Past and Present: International Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
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MARINO MARINI
Due figure
mixed media on paper
signed and dated 1941 lower right
13.5 x 10.25 in ( 34.3 x 26 cm ) ( sheet )
Auction Estimate: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Price Realized: $7,920.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
GRAHAM VIVIAN SUTHERLAND
Study for the Crucifixion, Yellow Background
gouache on paper
with St Mary's Priory collection stamp lower right
17 x 12 in ( 43.2 x 30.5 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
GEORGE GROSZ
Die Toilette
pencil on paper
signed and dated 1928 lower left; with estate stamp and numbered "5-193-4" on the reverse
17 x 22 in ( 43.2 x 55.9 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
MILTON AVERY
Drowsey Woman
ink on paper
signed and dated 1950 lower right; titled on the reverse
11 x 8 in ( 27.9 x 20.3 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
Caricature (Dortu, V, D.2.934)
pen and ink on paper
signed with monogram lower left
6.5 x 4 in ( 16.5 x 10.2 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Price Realized: $2,760.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
KENNETH ARMITAGE
Study for Seated Figures
graphite on paper
signed and dated 1960 lower right; titled "two figures" on two gallery labels and a letter on the reverse
15 x 17 in ( 38.1 x 43.2 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Price Realized: $2,520.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
REG BUTLER
Study for Figure in Space
pencil on paper
signed and dated 1957 lower right; titled on a label on the reverse
20.75 x 27.25 in ( 52.7 x 69.2 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
SIR WILLIAM RUSSELL FLINT
Ernest Thesiger as Voltaire
chalk on paper
signed lower right; titled on a gallery label on the reverse
11.5 x 8.75 in ( 29.2 x 22.2 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
RAOUL DUFY
Portrait of Adolf Basler
pencil on paper
signed and titled lower right
21.5 x 14.25 in ( 54.6 x 36.2 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
AUGUSTUS EDWIN JOHN
Portrait of a Man
pencil on paper
signed and dated 1951 lower right
16 x 13.75 in ( 40.6 x 34.9 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
JEAN MARCHAND
Vue de Vence
watercolour on paper on board
titled on the reverse
12.5 x 15 in ( 31.8 x 38.1 cm )
This sale is now closed.
RAOUL DUFY
Étude pour Les Fiancés du Havre d'Armand Salacrou à la Comédie Française
pencil on paper
signed lower centre; titled and dated 1944 on the reverse
19.25 x 25.5 in ( 48.9 x 64.8 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
Price Realized: $840.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
CLAUDE VENARD
Nature morte
oil on canvas
signed lower left; inscribed "NY 3531" on the reverse
7.38 x 9.25 in ( 18.7 x 23.5 cm )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized: $1,680.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
LYNN RUSSELL CHADWICK
Drawing #58
ink and monoprint on paper
signed, dated 1966 and titled "58" lower right; titled on a gallery label on the reverse
23 x 13.5 in ( 58.4 x 34.3 cm ) ( sight )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Price Realized: $2,880.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
STANLEY WILLIAM HAYTER
Coupled Figures
ink and coloured crayon on paper
signed and dated "27.8.51" lower right
17.75 x 11.75 in ( 45.1 x 29.8 cm )
Auction Estimate: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00
Price Realized: $840.00
Sale date: April 22nd 2025
JACQUES LIPCHITZ
Study for Arrival
gouache on paper
signed and dated "New York 1941" upper right
18 x 22 in ( 45.7 x 55.9 cm ) ( sight )
This sale is now closed.
April Online Auctions
Session 1 - Past and Present: International Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes
(Lots 1-29)
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Session 2 - Select Canadian Art
(Lots 35-81)
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Session 3 - Works on Paper & Prints
(Lots 91-148)
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Session 4 - The Art of Atlantic Canada
(Lots 155-173)
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Session 5 - Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid
(Lots 175-185)
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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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