Spring Live Auction - Session 1
You are viewing artwork included in Session 1 of the Cowley Abbott Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art, taking place on Thursday, May 30th 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.
The first session of the Spring Live Auction presents an exciting selection of work by Canadian and international artists, with many making their auction debut with Cowley Abbott this season. Entrusted to our team by national and international private collectors, estates, corporations and trade clients, these artworks were acquired through private channels, at auction, from commercial galleries or from the artists directly.
MAUD LEWIS
The Old Schoolhouse
mixed media on board
signed lower right
11.75 x 13.75 in ( 29.8 x 34.9 cm )
Auction Estimate: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
MAUD LEWIS
Two Oxen Hauling Logs
mixed media on board
signed lower right
11.5 x 13.25 in ( 29.2 x 33.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
ARTHUR LISMER
British Columbia Forest
oil on canvas board
signed and dated 1963 lower left; signed, titled and dated on the reverse
16 x 12 in ( 40.6 x 30.5 cm )
Auction Estimate: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JOHN GOODWIN LYMAN
The Beach, St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados
oil on canvas board
signed lower right; titled on the reverse
8 x 11.75 in ( 20.3 x 29.8 cm )
Auction Estimate: $7,000.00 - $9,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JAMES EDWARD HERVEY MACDONALD
Surf of Fishing Boats, Barbados
oil on board
signed with initials and dated 1932 lower left; signed, titled and dated 1932 on the reverse
8.5 x 10.5 in ( 21.6 x 26.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JAMES EDWARD HERVEY MACDONALD
Sunset, Lake Simcoe
oil on board
signed with initials lower left
8.5 x 10.25 in ( 21.6 x 26 cm )
Auction Estimate: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JOHN MEREDITH
Untitled (Study for Bengal 1)
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1962 lower right; signed, titled and dated “July 62” on the stretcher
11.5 x 18.5 in ( 29.2 x 47 cm )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
DAVID BROWN MILNE
Early Morning
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1928 upper right; titled and dated 1928 on the reverse; catalogue raisonné no. 207.109
12.75 x 16.25 in ( 32.4 x 41.3 cm )
Auction Estimate: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JOAN MIRÓ
Souris rouge à la mantille (Dupin 751)
colour aquatint
signed and numbered 7/50 in the lower margin; printed by Morsang and published by Maeght, Paris
44.5 x 29 in ( 113 x 73.7 cm ) ( plate size )
Auction Estimate: $15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
HENRY MOORE
Upright Motive no.4 (LH 381)
green patinated bronze
Foundry Fiorini Limited, London, United Kingdom; from an edition of 9
12.5 x 2.25 x 3 cm ( ) ( overall, including base )
Auction Estimate: $15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
HENRY MOORE
Upright Motive no. 6 (LH 384)
green patinated bronze
Foundry Fiorini Limited, London, United Kingdom. From an edition of 9
12.5 x 2 x 2 cm ( ) ( overall, including base )
Auction Estimate: $15,000.00 - $20,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JAMES WILSON MORRICE
Study for Golden Venice, circa 1901-1902
oil on board
5 x 6 in ( 12.7 x 15.2 cm )
Auction Estimate: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JAMES WILSON MORRICE
Fishnet and Pier, Santiago de Cuba
oil and graphite on board
studio stamp and inscribed “R.B. Morrice”, “No E. pat”, “325”, “3” and part of a graphic stamp on the reverse
5.25 x 6.5 in ( 13.3 x 16.5 cm )
Auction Estimate: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JAMES WILSON MORRICE
Off Concarneau
oil on panel
studio stamp and inscribed “Mrs. Turnbull” on the reverse
4.75 x 5.75 in ( 12.1 x 14.6 cm )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
NORVAL MORRISSEAU
Great Medicine Horned Owl
acrylic on canvas
signed in syllabics lower right; signed with initials, titled and inscribed “Symbol or sign of the Ojibwa; Midawiin Medicine Society of the three fires” on the reverse
36 x 30 in ( 91.4 x 76.2 cm )
Auction Estimate: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
LAURA ADELINE MUNTZ LYALL
Girl with Seagulls
oil on canvas
signed lower right; titled to the artist label on the reverse
37.25 x 27 in ( 94.6 x 68.6 cm )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
NICHOLAS NIXON
The Brown Sisters (From The Brown Sisters Series)
43 gelatin silver prints
all signed, titled, variously dated and numbered from the editions of 50 and 60 respectively on the reverse and further titled, dated and numbered on a gallery label on the backing on the reverse
8 x 10 in ( 20.3 x 25.4 cm ) ( each image )
Auction Estimate: $250,000.00 - $350,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
Spring Live Auction
Session 1
Important Canadian & International Art
Lots 1-98
Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 EDT
The Globe & Mail Centre, 17th Floor
351 King Street East, Toronto
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Session 2
Select Important Collections
Lots 101-137
Thursday, May 30th, following Session 1
The Globe & Mail Centre, 17th Floor
351 King Street East, Toronto
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Winnipeg*
April 30th to May 4th
(*Note: Only a selection of artwork from Sessions 1 & 2 will be on display in Winnipeg)
Weekdays & Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mayberry Fine Art
212 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
Toronto
May 11th to 30th
Weekdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 30th: 9:00 am to 12 noon
Cowley Abbott Gallery
326 Dundas Street West, Toronto
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