Canada Today: Contemporary Canadian Art
SEPTEMBER 11 - 25, 2025
Canada
SEPTEMBER 11 - 25, 2025
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CANADIAN FINE ART
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FRONT COVER Lot 7
John Scott Schodinger’s Cat Dance [Sic], 2014
FRONT INSIDE COVER Lot 23
Shary Boyle Lady Danger, 2006
BACK INSIDE COVER Lot 31
Kristine Moran Trick Door, 2009
BACK COVER Lot 28
Krisjanis Kaktins-Gorsline A Warmer Lot, 2007
1
THOMAS DEVANY FORRESTALL, RCA (1936-2024)
RIVER BASIN
(UNION CHURCH, PORT ROYAL, N.S.), 1971
watercolour on illustration board signed, titled, and dated verso; titled to gallery label verso 14.5 x 19.5 in — 36.8 x 49.5 cm
PROVENANCE:
Roberts Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Nova Scotia Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
2
ATTILA RICHARD LUKACS (B. 1962)
BOY WITH GREEN ARMS, 1999
screenprint in colours with acrylic and tar on museum board signed, dated “99”, and numbered 30/40 lower left 76 x 60 in — 193 x 152.4 cm
PROVENANCE:
Lehmann Leskiw Fine Art, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$3,000 — 4,000
3
ATTILA RICHARD LUKACS (B. 1962) BAMBOO SERIES II, 2006 oil on canvas signed, dated “6.12.6”, and dedicated verso 48 x 24 in — 121.9 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE:
Gift of the artist Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
4
SYBIL GOLDSTEIN (1954-2012) JACOB’S SIGHT, 1996 oil on panel signed, titled, and dated verso 48 x 68 in — 121.9 x 172.7 cm
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,000
THOMAS ACKERMANN (B. 1952) NOW I AM BECOME DEATH.... OR FUKUSHIMA CHAIR, 2016 oil and beeswax on canvas signed, titled, and dated verso 68 x 60 in — 167.6 x 152.4 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$3,000 — 4,000
6
THOMAS ACKERMANN (B. 1952) CHRISTINA’S CHAIR, 2022 watercolour and dye ink on paper signed and dated “22” lower right; titled and dated to label verso 22 x 13 in — 55.9 x 33 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$700 — 900
7
JOHN SCOTT (1950-2022)
SCHODINGER’S CAT DANCE [SIC], 2014 mixed media on paper, laid on canvas initialled and dated lower right; titled lower centre
50 x 38 in — 127 x 96.5 cm
PROVENANCE: Estate of the artist Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$5,000 — 7,000
8
HAROLD BARLING TOWN, OSA, RCA (1924-1994) VALE VARIATION, 1976 woven tapestry signed, dated “76”, and numbered 23/25 lower right
77 x 99 in — 195.6 x 251.5 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,000
HAROLD BARLING TOWN, OSA, RCA (1924-1994)
OH HOW WE DANCED, 1970 oil on canvas signed, titled, and dated verso; also titled to stretcher and gallery label verso 20 x 20 in — 50.8 x 50.8 cm
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist, 1990 Drabinsky Gallery, Toronto, ON, 1999 Ritchies Auctioneers, Toronto, ON, 15 Sep 2003, lot 204 Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$8,000 — 10,000
10
ANTHONY (TONY) URQUHART, ARCA (1934-2022)
LANDSCAPE TONDO #9, 1963 oil on gessoed board signed and dated “7/63” lower centre 23 x 17.75 in — 58.4 x 45.1 cm; tondo diameter 16 in — 40.6 cm
PROVENANCE:
Gift of the artist
Private Collection, Ottawa/Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
11
JOHN HOWARD GOULD (1929-2010) THE MATADOR, 1957 tempera on hardboard signed and dated “57” lower right
20 x 24 in — 50.8 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE:
Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, ON, 14 Feb 1989, lot 822
Private Collection, Toronto, ON
Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, ON, 30 Oct 2014, lot 44
Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
12
ROBERT NELSON MARKLE (1936-1990)
DRAWING FOUR LEGS MOVING, 1965 charcoal on paper signed and dated “65” lower left; titled verso; also titled to gallery label verso
