Post-War & Contemporary Art

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Artwork by Jaan  Poldaas, Nominal Four Studies [j], [k], [l]
Lot #6
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: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00

Current bid: $1,200.00
Next bid is: $1,300.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Yehouda Chaki, Creation No. 29
Lot #26
YEHOUDA CHAKI
Creation No. 29

oil on canvas
signed and dated 1964 lower right; titled on the gallery label on the reverse
28 x 20 ins ( 71.1 x 50.8 cms )

Estimated: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00

Next bid is: $1,800.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Barbara McGivern, It’s Too Late, Babe
Lot #39
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: $3,000.00$2,000.00 - $3,000.00

Next bid is: $1,000.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Ernestine Tahedl, Island Memories II
Lot #28
ERNESTINE TAHEDL
Island Memories II

three acrylics on canvas (triptych)
signed and dated 1988 lower right; signed, titled and dated January 1988 to the artist label on the reverse
55 x 88 ins ( 139.7 x 223.5 cms ) ( overall (triptych) )

Estimated: $2,500.00$1,500.00 - $2,500.00

Current bid: $900.00
Next bid is: $950.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Robert Marchessault, Sahal
Lot #25
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: $2,500.00$1,500.00 - $2,500.00

Current bid: $1,200.00
Next bid is: $1,300.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Sorel Etrog, Grey Head
Lot #35
SOREL ETROG
Grey Head

tissue, oil and ink
signed lower left; titled and dated 1970 to a gallery label on the reverse
18 x 18.5 ins ( 45.7 x 47 cms )

Estimated: $2,000.00$1,500.00 - $2,000.00

Next bid is: $1,200.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by William Arthur Winter, Untitled (Acrobats)
Lot #20
WILLIAM ARTHUR WINTER
Untitled (Acrobats)

tempera on board
signed lower right
19.75 x 23.5 ins ( 50.2 x 59.7 cms ) ( sight )

Estimated: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Current bid: $650.00
Next bid is: $700.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Richard Roblin, Wall Series
Lot #13
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: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Next bid is: $500.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Arthur Fortescue McKay, Two Untitled Abstractions
Lot #47
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: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Next bid is: $750.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Gordon MacNamara, Plant Forms; Untitled (Plant Study)
Lot #30
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: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Next bid is: $800.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Lynn Donoghue, John in a Persian Dream
Lot #31
LYNN DONOGHUE
John in a Persian Dream

oil and charcoal on canvas
signed, titled and dated “November 1977” on the reverse; unframed
53.5 x 66 ins ( 135.9 x 167.6 cms )

Estimated: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Next bid is: $500.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Clive D’Oliveira, Zeg; Kakhi; Hollow Cube #3 (10)
Lot #7
CLIVE D’OLIVEIRA
Zeg; Kakhi; Hollow Cube #3 (10)

three mixed media on paper
- “Zeg” and “Kakhi” each titled lower left, each signed and dated 1993 lower right; each 6.5 x 9.5 ins (sight)
- “Hollow Cube #3 (10)” signed lower left, titled and dated 1994 lower right; inscribed “Robin, Happy 65th. Thank you for being you. Clive, 1998” on the reverse; 4.5 x 6.5 ins (sight)
6.5 x 9.5 ins ( 16.5 x 24.1 cms ) ( sight (largest) )

Estimated: $1,500.00$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Next bid is: $800.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Jaan  Poldaas, Untitled Abstraction
Lot #8
JAAN POLDAAS
Untitled Abstraction

enamel on mylar
18.25 x 9.5 ins ( 46.4 x 24.1 cms ) ( sight )

Estimated: $1,200.00$900.00 - $1,200.00

Next bid is: $750.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by William John Bertram Newcombe, Three People
Lot #33
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: $1,000.00$800.00 - $1,000.00

Next bid is: $300.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:15:00 PM EDT

Artwork by William Ronald, Timbuktu
Lot #9
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: $1,000.00$800.00 - $1,000.00

Current bid: $700.00
Next bid is: $750.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by William Ronald, Bridge
Lot #10
WILLIAM RONALD
Bridge

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1997 lower right; signed and titled on the reverse; William Ronald Authentic Inventory No. WRAI.1997.0015
9 x 12 ins ( 22.9 x 30.5 cms )

Estimated: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00

Current bid: $500.00
Next bid is: $550.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Telford Fenton, Abstract in Blue and Yellow
Lot #45
TELFORD FENTON
Abstract in Blue and Yellow

acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1990 lower left; titled on the reverse
30 x 36 ins ( 76.2 x 91.4 cms )

Estimated: $900.00$700.00 - $900.00

Next bid is: $600.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT

Artwork by William John Bertram Newcombe, Untitled Abstraction
Lot #15
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: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00

Current bid: $210.00
Next bid is: $220.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Lili Richard, Costume pour la fête du solstice d’été
Lot #48
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: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00

Next bid is: $300.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:30:00 PM EDT

Artwork by Don Reichert, Untitled Abstraction
Lot #12
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: $700.00$500.00 - $700.00

Next bid is: $400.00

Closes April 23rd at 02:00:00 PM EDT

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