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101. Molly Lamb Bobak, RCA (Canadian, 1922-2014) - Flowers in Living Room watercolour on paper 29.5 x 37 in. (framed), 22 x 30 in. (sight) c. 1986 ESTIMATE $5,000 - $8,000 PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the Artist Private Collection, New Brunswick Molly Lamb Bobak is an important 20th century Canadian printmaker, painter, and watercolourist. She was the first Canadian woman to be sent overseas as a war artist during World War II. Lamb Bobak is known for her masterful handling of crowds and her approach to depicting gatherings, marches, parades, and sporting events.

She is also recognized for her sensitive watercolour still lifes of flowers, a subject which she approached like a crowded landscape: “Poppies are like crowds,” she told the CBC in 1943, “you don’t organize them.”

104. Maud Lewis (Canadian, 1903-1970) Spring Scene oil on board 16.75 x 18.25 in. (framed), 11.75 x 13.5 in. (sight) 1960s ESTIMATE $18,000 - $25,000 PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the Artist Private Collection, New Brunswick Maud Lewis (1903-1970) is one of Atlantic Canada’s most important artists, and arguably one of Canada’s most significant artists of the midtwentieth century. She created colourful, graphically bold interpretations of the Nova Scotia landscape.

Lewis was born in 1903 in Yarmouth, NS, moved in the 1930s to Digby County. She had a prolific and consistent painting career throughout the 1950s and 1960s. A collection of her work is on permanent view at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Lewis and her work have been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and national and international touring exhibitions.

105. Kent Monkman (Canadian, 1965- ) Emergence of a Legend Series of five chromogenic prints on metallic paper, edition of 25 16 x 13 in. (framed), 6.5 x 4.5 in. (image) 2006 ESTIMATE $25,000 - $35,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick Emergence of a Legend, 2006, is a series of five studio portraits by Cree artist, Kent Monkman (Canada, 1965- ), produced in collaboration with photographer Christopher Chapman, designer Izzy Camilleri, and makeup artist Jackie Shawn.

In these faux daguerreotypes, Monkman appears as his alter ego, Miss Chief Eagle Testickle. Miss Chief is portrayed in various guises - a hunter, a vaudeville performer, a trapper’s bride - as if appearing in one of George Catlin’s 19th century tableaux vivants or travelling exhibitions.

Monkman though, in this trickster form, subverts/inverts expectations and stereotypical images of Indigenous peoples, challenging the colonial gaze.

Monkman created 25 editions of this series, one of which is in the National Gallery of Canada collection.

Monkman is one of Canada’s most important and critically acclaimed contemporary artists. Working across genres and media, Monkman’s practice has and continues to challenge received notions of Indigeneity and historical impacts of colonialism.

Monkman has had major exhibitions in Canada and the US, and was recently selected to create two monumental paintings for the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.

An extensive conservation and photograph treatment was completed in 2023 by conservator Alena I. MacAlasdair. MacAlasdair report indicates no damage to emulsion on prints. Treatment included: new 100% cotton top and back mats used to remount prints; prints mounted to acid-free conservation mats.; acid-free dust-cover used in assembly to original frames; ultra-violet filter glass included in all five frames.

Conservation report included with the lot.

110. Maud Lewis (Canadian, 1903-1970) Oxen and Red Cart oil on board 20 x 24.5 in. (framed), 10.75 x 13.75 in. (sight) 1960s ESTIMATE $18,000 - $25,000 PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the Artist Private Collection, Ontario

112. Elkington, Mason, & Co. Pair of Centrepieces Old Sheffield Plate and cr ystal 18.5 x 11 x 11 in. each 1854 ESTIMATE $3,000 - $4,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick Stunning and well-preserved pair of mid-19th century centrepieces by Elkington, Mason & Co. with matching cut crystal bowl and Old Sheffield Plate bases, one with bull and the other with horse, also decorated with leaf, twig and vine motifs.

Maker’s mark on lower left of the base.

113. Large Jade Tripod Censer and Cover jade 7.5 x 7.5 x 5 in.

China, 19th centur y ESTIMATE $5,000 - $8,000 PROVENANCE Private Estate, Ontario/New Brunswick Large tri-footed censer with coiled dragon on lid and two dragon heads on the side; five drop ring handles; stone is medium green colour; fitted wooden base.

