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.
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Composition
oil on paper on canvas
signed and dated 1958 lower right
30.5 x 22 in ( 77.5 x 55.9 cm )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
SOREL ETROG
The Queen II
bronze
stamped signature and numbered “1/7” on the base
62 x 18 x 8.75 in ( 157.5 x 45.7 x 22.2 cm ) ( overall )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
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
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
Pic Island, Lake Superior
oil on board
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1928 on the reverse, signed and titled on the artist label on the reverse
9.5 x 11.25 in ( 24.1 x 28.6 cm )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
MARY PRATT
Barby in the Dress She Made Herself
oil on board
signed and dated 1986 lower right
35.75 x 24.5 in ( 90.8 x 62.2 cm )
Auction Estimate: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Nouvelles impressions no. 82
oil on canvas
initialed lower right; signed on the reverse; catalogue raisonné no. 1977.066H.1977
6.5 x 9.5 in ( 16.5 x 24.1 cm )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
MARC-AURÈLE FORTIN
Près de Café à Montréal, Rue Wolfe
oil on board
signed lower left; titled "Près de Café à Montréal, Rue Wolf" the reverse
22.25 x 28 in ( 56.5 x 71.1 cm )
Auction Estimate: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
LIU GUOSONG
Echo in the Valley
ink on paper
signed with artist’s seal; titled and dated 1965 on a label affixed to the reverse
29 x 51 in ( 73.7 x 129.5 cm ) ( image )
Auction Estimate: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00
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
WILLIAM KURELEK
Our First Three Homes in Canada
oil on board
signed with monogram and dated 1966 lower right; titled and dated 1966 on the reverse; inscribed “For Paul” on the gallery label on the reverse
17 x 21.25 in ( 43.2 x 54 cm )
Auction Estimate: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
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
WILLIAM KURELEK
Rosedale Golf and Country Club - It’s Hard for Us to Realize
mixed media on board
signed with monogram and dated 1972 lower right; titled and dated on the reverse
22 x 41.75 in ( 55.9 x 106 cm )
Auction Estimate: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
ALEX SIMEON JANVIER
Dene (The People)
acrylic on canvas
signed upper right; signed, titled, dated 1991 and inscribed “Cold Lake” on the reverse
60.25 x 48 in ( 153 x 121.9 cm )
Auction Estimate: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL
Reflections, La Cloche Hills
oil on board
signed, dated 1936 and inscribed "original sketch by Franklin Carmichael, signed by his wife” with a signed stamp (dated Sept. 1971) by J. Russell Harper on the reverse
10 x 12 in ( 25.4 x 30.5 cm )
Auction Estimate: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
DAVID LLOYD BLACKWOOD
Fire Down on the Labrador
colour etching & aquatint
signed, titled, dated 1980, editioned “Artist’s Proof 10/10” and inscribed “Ed. 50” in the lower margin
31.5 x 19.75 in ( 80 x 50.2 cm ) ( plate size )
Auction Estimate: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
SHEPARD FAIREY
Obey Giant Star
acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1998 lower right; unframed
48 x 36 in ( 121.9 x 91.4 cm )
Auction Estimate: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
LAWREN STEWART HARRIS
Colin Range (Canadian Rockies)
oil on board
inscribed “New Panels 10” on the reverse
10.5 x 13.75 in ( 26.7 x 34.9 cm )
Auction Estimate: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON
October Afternoon-Bancroft
oil on canvas
signed lower right; signed, titled and dated on the artist’s label on the reverse
30 x 37 in ( 76.2 x 94 cm )
Auction Estimate: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
ALEXANDER YOUNG JACKSON
North Shore, Quebec
oil on canvas
signed lower right
22.25 x 26.25 in ( 56.5 x 66.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
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
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May 11th to 30th
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