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Photographs in Partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival
MAY 11 - 16
In partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival, this auction features photographs from Toronto’s former Deja Vue Gallery, alongside a selection of images including past CONTACT Photography prize winners such as Dana Claxton, Suzy Lake, and Ken Lum. All proceeds from the sale of CONTACT lots will directly benefit the organization. Other highlights include works by Peter Beard, Edward Burtynsky, Chuck Close, Imogen Cunningham, Stan Douglas, Philippe Halsman, André Kertesz, and two unique portraits from the personal collection of Carole Pope.
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Fine Rugs & Carpets
MAY 11 - 16
With examples dating from the 1870s up until the 2000s, this auction features silks, pile weaves, flatweaves, rugs, carpets, runners and even some sales samplers. Highlights include a Heriz carpet, c.1900/10; an early Navajo blanket, c.1920/30; a fine Turkish silk prayer rug, c.1980/90; a colourful Kashan pictorial rug, c.1920/30; a classic Cloudband Kazak rug, c.1890/1900, and an interesting Kerman art deco style prayer rug, c.1920.
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Canadian & International Fine Art
MAY 24 - 29, 2024
Our spring offering of Canadian and International Fine Art brings together exceptional work from around the world. This auction features celebrated Canadian artists such as Cornelius Krieghoff, A.Y. Jackson, P.C. Sheppard, A.J. Casson, Bertram Booker, Alexandra Luke, Jean Paul Lemieux and Yves Gaucher as well as important First Nations artists Norval Morrisseau, Roy Thomas and Alex Janvier. International highlights include work by Jules Olitski, Karel Appel, Kwon Young-Woo, Norman Bluhm, Józef Bakoś, Léon Lhermitte and Montague Dawson.
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Jean Paul Lemieux (1904-1990), Canadian
LA JEUNE FILLE AU VOILE BLEU, CA. 1962 (detail)
Estimate $150,000-$200,000
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Major Spring Inuit & First Nations Art Auction
May 24 - 29
Important artworks in this auction of exceptional Inuit and First Nations art include sculpture and graphics by Karoo Ashevak, Jessie Oonark, Kiakshuk, Beau Dick, John Pangnark, Pauta Saila, Aisa Qupirualu Alasua, Parr, Osuitok Ipeelee, Kiugak Ashoona, Joe Talirunili, John Kavik, Kenojuak Ashevak, Johnny Inukpuk, Thomas Ugjuk, Ennutsiak, Davidialuk Alasua Amittu, Charlie James, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Abraham Apakark Anghik, Manasie Akpaliapik, Judas Ullulaq, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, and John Tiktak.
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Jessie Oonark ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, OC, RCA (1906-1985), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)
UNTITLED (WOMAN), 1972-1975
Estimate: $30,000-40,000
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Fine Wine
MAY 27 - JUNE 4
Our Spring auction presents a vast collection of Napa Cult Wines from Screaming Eagle, Opus One, Bryant, Scarecrow, Schrader, Dalle Valle, Araujo, Abreu and more. A selection of large formats adds to the high quality of this auction alongside older Classified Bordeauxs, a Rene Engel rare Burgundy, original wooden cases, Super Tuscans, Barbaresco and Barolos, unique Champagnes and older Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This auction has wine to cellar, wine to drink now and wine for every palate to enjoy.
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Fine Spirits
May 27 - June 4
Our Spring auction will certainly lift your spirits with three hundred lots including high demand Japanese expressions, American Bourbons and rare single malts. There is a vast selection of Arbegs, 18 year old Macallans, Pappy Van Winkles and interesting cognacs. Round out your collections with these special bottles.
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Notable Sales
June 29, 2023
Estimate $8,000-$12,000
Realised: $27,060
June 29, 2023
Estimate $15,000-$25,000
Realised: $36,750
December 07, 2023
Estimate $60,000-$80,000
Realised: $54,750
June 29, 2023
Estimate $300-$500
Realised: $102,750
June 29, 2023
Estimate $15,000-$20,000
Realised: $29,520
July 13, 2023
Estimate $22,000-$26,000
Realised: $29,520
October 05, 2023
Estimate $2,500-$3,500
Realised: $3,997.50
July 13, 2023
Estimate $20,000-$25,000
Realised: $24,600
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Auctions & Events
Fine Rugs & Carpets
Begins closing: May 11, 2024 AT 9:00 AM
Photographs in Partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival
Begins closing: May 11, 2024 AT 9:00 AM
Canadian & International Fine Art
Begins closing: May 24, 2024 AT 9:00 AM
Inuit & First Nations Art
Begins closing: May 24, 2024 AT 9:00 AM
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