Folk Art

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New Hamburg, ON, Canada

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Folk Art

Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.

Our October 14th sale presents an exciting curation of Folk Art dating from the 1950s forward. It affords collectors an opportunity to acquire rare and interesting works of art sourced from distinguished Canadian collections. This auction is an ode to post-1950 folk art, where vibrant colours, charming presentations, and the allure of simplicity converge. For serious collectors of Canadian heritage and folk art, this is not a sale to be missed.

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Folk Art White Horse by Gilbert Desrochers: Lafontaine, Simcoe County, Ontario. C. 1980. Polychromed wood, plastic eyes. Gilbert Desrochers presents a carving of a magnificent white horse with hooves and a tail. The eyes are green glass. A

0121: Folk Art White Horse by Gilbert DesrochersEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Al Jolson Carving by Lucien Dompierre: Laval, Quebec. 1994. Softwood, mahogany, brass. A Lucien Dompierre carving of the iconic Al Jolson, holding a white cane and wearing a white suit with tails. The hat, bow tie, gloves, and shoes, are

0122: Al Jolson Carving by Lucien DompierreEst. CA$500-CA$700

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Charlie Chaplin Carving by Lucien Dompierre: Laval, Quebec. C. 1990. Softwood, brass. A Lucien Dompierre carving of the iconic Charlie Chaplin with his signature black moustache holding a white cane and clad in his traditional black suit with a

0123: Charlie Chaplin Carving by Lucien DompierreEst. CA$500-CA$700

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Bowl of Fruit Carving by Leo Naugler: Nova Scotia. 1996. Softwood, paint. A bowl of nine various chip-carved and brightly coloured fruits in a dark green bowl daubed with white - an unusual subject for Nova Scotia carver Leo Naugler.

0124: Bowl of Fruit Carving by Leo NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Carved Candle Stands by Leo Naugler: Nova Scotia. 1997. Softwood, paint. A rare pair of candle stands rendered in bright primary colours and daubed with white paint by Nova Scotia's Leo Naugler. Each piece holds five candles. Signed and

0125: Carved Candle Stands by Leo NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Crazy Carved Oxen by Craig Naugler: Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. C. 1990. Softwood, leather. This "chunky" take on the traditional Nova Scotian oxen is by Craig Naugler. The chip-carved beast is painted in chocolate

0126: Crazy Carved Oxen by Craig NauglerEst. CA$200-CA$300

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"Spotted Owl" by Craig Naugler: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. C. 2000. Painted softwood. Craig Naugler's dark brown and white daubed carving of an imaginary owl is a real hoot. The legs, feet, eyes, and beak are added in bright yellow

0127: "Spotted Owl" by Craig NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Summer Lakeside Scene by Ransford Naugler: Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2007. Softwood, plywood. Here is a lakeside scene painted in acrylic on masonite by Ransford Naugler depicting a white and blue church, a red and white sailboat on a

0128: Summer Lakeside Scene by Ransford NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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"Hockey Game 07" Painting by Ransford Naugler: Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2007. Softwood, plywood. Ransford Naugler created a scene depicting a hockey game on a frozen white pond. Players are dressed in primary colours and hold equally

0129: "Hockey Game 07" Painting by Ransford NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Summer Lakeside Scene by Ransford Naugler: Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2002. Acrylic on masonite. Ransford Naugler presents a pleasing scene painted in acrylic on masonite showing sailboats, and bicycle riders in leisure activity beside a

0130: Summer Lakeside Scene by Ransford NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Lakeside Village Scene by Ransford Naugler: Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2010. Acrylic on masonite. Ransford Naugler paints a lakeside scene in bright acrylic on masonite depicting a church, fish, sailboats, and various active people, all in

0131: Lakeside Village Scene by Ransford NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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"Anne of Blue Gables" Carving by Bradford Naugler: Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2007. Softwood. Created in 2007 by well-known and documented Nova Scotia folk artist Bradford Naugler. Here is a freckle-faced "Anne of Green Gables" in a distinctive

0132: "Anne of Blue Gables" Carving by Bradford NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Zany Rooster by Bradford Naugler: Nova Scotia. C. 1990. Softwood, paint. An iconic but unusual rooster by Nova Scotia's Bradford Naugler painted in black and red with daubing to the body and tail feathers. The bird has a bright red

0133: Zany Rooster by Bradford NauglerEst. CA$500-CA$700

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Wooden Rooster Whirligig by Bradford Naugler: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. 1999. Softwood, metal. Bradford Naugler's whirligig carving features a black rooster with a red comb and rotating red and black blade-like wings. The zany piece is mounted

0134: Wooden Rooster Whirligig by Bradford NauglerEst. CA$600-CA$900

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Brown Nesting Bird on Stump by Leo Naugler: Nova Scotia. 1989. Softwood, paint. Here is a small nesting bird in Naugler's typical style but big in whimsy. The primitive "stump" bird is painted chocolate brown with white and black markings and

0135: Brown Nesting Bird on Stump by Leo NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Canada Goose by Leo Naugler: Nova Scotia. C. 1990. Softwood, paint. A primitive but alluring Canada goose painted by Nova Scotia carver Leo Naugler in natural colours of grey-brown, black, and white and perched on a brown and

0136: Canada Goose by Leo NauglerEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Perched Goose Carving by Leo Naugler: Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2000. Softwood. This multi-coloured "goose" by widely collected and documented Nova Scotia folk artist Leo Naugler is a fine example of the creativity and imagination

0137: Perched Goose Carving by Leo NauglerEst. CA$600-CA$900

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"Imaginary Bug" Carving by George Cockayne: Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario. C. 1975. Softwood, metal. An imaginary carved bug-like creature attributed to George Cockayne and very much his style, stands on three lime-green peg legs, with a

0138: "Imaginary Bug" Carving by George CockayneEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Mounted Dragon Head by George Cockayne: Madoc, Ontario. C. 1970. Softwood, glass eyes. A fun and expressive piece of yard art, with an imaginary dragon's head painted rusty red and sporting blue fangs and a tongue. The figure is mounted on

0139: Mounted Dragon Head by George CockayneEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Stylized Elephant by George Cockayne: Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario. C. 1975. Softwood. George Cockayne produced many wonderful creatures like this rough-hewn carved pseudo-elephant in typical construction with tusks, legs, and ears

0140: Stylized Elephant by George CockayneEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Spotted Bird Carving by Edmond Chatigny: Quebec. C. 1975. Softwood, paint Edmond Chatigny created this little bird as a component in his yard art. Its delicate nature, painted in red, white and green, makes it charming. The figure perches

0141: Spotted Bird Carving by Edmond ChatignyEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Flying Red Bird Carving by Edmond Chatigny: Quebec. C. 1975. Softwood, paint Edmond Chatigny created this special little bird painted in red with white daubing as a component in his yard art decoration. The bird is mounted on a chip-carved

0142: Flying Red Bird Carving by Edmond ChatignyEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Spotted Bird by Edmond Chatigny: Saint-Isidore, Quebec. Mid-20th century. Painted pine. A very direct and colourful Edmond Chatigny carved bird in typical all-over spotted red, green, and white paint and mounted to a wooden base

0143: Spotted Bird by Edmond ChatignyEst. CA$500-CA$700

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"Whirling Large Bird & Small Animals" by Edmond Chatigny: Saint-Isidore, Quebec. C. 1970. Painted softwood. A unique Edmond Chatigny folk art carving in classic format with the principal theme being a white bird daubed in green and red paint suspended on a

0144: "Whirling Large Bird & Small Animals" by Edmond ChatignyEst. CA$3,000-CA$5,000

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