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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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Folky Decoy by Donald Lewis: Digby County, Nova Scotia. 1993. Softwood. A strongly graphic black and white decoy by Donald Lewis of Digby County, Nova Scotia (1925-2008). Lewis began carving in the late 1980s and has become one
0073: Folky Decoy by Donald LewisEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Rooster Carving by Walter Myette: Canadian. 3rd quarter 20th century. Softwood, paint. wire, glass eyes. A classic, handsome red rooster by Water Myette, possibly from the 1960s. The stand-alone figure is painted in an all-red finish
0074: Rooster Carving by Walter MyetteEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Hen on a Log Carving Attributed to Garnet McPhail: Nova Scotia. C. 2000. Softwood, paint. A primitive black and white spotted hen sitting on her nest constructed from a piece of log hollowed out and painted brown. Although this carving is unsigned,
0075: Hen on a Log Carving Attributed to Garnet McPhailEst. CA$300-CA$500
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"Blue Peacock" Carving by Reynolds Aulenback: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. C. 2000. Wood branches. A whimsical folk art peacock, its body and tail made from a root and attached branches, is painted a very bright blue. The legs are also made from
0076: "Blue Peacock" Carving by Reynolds AulenbackEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Puffin by Sid Howard: Mira, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. C. 1980. Softwood, painted, glass eyes. A stylized upright Puffin painted in black and white with traditional orange and red markings around the head is shown holding
0077: Puffin by Sid HowardEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Ring-necked Pheasant by Eddie Mandaggio: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. C. 1990. Painted softwood. An Eddie Mandaggio carving of a whimsical Ring-necked Pheasant brightly painted in unusual blue, ochre, and brown with red-ringed eyes and beak. A
0078: Ring-necked Pheasant by Eddie MandaggioEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Carving of a Bathing Beauty by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. C. 2000. Pine. A finely carved and painted kneeling bathing beauty by Gordon McCartney. She is clad in a bright blue bikini with features of well-tanned skin, jet-black hair and
0079: Carving of a Bathing Beauty by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Otter Carving by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. 2010. Pine, paint. A realistic carving of a brown otter. Its facial features express this creature's charm over humans. Carved by Gordon McCartney of Chesley, Ontario. Although
0080: Otter Carving by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Cardinal on a Branch Carving by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. C. 2000. Cedar. A realistically detailed carving of a Cardinal by Gordon McCartney of Chelsey, Ontario. The bird is painted in cardinal red with black markings, an orange beak, and
0081: Cardinal on a Branch Carving by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Owl in Flight Carving by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. C. 2000. Pine. A captivating rendering of a majestic owl in flight painted in all-over white and barn brown with brown spotted markings, a yellow beak, and black-tipped talons.
0082: Owl in Flight Carving by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Beaver Carving by Gordon McCartney: Chesley, Ontario. C. 2000. Pine. A large and impressive carving of an angry-looking beaver in dark brown paint, black details, and white incisors was created by Gordon McCartney of Chelsey, Ontario
0083: Beaver Carving by Gordon McCartneyEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Sugar Bush Scene by Jonas Robinson: Eastern Ontario. C. 1975. Oil on board. A naive timeless winter sugar bush scene attributed to Jonas Robinson. A single black horse and red sleigh is steered over the snow by a worker clad in black
0084: Sugar Bush Scene by Jonas RobinsonEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Carvings of Bathing Beauties by George A. Beckstead: Ontario. C. 1950. Pine. Rare and unique relief carvings of two women in bathing suits; one in navy, and the other in bright red. Both smiling women sit in repose against some object. The background
0085: Carvings of Bathing Beauties by George A. BecksteadEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Carving of a Woman in an Oxcart by Wallace Murdoch: Shanty Bay, Simcoe County, Ontario. C. 1960. Softwood, metal, wire, leather. A fine folk art carving of a woman in a pea-green coat, seated upon a two-wheeled ox cart painted in dark brown with red
0086: Carving of a Woman in an Oxcart by Wallace MurdochEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Pen & Pencil Draft Horse Scene: Victoria Harbour, Ontario. C. 1970. Pen and coloured pencil on cardboard. An Alfred Pinard attributed folk art drawing of a man dressed in grey and green pulling a two-horse white team drawing a
0087: Pen & Pencil Draft Horse SceneEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Draft Horse Attributed To Alfred Pinard: Victoria Harbour, Ontario. C. 1970 Pen and coloured pencil on cardboard. A folk art drawing of a rust-coloured horse with white features in full tack standing on a green grassy patch against a pale
0088: Draft Horse Attributed To Alfred PinardEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Rural Farm Scene Attributed To Alfred Pinard: Victoria Harbour, Ontario. C. 1970 Pen and coloured pencil on cardboard. A colourful pen and coloured pencil farm scene with the 'V' of the fence separating the bright red farm buildings from a white
0089: Rural Farm Scene Attributed To Alfred PinardEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Risque Cartoon Drawings by Joe Klatt: Pembroke, Ontario. C. 1950. Watercolour and ink on paper. A lot of three risque cartoon drawings from Joe Klatt of Pembroke Ontario, famous for the Klatt Brothers Circus. The first is a nude dental
0090: Risque Cartoon Drawings by Joe KlattEst. CA$600-CA$900
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"Purple Woman" By Bety Veillard: Canadian. Late 20th century. Enamel on board. An outsider art painting of a woman with purple arms and face. Her features and hair are jet-black and her body is painted wearing a cross with a scene
0091: "Purple Woman" By Bety VeillardEst. CA$500-CA$700
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"Folks on a Patio" by Clarence Webster: Toronto, Ontario. C. 1970. A naive work, on paper, by Clarence Webster showing a house with a flower garden, and the rest of the field with three separate vignettes, each with figures in pale primary
0092: "Folks on a Patio" by Clarence WebsterEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Shopping Villagers by Clarence Webster: Toronto, Ontario. C. 1975. Mixed media on drywall. A framed mixed-media drawing on drywall by Clarence Webster (1900-980). The humorous scene depicts villagers dressed in primary colours with their
0093: Shopping Villagers by Clarence WebsterEst. CA$400-CA$600
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"A Puzzle Not 4 Solving" by Casey McGlynn: Canadian. 21st century. Mixed media on canvas. The distinctive and unique artistic style of Casey McGlynn is on full display with this piece. The brightly coloured montage showcases the artist's love
0094: "A Puzzle Not 4 Solving" by Casey McGlynnEst. CA$600-CA$900
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"Every Word We Ever Said" by Casey McGlynn: Canadian. 2007. Mixed media on canvas. A large and arresting painting by Casey McGlynn featuring the human form along with horses, deer, and an elephant in the colourful montage for good measure. The
0095: "Every Word We Ever Said" by Casey McGlynnEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Watercolour of a Blue Jay by Collins Eisenhauer: Nova Scotia. C. 1970. Watercolour on paper. A rare watercolour by Nova Scotia master folk artist Collins Eisenhauer. Signed on the back. Sight: 9.5" x 7.5". Frame: 11.5" x 9.5" x 0.75".
0096: Watercolour of a Blue Jay by Collins EisenhauerEst. CA$300-CA$500