Session 1 - A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
Session 2 - Abstract vs. Figural: Prints from the Collection of Robert Noakes
Session 3 - Artwork from the Estate of Jaan Poldaas
Session 4 - The Canadian Landscape
Session 5 - Drawn to Places: Landscapes on Paper
Session 6 - Three Dimensions
Session 7 - Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid
A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
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MICHAEL SNOW
Untitled (Studies for the Walking Woman)
pencil on paper
signed and dated 1961 lower centre; titled and dated on a gallery label and two exhibition labels on the reverse
17.75 x 18.25 in ( 45.1 x 46.4 cm )
Auction Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
DENIS JUNEAU
Courbes et droites
ink wash on paper
signed lower right, titled and dated 1962 lower left
13.5 x 11 in ( 34.3 x 27.9 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
HAROLD KLUNDER
Séguret, Provence
ink and watercolour
signed and dated 1975 lower left, titled and dated "June 21, 1975" lower centre and inscribed "XVII" lower right
22 x 17 in ( 55.9 x 43.2 cm )
Auction Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER
Moseley Hill, Vermont
ink wash
signed and dated 5/1940 lower middle, dated Aug. 5/1940, inscribed "275" lower left and inscribed "Norwich, VT" lower right; titled twice on two gallery labels on the reverse
10.5 x 14.5 in ( 26.7 x 36.8 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
LIONEL LEMOINE FITZGERALD
Running Figure
watercolour
signed lower right
8.5 x 10.5 in ( 21.6 x 26.7 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
LIONEL LEMOINE FITZGERALD
Abstraction
ink on paper
dated November 18, 1951 lower right
8 x 4.5 in ( 20.3 x 11.4 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
JOHN GOULD
Red Head & Striped Towel
mixed media on paper
signed lower middle; titled on a gallery label on the reverse
8 x 9.75 in ( 20.3 x 24.8 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Opens February 11th at 10:00:00 AM EST
Closes February 25th at 02:15:00 PM EST
February Online Auctions
Session 1 - A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
(Lots 1-32)
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Session 2 - Abstract vs. Figural: Prints from the Collection of Robert Noakes
(Lots 35-61)
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Session 3 - Artwork from the Estate of Jaan Poldaas
(Lots 65-101)
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Session 4 - The Canadian Landscape
(Lots 105-172)
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Session 5 - Drawn to Places: Landscapes on Paper
(Lots 175-194)
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Session 6 - Three Dimensions
(Lots 201-219)
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Session 7 - Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid
(Lots 221-231)
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From the Collection of Robert Noakes

Robert Noakes was a renowned professional designer whose career spanned over fifty years. A beloved and colourful character, his eye for detail, passion, and expertise greatly enriched the lives of his clients, family, and friends. In 1970, he established Robert Noakes Design in a small coach house in Toronto before founding Robert Noakes International Limited as his firm and stature grew. Robert’s eclectic and vibrant showroom was a reflection of his style, and his home was equally impressive. He selected his prized possessions with the same dedication and knowledge he provided to his clients over the decades. Robert had a particular passion for art, which led him to amass a collection of over 250 works by Canadian and international artists. Cowley Abbott is honoured to have been entrusted to sell this important collection from such a leading figure in Toronto.
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