J.E.H. MacDonald “Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay”: Highlight of the Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

Peter highlights a fantastic J.E.H. MacDonald painting included in our Live Auction of Important Canadian Art.  In 1911 J.E.H. MacDonald resigned from Grip Limited, wanting to pursue painting full-time. He organized an exhibition of his work at the Arts and Letters Club in Toronto. Lawren Harris attended this show and was struck by MacDonald’s painting. The… Read more »

“Sans titre” Marcelle Ferron – Highlight of the Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

Cowley Abbott is pleased to have been entrusted with four dynamic artworks by Marcelle Ferron, one of the most dominant female Quebec artists, in our Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art.  In this video, we discuss the large, vibrant, and dynamic, “Sans titre”, a monumental canvas of 1960. The bold forms move to their… Read more »

Emily Carr “The Totem of the Bear and the Moon”: Highlight of the Live Auction of An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

An exceptional 1912 oil on canvas by the celebrated Emily Carr is making its debut at auction with Cowley Abbott on December 1st. Acquired directly from the artist by the renowned Marius Barbeau in 1912, the painting has remained in private collections until now. We are thrilled to be presenting this important artwork to the… Read more »

Rob Cowley Discusses the Auction of An Important Private Collection with CTV Your Morning
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

Rob Cowley visits the CTV Your Morning studio with highlights from the upcoming Cowley Abbott Live Auction of An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art. Thank you for hosting Cowley Abbott, it was a pleasure to share the artworks with Lindsay Deluce! Learn about this prestigious collection of artworks from a private collection in the… Read more »

Eryn takes a Closer Look at Maud Lewis: Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

Eryn Brobyn takes a closer look at a Maud Lewis painting included in our Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art and shares why the painting caught her eye. Lot 22, Maud Lewis, “At the Train Station”, oil on board, 11.5 x 13.5 ins, Estimated: $20,000-30,000, Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art, Session 1… Read more »

Jim Dine & Pinocchio: Fall International Art Auction
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

As Perry Tung shares, Jim Dine is an avid printmaker. He sees the medium as artistically equal to the rest of his body of work, which encompasses painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. The artist embraces the deeply personal as we see in “Jim’s Hand Painted One”, which reflects the artist’s childhood obsession with Disney’s Pinocchio…. Read more »

Exceptional Canvas & Sketch by J.W. Morrice included in Cowley Abbott’s Fall Live Auction Season
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

It is incredible to be entrusted with both the canvas and ths sketch for this important painting by J.W. Morrice “Neige, Canada (Snow. Canada)”. This beautiful painting is unlike any other Quebec canvases by the artist, while the sketch is a perfect opportunity to study the astute technique of this wonderful Canadian artist. As Lucie… Read more »

Marcelle Ferron “Sans titre”: Fall Auction of Important Canadian Art
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

Marcelle Ferron is remembered as a painter, stained-glass designer, and the creator of important public art. Large, vibrant, and dynamic, “Sans titre” is indeed irrepressible. The bold forms move to their own rhythms, which the Cowley Abbott specialists deeply admire. This work has a notable pedigree. It was one of the original paintings commissioned in… Read more »

Arthur Lismer “Lake Superior-Pic Island”: Highlights from An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art
Posted by & filed under Cowley Abbott Updates.

Rob Cowley discusses “Lake Superior-Pic Island” by celebrated Group of Seven artist, Arthur Lismer. Join Rob as he chats about this stunning depiction of a favourite locale by members of the Group. This painting is featured in the Auction of An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art, the second session of the December 1st, 2022… Read more »