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Lot #2017

Artist: Collins Campbell ~

#2017 ~ Campbell - Untitled - The Sacred Balance of Four
Lot #2017

Artist: Collins Campbell ~

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Lot #2414

Artist: Keith Thomas Campbell ~ [b. 1947] Canadian

#2414 ~ Campbell - Art in Canada: Frye Canadian Ceramicist Collection
Lot #2414

Artist: Keith Thomas Campbell ~ [b. 1947] Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #2415, Lot #2416, Lot #2417, Lot #2418, Lot #2419

Artist: M. Emily Carr ~ [1871-1945] Canadian BCSA, CGP

#2415 ~ Carr - Emily Carr
#2416 ~ Carr - The Art of Emily Carr
#2417 ~ Carr - Emily Carr in France
#2418 ~ Carr - Gasoline, Oil and Paper: The 1930
#2419 ~ Carr - Emily Carr Country
Lot #2415, Lot #2416, Lot #2417, Lot #2418, Lot #2419

Artist: M. Emily Carr ~ [1871-1945] Canadian BCSA, CGP

Reference: see The Book of Small, by E.Carr, Clarke Irwin, 1951; Pause, a Sketch Book, by E.Carr, Clarke Irwin, 1953; Hundreds and Thousands, the Journals of Emily Carr, ed. I.Dilworth, Clarke Irwin, 1966; Emily Carr, by D.Shadbolt, VAG, 1971; Watercolours and Drawings of Emily Carr, by D. Shadbolt, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1977; Emily Carr, a biography, by M.Tippett, Oxford University Press, 1979; The Art of Emily Carr, by D.Shadbolt, Clarke, Irwin, 1979; Emily Carr, by D.Shadbolt, Douglas & McIntyre,1990; Emily Carr: New Perspectives on a Canadian Icon, by National Gallery of Canada, Vancouver Art Gallery, 2006; A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg.60 and N.G.C. Vol.1, A-F, ed.C.Hill, pg.172

Lot #2420

Artist: Alfred Joseph Casson ~ [1898-1992] Canadian CSPWC, CGP, OSA, RCA

#2420 ~ Casson - A. J. Casson: My Favourite Watercolours [1919 to 1957]
Lot #2420

Artist: Alfred Joseph Casson ~ [1898-1992] Canadian CSPWC, CGP, OSA, RCA

Reference: see A.J. Casson, by P.Duval, Roberts Gallery, 1975; A.J. Casson, by J.Murray, Art Gallery of Windsor, 1978; A.J. Casson: His Life and Works / A Tribute, by P.Duval, Cerebrus, 1980; A.J. Casson, My Favourite Watercolours 1919 to 1957, by P.Duval, Cerebrus, 1982; A.J. Casson: Early Works, by I.Thom, McMichael Collection, 1984; A.J. Casson: Behind the Scenes, C. Jackson, Varley Art Gallery, 2006; biographies in N.G.C. Vol.1, A-F, ed.C.Hill, pg.180; A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg.63; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.1, pg.122; Westbridge, Vol.1, pg. 60; exhibition list in R.C.A.A., by E.McMann, pg. 65; listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #2212, Lot #2213, Lot #2214, Lot #2215, Lot #2216, Lot #2217, Lot #2218, Lot #2219, Lot #2220, Lot #2221, Lot #2222, Lot #2223, Lot #2224, Lot #2225, Lot #2299

Artist: . Ceramic Arts Calgary ~ [1957-1977 ca.] Canadian

#2212 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Large Speckled Bowl with Embossed Symbol
#2213 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Pale Green Grater Vase
#2214 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Brown and Black Grater Vase
#2215 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Olive Grater Vase
#2216 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Brown Grater Vase
#2217 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Sea Green Vase with Lid
#2218 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Olive Designs Vase
#2219 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Brown and Blue Vertical Striped Vase
#2220 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Brown and Tan Narrow Platter
#2221 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Brown and Beige Vase
#2222 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Panarctic Inaugural Party Ashtray
#2223 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Teal Bottle Vase
#2224 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Brown Oval Vase
#2225 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Small Brown Calligraphic Vase
#2299 ~ Ceramic Arts Calgary - Untitled - Ribbed Brown and Beige Vase
Lot #2212, Lot #2213, Lot #2214, Lot #2215, Lot #2216, Lot #2217, Lot #2218, Lot #2219, Lot #2220, Lot #2221, Lot #2222, Lot #2223, Lot #2224, Lot #2225, Lot #2299

Artist: . Ceramic Arts Calgary ~ [1957-1977 ca.] Canadian

Reference: Ceramic Arts Calgary was a pottery studio based in Calgary, Alberta that had an acclaimed roster of practitioners - Rolf Ungstad, John A. Porter, Jane Askey [van Alderwegen], Walter Dexter, Walter and Pat Drohan, Les Manning, Luke Devries, Neils Gravsen, Tony Bergman, Gordon Robertson, Jason L'abbe, Katie Ohe, Wilma Baker, Walter Sunahara, Luke and Vivan Lindoe.