34.5 x 23.5 in — 87.6 x 59.7 cm
PROVENANCE:
The Isaacs Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Winnipeg, MB
Consignor Canadian Fine Art, Toronto, ON, 28 Nov 2014, lot 83
Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$600 — 800
THOMAS SHERLOCK HODGSON, RCA (1924-2006)
TWO LIFE STUDIES, 1965
1. watercolour and mixed media on paper signed and dated “65” lower left 18 x 13 in — 45.7 x 33 cm
2.mixed media on paper signed and dated “65” lower centre 18 x 13 in — 45.7 x 33 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$400 — 600
14
ELFORD BRADLEY (E.B.) COX (1914-2003)
TWO BIRDS, 1965
Sculpture 1: stone
signed bottom edge
3.75 x 9 x 5.25 in - 9.5 x 22.9 x 13.3 cm
Sculpture 2: stone
2.5 x 6.25 x 3.5 in - 6.4 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist Estate of Dr. Brown, Toronto, ON By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$400 — 600
15
KATIE PRETTI (B. 1980)
PAIR OF LITHOGRAPHS FROM THE “LOVE” SERIES, 2005 lithographs with mixed media on rag board each signed, titled, dated “05”, and numbered “VE 6/10” and “VE 8/10” each 21 x 27 in — 53.3 x 68.6 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$600 — 800
16
MARCUS LEATHERDALE (1952-2022) STRAWMAN-MURIA, 2001
split toned silver gelatin photograph on paper signed lower right; signed, titled, dated, and numbered verso; from an edition of 10 17 x 15 in — 43.2 x 38.1 cm
PROVENANCE: Lehmann Leskiw Fine Art, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
17
MARCUS LEATHERDALE (1952-2022)
BOAT WALLOH PEARLS, BANARAS, 1999 split toned silver gelatin photograph on paper signed lower right and titled lower left to mat; signed, titled, dated, and numbered AP 5/20 verso 35 x 41 in — 88.9 x 104.1 cm
PROVENANCE:
Lehmann Leskiw Fine Art, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
18
RONALD (RON) ALBERT MARTIN (B. 1943)
TWO DRAWINGS FROM “FOIL WORK” SERIES, 1996
1.
coloured crayon on paper signed lower left; titled lower right 11 x 8.5 in — 27.9 x 21.6 cm
2.
coloured crayon on paper signed and dated “June 17 1996” with inscription “5:08 PM” lower left; titled lower right 11 x 8.5 in — 27.9 x 21.6 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$600 — 800
19
WILLIAM RONALD, RCA (1926-1998) TURKEY RIDING A BIKE, 1994 colour markers on paper signed and dated “94” lower right; titled and dated verso 11 x 8.5 in — 27.9 x 21.6 cm
PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$700 — 900
20
SCOTT MCFARLAND (B. 1975) POURING, BEN KUBOMIWA TREATING FOUNTAIN WITH POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE, 2002 digital chromogenic print on paper signed verso; titled, dated, and numbered 3/7 to gallery label verso 41 x 48 in — 104.1 x 121.9 cm
PROVENANCE: Monte Clarke Gallery, Vancouver, BC Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$6,000 — 8,000
TRISTRAM LANSDOWNE (B. 1983) RETREAT, 2010 watercolour on paper signed and dated lower left; titled and dated to gallery label verso 49.25 x 40 in — 125.7 x 104.1 cm
PROVENANCE: Le Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
22
MARGAUX WILLIAMSON (B. 1976) RYAN AND MARLENE SING THE END OF POVERTY, 2006 oil on board signed verso; titled and dated to gallery label verso 18 x 24 in — 45.7 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE: Katherine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
EXHIBITED:
“Love/Hate: New Crowned Glory in GTA” Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, Toronto, ON, Jun 21 - Aug 19, 2007
$2,500 — 3,500
23
SHARY BOYLE (B. 1972)
LADY DANGER, 2006 oil on panel
signed and dated to wood brace
15.75 x 14.75 in — 40 x 37.5 cm
PROVENANCE:
Jessica Bradley Art and Projects, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$4,000 — 6,000
24
