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
A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
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GUIDO MOLINARI
Noir & Blanc
ink on paper
signed and dated 1958 lower right; titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse
20.5 x 26 in ( 52.1 x 66 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Next bid is: $8,000.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN
Sans titre
acrylic on canvas
signed and dated 1969 lower right; signed on the reverse
29 x 29 in ( 73.7 x 73.7 cm )
Auction Estimate: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00
Next bid is: $8,000.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
HAROLD BARLING TOWN
The Outside Interior
oil on masonite
signed and dated 1960 lower right; titled and dated on a label on the reverse
12 x 12 in ( 30.5 x 30.5 cm )
Auction Estimate: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Next bid is: $4,800.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
JOHN GRAHAM COUGHTRY
Reclining Figure Moving-Study #18
acrylic and pastel on paper
signed and dated 1975 lower right; titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse
58 x 47 in ( 147.3 x 119.4 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Next bid is: $3,200.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
MARCELLE FERRON
Sans titre
mixed media on paper
signed lower left
12.5 x 9.75 in ( 31.8 x 24.8 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Current bid: $2,400.00Next bid is: $2,600.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
SOREL ETROG
Patriarch Study, 1968
bronze
stamped signature and numbered 8/10 on the base
12.25 x 4.25 x 3 in ( 31.1 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm ) ( overall including the base )
Auction Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Current bid: $3,000.00Next bid is: $3,200.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
SOREL ETROG
Bok Study, 1969
bronze
stamped signature and numbered 1/10 on the base
9.75 x 3.25 x 4.5 in ( 24.8 x 8.3 x 11.4 cm ) ( overall including the base )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Current bid: $1,600.00Next bid is: $1,700.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
SOREL ETROG
Orfeo Negro Study, 1975
green patinated bronze
stamped signature and numbered 1/7 on the base
6 x 3 x 2.5 in ( 15.2 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm ) ( overall including the base )
Auction Estimate: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Current bid: $1,300.00Next bid is: $1,400.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
CHRIS CRAN
Nice Frame (The Chamber)
oil on canvas
titled and dated 2000-2009 on a gallery label on the reverse
24 x 20 in ( 61 x 50.8 cm )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Next bid is: $3,200.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
CHRIS CRAN
Photographer (Cyan #4)
mixed media on canvas
signed and titled on the stretcher and titled on a label on the frame on the reverse
20 x 15.75 in ( 50.8 x 40 cm )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Next bid is: $2,400.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
MICHAEL JAMES ALECK SNOW
Compact Walk
folder printed paper
signed and dated 1963 lower right; titled and dated on a gallery and exhibition labels on the reverse
9.5 x 7 in ( 24.1 x 17.8 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Current bid: $3,200.00Next bid is: $3,400.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
MICHAEL JAMES ALECK SNOW
Musical Chairs (Study of a Head on the Reverse)
charcoal on paper
signed, titled and dated 1956 lower right; titled and dated on a gallery label on the reverse
19 x 24 in ( 48.3 x 61 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Current bid: $1,200.00Next bid is: $1,300.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
MICHAEL JAMES ALECK SNOW
Figure Drawings
two inks on paper
12.5 x 9 in ( 31.8 x 22.9 cm ) ( each sheet )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Next bid is: $800.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
JOHN MEREDITH
Sprite IV
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1962 upper left; titled and dated on the stretcher and on a label on the stretcher on the reverse
9 x 10.25 in ( 22.9 x 26 cm )
Auction Estimate: $1,400.00 - $1,800.00
Next bid is: $1,120.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
RITA LETENDRE
Abstraction
watercolour on paper
signed lower right
10.75 x 14 in ( 27.3 x 35.6 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Current bid: $1,200.00Next bid is: $1,300.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
FERNAND LEDUC
Sans titre, 1969
pastel on paper
signed and dated 1969 lower right; titled and dated on two gallery labels on the reverse
16 x 12.25 in ( 40.6 x 31.1 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Current bid: $2,400.00Next bid is: $2,600.00
Closes February 25th at 02:00:00 PM EST
February Online Auctions
Session 1 - A Modern Eye: Canadian Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
(Lots 1-32)
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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
(Lots 175-194)
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Session 6 - Three Dimensions
(Lots 201-219)
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Session 7 - Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid
(Lots 221-231)
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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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