Waddington's Canadian and Inuit Fine Art Auction, May 27
TORONTO, May 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Waddington's launches its Spring 2019 Auction Season with Canadian and Inuit Fine Art on May 27 at 7:00 pm in Toronto.
Waddington's strives to deliver a unique experience for collectors - the opportunity to see works they haven't seen before – and to experience Canadian art through a fresh lens. This spring Canada's oldest auction company presents a unique combination of works by artistic masters from all regions of Canada, a less-restricted interpretation of what is Canadian art. The auction features excellent examples by the Group of Seven, Painters Eleven, important Quebec Abstractionists as well as some of the most significant, internationally-acclaimed Inuit artists.
Carefully sourcing each item for this auction was of critical importance, with provenance a key criterion, exemplified by two major Group of Seven pieces, Alfred Joseph Casson's 'Roadside Store' (estimate $200,000-300,000) and Alexander Young Jackson's 'Sun and Fog, Great Bear Lake' (estimate $350,000–400,000.) Both paintings have been in the same families since their original acquisition, and are in impeccable condition.
Research also always plays a major role in preparing our auctions. One of the more interesting investigations led to uncovering the true identity of the subject in Laura Muntz's portrait 'Lady in White', courtesy of a Globe & Mail photograph circa 1899, and Facebook.
Significant historical works also feature prominently in the auction, including important works by Cornelius Krieghoff, Frederick Arthur Verner and William Armstrong.
Following the AGO's recent exhibition of Rita's Letendre's work, we are proud to feature 'Dynamique vs Statique' 1966 as our catalogue cover. Painted during a seminal period for the artist, Letendre would go on to explore in large scale many of the themes that are evident in this energetic and subtle painting.
A number of very special works by Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig and Arthur Shilling are also represented in this sale, as well as important works by Inuit artists Marion Tu'luuq, Jessie Oonark, Kenojuak Ashevak, Osuitok Ipeelee, Pauta Saila and Aisa Qupirualu Alasua, and others.
Marion Tu'luuq's works on cloth speak eloquently about her attachment to her remote homeland. 'Together in Spring' (estimate $20,000-$30,000) is coloured by her experience living in the Canadian Arctic and the social, economic, and political transformations that have marked the North. Well known as a textile artist, Jessie Oonark's wool and felt wall-hangings reveal her as a master of colour and form. 'A Winter Day' (estimate $15,000-20,000) is typical of the artist's graphically bold work.
Osuitok Ipeelee is particularly revered for the balance and delicacy of his sculpture. 'Standing Caribou' (estimate $15,000–20,000) is characteristic of the graceful, delicate rendering, yet often precarious sense of balance in his stone sculpture.
View the Auction: https://www.waddingtons.ca/auction/canadian-inuit-fine-art-may-27-2019/
Auction Information
Monday, May 27, 7:00 pm
Waddington's
275 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1K2
Preview Information
Friday, May 24
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 25
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 26
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, May 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Or by private appointment. Please contact us at: [email protected]
Waddington's Spring Auction Season Continues
Our Spring 2019 season continues with the following auctions
Decorative Arts and Design, June 8 – 13
International Art, June 8 – 13
Asian Art, June 15 – 20
Fine Jewellery, June 18 at 7:00 pm
About Waddington's
Waddington's is Canada's most diversified provider of auction and appraisal services. We specialise in Asian, Canadian, Inuit, International and Contemporary Art, as well as Decorative Arts and Design, Fine Jewellery and Fine Wine & Spirits.
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