MELANIE ROCAN (B. 1980)
WEAVING A DRESS, 2009 oil on canvas
signed and dated to stretcher; also signed and dated to overflap; titled and dated to gallery label verso
48 x 60 in — 121.9 x 152.4 cm
PROVENANCE:
Paul Petro Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$2,500 — 3,500
MELANIE ROCAN (B. 1980)
COUP DE VERT, 2009 oil on canvas
signed and dated verso 48 x 36 in — 121.9 x 91.4 cm
PROVENANCE:
Paul Petro Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,000
26
MELANIE ROCAN (B. 1980)
RAIN, 2011
oil on canvas
signed, titled, and dated verso; titled and dated to gallery label verso 15 x 12 in — 38.1 x 30.5 cm
PROVENANCE:
Paul Petro Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
27
KATHRYN BEMROSE (B. 1950) THREE LINES, ABSTRACT, 1971 oil on canvas signed and dated “93” to overflap 48 x 48 in — 121.9 x 121.9 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$600 — 800
28
KRISJANIS KAKTINS-GORSLINE (B. 1980) A WARMER LOT, 2007 oil on canvas signed, titled, and dated to overflap; titled and dated to gallery label verso 40 x 40 in — 101.6 x 101.6 cm
PROVENANCE: Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,000 — 1,500
KRISJANIS KAKTINS-GORSLINE (B. 1980) SKIPTASLEPT (DOWN IN THE DINGLE), 2006 oil on plywood signed, titled, and dated verso; titled and dated to gallery label verso 48 x 48 in — 121.9 x 121.9 cm
PROVENANCE:
Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
30
JOHN SCOTT (1950-2022) WHY GEOF WENT SO BAD, 1999 acrylic on paper with oil stick titled top left 35 x 23 in — 88.9 x 58.4 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
31
KRISTINE MORAN (B. 1974)
TRICK DOOR, 2009 oil on canvas signed and dated to overflap; titled and dated to gallery label verso 72 x 60 in — 182.9 x 152.4 cm
PROVENANCE: Clark & Faria, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,000
32
KRISTINE MORAN (B. 1974)
INSTANT CITY, 2006 oil on panel signed, titled, and dated “06” verso 36 x 47.75 in — 91.4 x 121.3 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
NICK OSTOFF (B. 1974)
UNTITLED (POOL), 2003 oil on canvas initialled and dated verso; titled and dated to gallery label verso 24 x 36 in — 61 x 91.4 cm
PROVENANCE:
Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
34
BALINT ZSAKO (B. 1979)
EXECUTION / A PHOTOGRAPH, 2006 (TWO WORKS)
chromogenic prints on paper each signed and dated verso each 24 x 18 in — 61 x 45.7 cm
PROVENANCE:
Drabinsky Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
35
ANDRE ETHIER (B. 1974)
JUNGLE SCENE oil on board signed and dated verso
30 x 24 in — 76.2 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE:
Clint Roenisch Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,000
36
KRIS KNIGHT (B. 1980)
BLACK SWAN, 2005 oil and wax on panel signed, titled, and dated verso; titled and dated to gallery label verso 18 x 24 in — 45.7 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE:
Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
37
NICK DI GENOVA (B. 1981)
SERIES 7 PILOTING 6-LEGGED SCAVENGER ESCORTING FLOCK OF JAWCULARS, 2006
ink and animation print on mylar signed and dated “05” lower right; titled and dated to gallery label verso 24 x 32 in — 61 x 81.3 cm
PROVENANCE:
Le Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
38
BRENDAN FLANAGAN (B. 1983) GLASS, 2010
oil and acrylic on board signed, titled, and dated verso 36 x 47.75 in — 91.4 x 121.3 cm
PROVENANCE:
Le Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,000 — 2,000
39
ERIN LOREE (B. 1988) ENTANGLEMENT, 2016 oil on canvas signed, titled, and dated verso 80 x 67 in — 203.2 x 170.2 cm
PROVENANCE: Angel Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,500
40
MICHAEL AWAD (B. 1966) SUPERMARKET, TORONTO, 2005 digital chromogenic print on aluminium composite panel signed, titled, dated, and numbered 2/6 to artist and gallery labels verso; printed 2006 48 x 96 in — 121.9 x 243.8 cm