Appraised by Robert E. Deveau, Member of the Appraisers Association of America, Robert Deveau Galleries, Toronto, ON, in January 1980.

This auction features selections from a private Ontario/New Brunswick estate. The owners of these items were serious collectors of British and Canadian artwork, Chinese jade sculptures, and Persian carpets. Most of these items have been in this estate’s private collection since at least the 1970s.

114. Pair of Vistosi Murano Pink Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps blown glass 15 x 13 x 13 in. each Italy, 1970s ESTIMATE $2,000 - $3,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick Mouth-blown in one piece of glass with a swirl pattern. Handmade in Italy.

Vistosi Murano design.

115. Large Ivory Carved Emperor and Empress Pair ivor y 23 in. high each China, late 19th or early 20th centur y ESTIMATE $2,000 - $3,000 PROVENANCE Private Estate, Ontario/New Brunswick Signed on sword and base. With fitted wooden bases.

Appraised by Robert E. Deveau, Member of the Appraisers Association of America, Robert Deveau Galleries, Toronto, ON, in January 1980.

119. Maud Lewis (Canadian, 1903-1970) Maple Syrup Collecting oil on board 14.75 x 18.75 in. (framed), 11.5 x 15.5 in. (sight) 1960s ESTIMATE $18,000 - $25,000 PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the Artist Private Collection, New Brunswick

123. Maud Lewis (Canadian, 1903-1970) Fish Co. oil on board 20 x 24.5 in.. (framed), 11.75 x 15.5 in. (sight) 1960s ESTIMATE $18,000 - $25,000 PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the Artist Private Collection, Ontario

124. 18K Gold Collar Necklace Total weight: 190 g. approx. graduated links 15 mm - 19.5 mm ESTIMATE $12,000 - $15,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

125. Patek Philippe 18K Gold and DiamondSet Ellipse Watch Signed PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 337 7, “Ellipse” model Mechanical jewelled movement, blue brushed dial, applied baton numerals, cushion-shaped case, diamond-set bezel, snap on back, 18k gold Patek Philippe integral bracelet, case signed; 17 mm. wide; overall length of bracelet approximately 151 mm.

1970s ESTIMATE $10,000 - $12,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

126. Mindham Amethyst and Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Amethyst approx. 8 ct.,14.28 mm x 14.28 mm; 18K gold; ring size: 6.5; created for the current owner by Canadian designer, Myles Mindham, Toronto, ON. ESTIMATE $5,000 - $7,500 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

127. 14K Emerald and Diamond Cluster Dinner Ring Approx. 1 ct oval emerald surrounded by 32 diamonds (approx. 1.10 cts total); emerald dimensions: 8.30 x 5.7 7 mm; ring size: 7.5 ESTIMATE $5,000 - $7,500 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

128. Birks 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch Textured floral design with gold petals and diamond centre; 18K gold; one claw set Old European cut 0.82 ct diamond; diamond diameter: 6.13 mm; total brooch weight: 11.49 g. Marked BIRKS 18K. ESTIMATE $3,000 - $5,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

129. Sterling Silver Freshwater Baroque Pearl Necklace Total length: 18 in.; pearls: 13-15 mm; sterling silver clasp ESTIMATE $1,500 - $2,000 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

155. 14K Gold Oval Emerald and Diamond Studs Stud size: 11.1mm x 9.4mm; emerald: 6.05mm x 4.12mm x 1.76mm; diamond diameter: 1.55mm ESTIMATE $1,200 - $1,800 PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Brunswick

181. Set of Nine Waterford Innisfail Champagne Saucers 5.5 in. high Ireland, 20th centur y ESTIMATE $800 - $1,000 PROVENANCE Private Estate, Ontario/New Brunswick

Lot 115

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19 - 25 JUNE 2023

AUCTION LOCATION live.jonesauctions.ca AUCTION DATES 19 - 25 June 2023 VIEWING LOCATION & DATES 122 Prince William Street, Saint John, New Brunswick 14 - 25 June 2023 ABSENTEE BIDS +1 (506) 672-2326 | bid@jonesauctionsca

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