estimated: $400.00 - $600.00
Current bid: $375.00Next bid is: $400.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
GEORGE VERGETTE
Three Works: Paradise #30, #31 and Paradise #32
mixed media on paper
each signed and titled within the margin; each unframed
11.25 x 15 ins ( 28.6 x 38.1 cms )
Estimated: $400.00 - $600.00
Current bid: $350.00Next bid is: $375.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
HAROLD BARLING TOWN
Child’s Punchout Through Rearview Mirror
colour silkscreen
signed, dated 1971 and numbered 26/99 at the lower edge; titled on labels on the reverse
40 x 28 ins ( 101.6 x 71.1 cms ) ( sight )
Estimated: $400.00 - $600.00
Next bid is: $250.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Derrière le miroir
5 lithographs in colour, book
text “Riopelle ou l’obsession de la peinture” by Franco Russoli, published for exhibition of 26 paintings and 15 sculptures by Riopelle at Galerie Maeght in April 1970; housed in original slipcover
15 x 33 ins ( 38.1 x 83.8 cms ) ( largest sheet )
Estimated: $300.00 - $400.00
Next bid is: $150.00
Closes October 26th at 02:15:00 PM EDT
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