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.
TOM THOMSON
Spring, Algonquin Park
oil on board
artist estate stamp lower right; catalogue raisonné no. 1914.45
8.5 x 10.5 in ( 21.6 x 26.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $700,000.00 - $900,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
MARCELLE FERRON
Arbre du Ténéré, 1962
oil on canvas
signed lower left; titled "L'Arbre du Ténare" [sic] and dated 1962 (twice) on the stretcher
63.75 x 51 in ( 161.9 x 129.5 cm )
Auction Estimate: $300,000.00 - $500,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
LAWREN STEWART HARRIS
Untitled (Abstract Painting #173), circa 1958
oil on canvas
numbered 173 upon the “Lawren Harris LSH Holdings Ltd.” stamp on the reverse and inscribed (twice) “F106”
65 x 42 in ( 165.1 x 106.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $300,000.00 - $400,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
LAWREN STEWART HARRIS
Autumn Leaves
oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated 1910 lower right
25 x 20 in ( 63.5 x 50.8 cm )
Auction Estimate: $300,000.00 - $400,000.00
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
SAYED HAIDER RAZA
Temple Protestant
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1957 upper right; titled “Temple protestant” on the stretcher; inscribed RAZA "Temple Protestant / P185 - 58 / 25F” on a label on the stretcher; further titled “Protestant Church” on a gallery label on the frame on the reverse
25.5 x 31.75 in ( 64.8 x 80.6 cm )
Auction Estimate: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
LI CHEN
Wisdom Bodhisattva and Fulfillment Bodhisattva
two bronze sculptures
each with the artist’s seal, signed, dated 2001 and numbered 2/8 rear hind leg
18 x 15 x 11 in ( 45.7 x 38.1 x 27.9 cm ) ( each overall )
Auction Estimate: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JACK HAMILTON BUSH
Bas Continuo #1
acrylic polymer on canvas
signed, titled, dated “May 1976” and inscribed “Toronto” on the reverse
49.25 x 54.25 in ( 125.1 x 137.8 cm )
Auction Estimate: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
EMILY CARR
Two Totems
oil on board
artist estate stamp lower left
16.25 x 13.75 in ( 41.3 x 34.9 cm )
Auction Estimate: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
SAYED HAIDER RAZA
L’église du village
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1958 upper right; inscribed “182” twice on the stretcher; titled on a gallery label on the frame on the reverse
21.5 x 18 in ( 54.6 x 45.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
ANDY WARHOL
Mick Jagger (F&S II.144)
screenprint on arches aquarelle (rough) paper
signed by the artist, numbered 157/250 and signed by Mick Jagger in the lower margin; printed by Alexander Heinrici, New York; published by Seabird Editions, London, England with their inkstamp on the reverse
43.5 x 29 in ( 110.5 x 73.7 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
MARCELLE FERRON
Sans titre
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1961 lower left
32 x 39.25 in ( 81.3 x 99.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE
Drawing for the film "Medicine Chest"
charcoal and pastel on paper
signed lower right, with annotations in the top right; titled ‘Drawing from the Medicine Chest’ and dated 2000 on a label affixed to the reverse; further titled “Drawing from ‘Medicine Chest’ (Landscape)” on another label affixed to the reverse
46 x 31 in ( 116.8 x 78.7 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF
A Trip to Town
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1861 lower right
13.25 x 18 in ( 33.7 x 45.7 cm ) ( oval )
Auction Estimate: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Sans titre
oil on canvas
signed with initial lower right; signed on the reverse; catalogue raisonné no. 1978.083H.1978
10.5 x 16.25 in ( 26.7 x 41.3 cm )
Auction Estimate: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
Sale Date: May 30th 2024
WILLIAM KURELEK
Family Building Stack
mixed media on board
signed with monogram and dated 1969 lower right; titled to a gallery label on the reverse
24 x 30.75 in ( 61 x 78.1 cm )
Auction Estimate: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
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
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
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)
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Mayberry Fine Art
212 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
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May 11th to 30th
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Thursday, May 30th: 9:00 am to 12 noon
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