PROVENANCE: Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$5,000 — 7,000
KATIE PRETTI (B. 1980)
IN THE CROSSHAIRS, 2008 oil stick, ink, graphite, and charcoal on canvas initialled, titled, and dated “08” verso 60 x 80 in — 152.4 x 203.2 cm
PROVENANCE:
Le Gallery, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
42 ROLAND GIGUÈRE (1929-2003)
FETICHE, 1960
colour ink on paper signed and dated lower right; titled lower left 9.5 x 13.5 in — 24.1 x 34.3 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$400 — 600
43
ROLAND GIGUÈRE (1929-2003)
DIALOGUE ENTRE L’IMMOBILE ET L’ÉPHÉMÈRE, 1962 oil on canvas signed and dated “62” lower right; signed, titled, dated, and situated “Paris” verso 19.5 x 24.5 in — 49.5 x 62.2 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON $800 — 1,200
44
ANDRE ETHIER (B. 1974)
UNTITLED (OWL), 2002 oil on board signed and dated verso 12 x 16 in — 30.5 x 40.6 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON $400 — 600
45
THOMAS VINCENT PHILLIPS (1931-2018)
HIGH SUMMER CLOUDS OVER GEORGIAN BAY, 1982 oil on hardboard
initialled and dated “82” lower right; titled to labels verso
39.8 x 29.8 in — 101.2 x 75.6 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from the estate of the artist in 2018 by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,500 — 2,000
46
THOMAS VINCENT PHILLIPS (1931-2018)
BOUQUET IN RED VASE, 1991 oil on hardboard
initialled and dated lower right; titled to label verso 24 x 24 in — 61 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the estate of the artist in 2018 by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$800 — 1,200
47
THOMAS VINCENT PHILLIPS (1931-2018) CLOUDS (EASTERN BEACHES), CA. 1980 reed pen, ink, and watercolour on acid free paper initialled and dated “8.29” lower left; titled to labels verso 24 x 18 in — 61 x 45.7 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the estate of the artist in 2018 by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$600 — 800
48
WILLIAM RONALD, RCA (1926-1998) NUDE, 1984 marker on paper signed and dated “84” lower left 7.5 x 10.75 in — 19.1 x 27.3 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$700 — 900
WILLIAM RONALD, RCA (1926-1998)
THREE UNTITLED STUDIES, 1989 coloured markers on paper each signed and dated “89” each 8 x 5.5 in — 20.3 x 14 cm
PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$700 — 900
50
AL RUNT (ALEX CURRIE) (B. 1975) BE NICE, 2000 oil on canvas signed lower right 18 x 24 in — 45.7 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE: Artist commission to Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$400 — 600
51
GERTRUDE KEARNS (B. 1950)
RED BLACK, 1992
acrylic, crayon, and charcoal on paper signed lower right
80 x 44 in — 203.2 x 111.8 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
EXHIBITED:
Gertrude Kearns, Abstract Works 1989-1992, Headbones Gallery, The Drawers, Toronto, ON, 8 Sep - 1 Nov 2007.
$800 — 1,200
52
GRANT HILLMAN (1935-1999)
UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), 1975 oil on canvas signed and dated “75” lower right
36 x 48 in — 91.4 x 121.9 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$400 — 600
JIRI LADOCHA (B. 1942)
MERCURY RUN, 2007 pigment and silver leaf on board signed, titled, and dated verso 14.75 x 14.75 in — 37.5 x 37.5 cm
PROVENANCE: Lehmann Leskiw Fine Art, Toronto, ON Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$400 — 600
54
THOMAS ACKERMANN (B. 1952)
JOKER JOKING, 2006 oil on duralar, laid on canvas signed, titled, and dated verso 24 x 24 in — 61 x 61 cm
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Toronto, ON
$1,200 — 1,800
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