Post-War & Contemporary Art
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WILLIAM KURELEK
Madonna and Child with Flowers
gouache on paper on board
signed lower left; inscribed with the artist’s name, title, “No. 2” and William Kurelek’s former address in London, UK on the reverse of the frame
18.75 x 23.5 ins ( 47.6 x 59.7 cms )
Estimated: $15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Next bid is: $13,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT
NORMAN LALIBERTÉ
Good Luck
oil on paper mounted on canvas
signed and dated 1996 lower middle right and lower middle left; signed, titled and dated to the stretcher on the reverse
42 x 78 ins ( 106.7 x 198.1 cms )
Estimated: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Next bid is: $1,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
GORDON MACNAMARA
Plant Forms; Untitled (Plant Study)
two acrylics on board
- “Plant Forms” signed and titled to an exhibition label on the reverse; 30 x 24 ins;
- “Untitled (Plant Study)” 24 x 31 ins.
24 x 31 ins ( 61 x 78.7 cms ) ( largest artwork )
Estimated: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Next bid is: $800.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
ROBERT MARCHESSAULT
Sahal
oil on board
signed, titled and dated 2007 on the reverse; titled and dated to a gallery label on the reverse
30 x 30 ins ( 76.2 x 76.2 cms )
Estimated: $1,500.00 - $2,500.00
Current bid: $1,200.00Next bid is: $1,300.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
RONALD ALBERT MARTIN
One to Nine (1-9)
acrylic on canvas
signed, titled and dated “December 9-16, 1991” on the reverse; signed, titled and dated to the stretcher on the reverse; titled and dated to a label on the reverse; unframed
60 x 48 ins ( 152.4 x 121.9 cms )
Estimated: $20,000.00 - $30,000.00
Next bid is: $16,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
HENRI LEOPOLD MASSON
Figures Walking on a Winter Street
oil on canvas
signed lower right
18 x 24 ins ( 45.7 x 61 cms )
Estimated: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Next bid is: $2,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT
BARBARA MCGIVERN
It’s Too Late, Babe
acrylic and gold leaf on canvas
signed and titled with estate stamp (SMS #40) on the reverse; unframed
42 x 42 ins ( 106.7 x 106.7 cms )
Estimated: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Next bid is: $1,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
ARTHUR FORTESCUE MCKAY
Two Untitled Abstractions
two inks
each signed and titled to a label on the reverse
8 x 10.5 ins ( 20.3 x 26.7 cms ) ( each (sight) )
Estimated: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Next bid is: $750.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT
WILLIAM JOHN BERTRAM NEWCOMBE
Untitled Abstraction
oil on masonite
signed and dated 1954 lower right; unframed
28 x 38 ins ( 71.1 x 96.5 cms )
Estimated: $500.00 - $700.00
Current bid: $210.00Next bid is: $220.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
WILLIAM JOHN BERTRAM NEWCOMBE
Three People
oil on board
signed lower right; signed, titled, dated “January 1955”, inscribed “Toronto” and “578/64” on the reverse; unframed
19.75 x 24 ins ( 50.2 x 61 cms )
Estimated: $800.00 - $1,000.00
Next bid is: $300.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
ROSS PENHALL
Nine Steps
oil on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 2002 on the reverse
30 x 52 ins ( 76.2 x 132.1 cms )
Estimated: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Next bid is: $9,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
JAAN POLDAAS
Untitled Abstraction
enamel on mylar
18.25 x 9.5 ins ( 46.4 x 24.1 cms ) ( sight )
Estimated: $900.00 - $1,200.00
Next bid is: $750.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
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JAAN POLDAAS
Nominal Four Studies [j], [k], [l]
three acrylics and collage on paper
- “Nominal Four Study [j]”
- “Nominal Four Study [k]”
- “Nominal Four Study [l]”
each signed and dated 1994 lower right
7.75 x 7.75 ins ( 19.7 x 19.7 cms ) ( image (each) )
Estimated: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Current bid: $1,200.00Next bid is: $1,300.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
DON REICHERT
Untitled Abstraction
mixed media
signed and dated “19-12-78” lower right; titled and dated 1978 to a label on the reverse
25.5 x 40 ins ( 64.8 x 101.6 cms ) ( sheet )
Estimated: $500.00 - $700.00
Next bid is: $400.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
MOE REINBLATT
Floral Abstraction
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1976 lower left
9.75 x 17.75 ins ( 24.8 x 45.1 cms )
Estimated: $200.00 - $400.00
Current bid: $100.00Next bid is: $110.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT
LILI RICHARD
Costume pour la fête du solstice d’été
pastel and feathers on shaped paper
titled and dated 1991 on the reverse of the frame
29 x 21 ins ( 73.7 x 53.3 cms ) ( overall )
Estimated: $500.00 - $700.00
Next bid is: $300.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT
RICHARD ROBLIN
Wall Series
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1990 lower right; signed, titled and dated on the reverse
48 x 36 ins ( 121.9 x 91.4 cms )
Estimated: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Next bid is: $500.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
WILLIAM RONALD
Timbuktu
acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1997 lower centre; signed, titled and dated on the reverse; William Ronald Authentic Inventory No. WRAI.1997.0184
9 x 12 ins ( 22.9 x 30.5 cms )
Estimated: $800.00 - $1,000.00
Current bid: $700.00Next bid is: $750.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
WILLIAM RONALD
The Orient Express
three acrylics on canvas (triptych)
initialed lower left; signed, titled and dated 1969 twice (“6/20/69”) on the reverse; William Ronald Authentic Inventory No. WRAI.1969.0081; unframed
54 x 150 ins ( 137.2 x 381 cms ) ( overall (triptych) )
Estimated: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00
Next bid is: $20,000.00
Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT
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