Session 1 - A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
Session 2 - Abstract vs. Figural: Prints from the Collection of Robert Noakes
Session 3 - Artwork from the Estate of Jaan Poldaas
Session 4 - The Canadian Landscape
Session 5 - Drawn to Places: Landscapes on Paper
Session 6 - Three Dimensions
Session 7 - Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid
Abstract vs. Figural: Prints from the Collection of Robert Noakes
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ROBERT MOTHERWELL
Three Forms II (B. 416)
etching with carborundum on grey hmp paper
signed and numbered 22/30 lower left, with the artist's blindstamp. Published by the artist, released by Waddington's Graphics Ltd., London.
17.5 x 22.5 in ( 44.5 x 57.2 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Current bid: $3,200.00Next bid is: $3,400.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
ROBERT MOTHERWELL
Oy/Yo (B. 196)
aquatint
signed and dated AP II/X in the lower margin. Published by the Artist and released by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York. Printed by Catherine Mosley, artist's studio, Greenwich, Connecticut. From an edition of 78
19.5 x 15.5 in ( 49.5 x 39.4 cm ) ( plate )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Next bid is: $1,600.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
DAVID HOCKNEY
Illustrations for Fourteen Poems by C. P. Cavafy (Edition A)
twelve etchings and aquatints on crisbrook handmade paper
signed and numbered 352/500 on the end page with title, text, table of contents, and justification pages. Contained in a black cloth slipcase as issued. Printed by Editions Alecto Limited, London
19 x 13.5 x 2 in ( 48.3 x 34.3 x 5.1 cm ) ( overall )
Auction Estimate: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Next bid is: $4,800.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
DAVID HOCKNEY
Small Head of Gregory (Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo 173)
lithograph
signed and dated 1976 lower right and numbered 36/98 lower left, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
10.25 x 9.25 in ( 26 x 23.5 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Current bid: $1,600.00Next bid is: $1,700.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
HENRI MATISSE
Frontispiece pour Dessins (cf Duthuit Livre 3)
etching on paper laid on board
signed and dated 1925 in the plate, signed and numbered 65/100 in the margin
3.25 x 4.5 in ( 8.3 x 11.4 cm ) ( image )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00
Current bid: $850.00Next bid is: $900.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
HENRI MATISSE
Étude pour Saint Dominique (Duthuit 658)
lithograph on chine appliqué
signed and numbered 73/200 in the lower margin
8.5 x 6.5 in ( 21.6 x 16.5 cm ) ( image )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Current bid: $850.00Next bid is: $900.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE
Glauque, 1967
colour lithograph
signed and numbered 4/25 in the lower margin; catalogue raisonné no. 1967.19EST.GR
7.5 x 11.5 in ( 19.1 x 29.2 cm ) ( plate size )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Current bid: $1,600.00Next bid is: $1,700.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
DAVID BROWN MILNE
Painting Place
colour etching
signed in the margin and initialled in the plate
4.75 x 6.5 in ( 12.1 x 16.5 cm ) ( plate size )
Auction Estimate: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Current bid: $740.00Next bid is: $790.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
MICHAEL JAMES ALECK SNOW
Psychedelic Celluloid Torso
multi-coloured celluloid
signed and dated 1972 in all four corners
21 x 11.5 in ( 53.3 x 29.2 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00
Current bid: $710.00Next bid is: $760.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
JOAN MIRÓ
Astrologie I (Mourlot 201)
colour lithograph
signed lower right and numbered 28/100 lower left. Published by Maeght, Paris
15 x 11 in ( 38.1 x 27.9 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Next bid is: $800.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
FERNAND LÉGER
Métropolitan from Les Illuminations
lithograph with colour pochoir
signed and inscribed "Bon pour la couleur pour Claude - F. Léger" lower right. Published by Éditions des Gaules (Louis Grosclaude) and printed by Roth & Sauter, Lausanne
13 x 9 in ( 33 x 22.9 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $800.00 - $1,000.00
Current bid: $640.00Next bid is: $690.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
AFTER GEORGES BRAQUE
Nature morte au verre et à la pipe
colour etching with aquatint on bfk rives paper
signed in the plate, signed and numbered 44/100 in the lower margin and inscribed "Copyright 1959 by Editions C. Guillard 9 r. Rougemont Paris 9e" in the upper left margin. Published by Editions C. Guillard, Paris
7.5 x 18 in ( 19.1 x 45.7 cm ) ( image )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00
Current bid: $800.00Next bid is: $850.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
JAMES GILLRAY
A Peep at Christies;–or–Tally-ho & his Nimeny-pimeney taking the Morning Lounge
etching and aquatint with handcolouring
14 x 10.25 in ( 35.6 x 26 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Next bid is: $400.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
GEORGES ROUAULT
Juges (Chapon 279)
colour aquatint
signed with initials and dated 1938 in the plate lower centre
12 x 8.5 in ( 30.5 x 21.6 cm ) ( image )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Next bid is: $240.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
GEORGES ROUAULT
Two Works from the Portfolio Cirque de l'étoile filante
two aquatints
- "Douce amère": signed and dated 1934 in the plate, signed in the lower margin
- "Les ballerines": signed and dated 1934 in the plate, signed in the lower margin
11.5 x 7.5 in ( 29.2 x 19.1 cm ) ( each image )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Current bid: $240.00Next bid is: $250.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
GEORGES ROUAULT
The Wedding from Réincarnations du Père Ubu
etching and aquatint
signed with initials and dated 1928 in the plate. Published by Vollard, Paris
12 x 9.75 in ( 30.5 x 24.8 cm ) ( plate )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Next bid is: $240.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
GEORGES ROUAULT
The Juggler from the Portfolio Cirque de l'étoile filante
lithograph
signed and numbered 26/50 in the lower margin
12 x 8.25 in ( 30.5 x 21 cm ) ( plate size )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Next bid is: $240.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
GEORGES ROUAULT
Le noir libéré
aquatint
8.5 x 11 in ( 21.6 x 27.9 cm ) ( plate )
Auction Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Next bid is: $240.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
BEN NICHOLSON
Still Life with Grey (La Franca 83)
etching and aquatint printed with tone on wove paper
signed, dated 1967 and numbered 13/50 in the lower margin, with the La Franca's blindstamp; titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse. Published by Marlborough Fine Arts, London
13.5 x 12 in ( 34.3 x 30.5 cm ) ( irregular )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Next bid is: $2,800.00
Closes February 25th at 02:30:00 PM EST
February Online Auctions
Session 1 - A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
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Session 2 - Abstract vs. Figural: Prints from the Collection of Robert Noakes
(Lots 35-61)
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Session 3 - Artwork from the Estate of Jaan Poldaas
(Lots 65-101)
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Session 4 - The Canadian Landscape
(Lots 105-172)
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Session 5 - Drawn to Places: Landscapes on Paper
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Session 6 - Three Dimensions
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Session 7 - Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid
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From the Collection of Robert Noakes
Robert Noakes was a renowned professional designer whose career spanned over fifty years. A beloved and colourful character, his eye for detail, passion, and expertise greatly enriched the lives of his clients, family, and friends. In 1970, he established Robert Noakes Design in a small coach house in Toronto before founding Robert Noakes International Limited as his firm and stature grew. Robert’s eclectic and vibrant showroom was a reflection of his style, and his home was equally impressive. He selected his prized possessions with the same dedication and knowledge he provided to his clients over the decades. Robert had a particular passion for art, which led him to amass a collection of over 250 works by Canadian and international artists. Cowley Abbott is honoured to have been entrusted to sell this important collection from such a leading figure in Toronto.
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