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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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Carved and Painted Walking Sticks: Canadian. Mid 20th century. Hardwood. Two mid-20th century Canadian carved and painted canes by an unknown hand. Lot 1: A nicely detailed one with the knob top having a series of painted scenes of
0025: Carved and Painted Walking SticksEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Carved Canes by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. C. 2004. Hardwood, paint. Two canes depicting wildlife by Gordon McCartney of Chesley, Ontario (1949- 2012). Both are well-carved and brightly painted. The first cane depicts
0026: Carved Canes by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Carved Canes by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. C. 2005. Hardwood, paint. Two expressive and finely done canes by Gordon McCartney of Chesley, Ontario (1949-2012). One depicts a sand crane in bold primary colours, the other
0027: Carved Canes by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Painted Walking Sticks by Armand D'Ettore: Prince Edward Island. Third quarter 20th century. Hardwood. What distinguishes this pair of simple canes created by Armand D'Ettorre is the finely detailed paintings and stories written out along
0028: Painted Walking Sticks by Armand D'EttoreEst. CA$400-CA$600
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20th-century Folk Carved Walking Stick: Canadian. First half 20th century. Hardwood, paint, varnish. A very solid carved hardwood cane with an ascending coiled snake and lion's head with very expressive eyes topping it off. 38.75" x 4" at
0029: 20th-century Folk Carved Walking StickEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Three Folk Art Paddles: Mid-20th century, later painted. Hardwoods, paint. Three beautifully carved paddles. Lot 1: Red and White incised carved paddle initials "AD" on handle. Lot 2: Stylized eagle head in red and green
0030: Three Folk Art PaddlesEst. CA$300-CA$500
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"Wunderbar" Carving by Kerras Jeffery: Alma, Prince Edward Island. C. 2000. Painted softwood, cellophane. Kerras Jeffery carving of a wooden bust of a zany woman wearing a sports bra made from repurposed Cadbury Wunderbar packaging. The
0031: "Wunderbar" Carving by Kerras JefferyEst. CA$200-CA$300
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Sad Pink Pig by Kerras Jeffery: Alma, Prince Edward Island. C. 2000. Softwood, metal. Here is a wonderful but sad pink pig with floppy ears, by noted, Alma P.E.I. folk artist, Kerras Jeffery (1966-2017). His iconoclastic work with
0032: Sad Pink Pig by Kerras JefferyEst. CA$200-CA$300
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Bulldog Carving by Kerras Jeffery: Alma, Prince Edward Island. C. 2000. Softwood. A gruff bulldog painted in tan over shading of yellow and brown bears big, protruding white teeth in a bright red mouth and bloodshot green eyes that
0033: Bulldog Carving by Kerras JefferyEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Kerras Jeffery Turtle Creation: Alma, Prince Edward Island. C. 2000. Metal, pine. Kerras Jeffery demonstrates his continual creativity with the use of an old olive-green army helmet in forming this turtle's shell. The body of the
0034: Kerras Jeffery Turtle CreationEst. CA$300-CA$500
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"Jester" Carving by Marc Robichaud: Belliveau Cove, Nova Scotia. C. 1995. Painted pine. A very colourfully painted jester carving by Marc Robichaud; one from a series of jesters he carved in the 1990s. The figure is wearing a jester's
0035: "Jester" Carving by Marc RobichaudEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Carving of a Forlorn Man: Nova Scotia. C. 1980. Hardwood. A Nova Scotia carving of a forlorn-looking man with sad green eyes standing with his hands clasped behind his back and staring straight ahead. He is wearing a pale
0036: Carving of a Forlorn ManEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Pair of Carved Stick Men by Thomas Rector: Halfway River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. C. 1985. Softwood. A pair of stick or "crotch" men, carved from the natural crotch formation of branches, by noted Nova Scotia artist Thomas Rector
0037: Pair of Carved Stick Men by Thomas RectorEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Player Carving by Stanley Rector: Southampton, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. C. 1990. Pine. This is a fun carving of a Toronto Maple Leaf player outfitted in their dark blue and white uniform on an integral plain base. Stanley
0038: Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Player Carving by Stanley RectorEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Pig Carving by William Roach: Nova Scotia. 1991. Softwood, paint. It's not often that folk art carvings show emotion, but this little pink pig is definitely feeling sad. Created by William Roach, this little piglet is painted in
0039: Pig Carving by William RoachEst. CA$400-CA$600
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"Modern Day Priest" by Lorne Reid: Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Late 1980's. Enamel on wood. A folk art outsider portrait of a man with a serious expression. Lorne Reid uses thick paint strokes on plywood against a black
0040: "Modern Day Priest" by Lorne ReidEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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"Mountie" Carving by Lynn Seaboyer: Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia. C. 2000. Painted softwood. A very well-carved and detailed, full-sized iconic RCMP officer painted in his official uniform in life-like colours of red, black, brown, and
0041: "Mountie" Carving by Lynn SeaboyerEst. CA$1,800-CA$2,300
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Standing Blue Horse by Gilbert Desrochers: Lafontaine, Simcoe County, Ontario. C. 1980. Polychromed wood, plastic eyes. A very stylized Gilbert Desrochers carving of a standing horse painted in deep, bright blue with a carved tale and mane in
0042: Standing Blue Horse by Gilbert DesrochersEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Rearing White Horse by Gilbert Desrochers: Lafontaine, Simcoe County, Ontario. C. 1980. Polychromed wood, plastic eyes. Gilbert Desrochers carving of a rearing white horse is complete with black detail on the hooves and nose. The figure is
0043: Rearing White Horse by Gilbert DesrochersEst. CA$600-CA$900
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"Gold Horse" by Gilbert Desroches: Lafontaine, Simcoe County, Ontario. C. 1980. Polychromed wood, plastic eyes. Gilbert Desrochers was perfectly suited to art making, and not afraid to take chances as in this stylistic carving of a
0044: "Gold Horse" by Gilbert DesrochesEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Horses & Open Wagon by Gilbert Desrochers: Lafontaine, Simcoe County, Ontario. 1987. Polychromed wood, nylon cord, plastic eyes. Gilbert Desrochers presents a very stylized carving of a horse-drawn olive-green wagon with two seats and white
0045: Horses & Open Wagon by Gilbert DesrochersEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Robin on Driftwood Carving by C.M. Byington: Ontario. C. 1980. Softwood, paint, wire, glass eyes. A simple but elegant carving of a robin painted in natural colours on a varnished piece of driftwood. Carver, C.M. Byington was from Portland,
0046: Robin on Driftwood Carving by C.M. ByingtonEst. CA$300-CA$500
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"Wonky Snowy Owl" Carving by Jack Grim: Otterville, Oxford County, Ontario. Late 20th century. Softwood, tin, wire, twine. A snowy owl looks very regal wearing a yellow painted tin crown and red bow tie. The body is in white paint with
0047: "Wonky Snowy Owl" Carving by Jack GrimEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Adam Yearwood "Sleeping Goose" Decoy: Norwood, Ontario. C. 1970. Painted softwood, metal eyes. An Adam Yearwood decoy carving of a sleeping Canada goose in softwood and painted in monochromatic, black, white and gray paint with metal
0048: Adam Yearwood "Sleeping Goose" DecoyEst. CA$300-CA$500