Lot #2020, Lot #2021

Artist: Lee Claremont ~ [20th century] Canadian

#2020 ~ Claremont - Shades of Sunset
#2021 ~ Claremont - The Colour of Sunshine
Lot #2020, Lot #2021

Artist: Lee Claremont ~ [20th century] Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website; see artist's website leeclaremont.com/index.php

Lot #2421, Lot #2422

Artist: Alan Caswell Collier ~ [1911-1990] Canadian OSA, RCA

#2421 ~ Collier - Arctic Canada - Alan C. Collier
#2422 ~ Collier - Of Man and Nature
Lot #2421, Lot #2422

Artist: Alan Caswell Collier ~ [1911-1990] Canadian OSA, RCA

Reference: see Alan Caswell Collier, Of Man and Nature, by Doren Martin, Ottawa Art Gallery, 1998; the RCA presented an exhibition and catalogue of Alan's work An Artist's Journey - Alan Collier, R.C.A. in 1991; N.G.C. Vol.1, A-F, ed.C.Hill, pg.200 for paintings in the N.G.C.; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.1 pg.135; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.1, pg.69, Westbridge Pub., 1999; see Allgemeines Kunstler-Lexikon, Band 20, pg. 298, K.G. Saur Verlag Munchen-Leipzig, 1983-2009

Lot #2226, Lot #2227, Lot #2228

Artist: Violet Costello ~ [b.1957] Canadian

#2226 ~ Costello - Monkey on a Zebra
#2227 ~ Costello - Untitled - Girl on a Horse
#2228 ~ Costello - Untitled - Boy on a Horse
Lot #2226, Lot #2227, Lot #2228

Artist: Violet Costello ~ [b.1957] Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

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Lot #2023

Artist: Robert Charles Davidson ~ [b.1946] Canadian RCA

#2023 ~ Davidson - Wiid  #67/95
Lot #2023

Artist: Robert Charles Davidson ~ [b.1946] Canadian RCA

Reference: see Abstract Impulse, published by Seattle Art Museum, 2013; Robert Davidson: The Abstract Edge, by Karen Duffek, published by University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology, 2004; Printmaking in B.C. 1883-1983, by N.Tuele, A.G.G.V. for another example of this artist's work; biography at www.douglasreynoldsgallery.com/davidson.htm and included in www.artcyclopedia.com; included in Contemporary Canadian Art, by D.Burnett/M.Schiff, pg. 275, Hurtig Pub., 1983; included in Visions: Contemporary Art in Canada, ed.R.Bringhurst et al pg.155, Douglas and McIntyre, 1983

Lot #2424, Lot #2425, Lot #2426

Artist: Nicholas de Grandmaison ~ [1892-1978] Canadian ASA, MSA, RCA

#2424 ~ de Grandmaison - Lot of Two Books - Drawn from the Past: Nicholas de Grandmaison and History in Their Blood: The Indian Portraits of Nicholas de Grandmaison
#2425 ~ de Grandmaison - History in Their Blood: The Indian Portraits of Nicholas de Grandmaison
#2426 ~ de Grandmaison - Two Copies of Drawn from the Past: Nicholas de Grandmaison
Lot #2424, Lot #2425, Lot #2426

Artist: Nicholas de Grandmaison ~ [1892-1978] Canadian ASA, MSA, RCA

Reference: see History in Their Blood; Indian Portraits of Nicholas de Grandmaison, by H.Dempsey, Douglas and McIntyre, 1982 for many other examples; Drawn from the Past, Nicholas de Grandmaison, by Gordon Snyder, Snyder Fine Art, 2007; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.2 pg.305 for biography; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.1, pg.87, Westbridge Pub., 1999; exhibition list in R.C.A.A., by E.McMann, pg.155; listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #2229

Artist: Kjell and Erica Deichmann ~

#2229 ~ Deichmann - Untitled - Red and Green Bulb Vase
Lot #2229

Artist: Kjell and Erica Deichmann ~

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Lot #2232, Lot #2233, Lot #2234, Lot #2235, Lot #2236, Lot #2237, Lot #2238, Lot #2239

Artist: Walter Gibson Dexter ~ [1931-2015] Canadian

#2232 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Large Raku Vase with Calligraphic Shapes
#2233 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Round Raku Vase with Calligraphic Shapes
#2234 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Blue and Peach Raku Vase
#2235 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Periwinkle Cylinder Vase
#2236 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Abstract Current Vase
#2237 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Crimson Bowl with Calligraphic Shapes
#2238 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Taupe Bowl with Abstract Design
#2239 ~ Dexter - Untitled - Fern Plate
Lot #2232, Lot #2233, Lot #2234, Lot #2235, Lot #2236, Lot #2237, Lot #2238, Lot #2239

Artist: Walter Gibson Dexter ~ [1931-2015] Canadian

Reference: see Walter Dexter: Surface and Sculpture curator L.MacNayr, AGGV, 1995; listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #2240, Lot #2241, Lot #2242, Lot #2243, Lot #2244, Lot #2245, Lot #2246, Lot #2247, Lot #2248

Artist: Ted Diakow ~ [b. 1938] Canadian

#2240 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Blue Vase with Flower Pattern
#2241 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Tall Vase with Handle and Spout
#2242 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Cyan Burst Serving Plate
#2243 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Woman Hanging Plate
#2244 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Burgundy and Olive Bowl
#2245 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Plate with Resting Woman Design
#2246 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Woman with Rose Hanging Plate
#2247 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Four Coasters with Horse and Rider Designs
#2248 ~ Diakow - Untitled - Four Tan Plates with Flower Design
Lot #2240, Lot #2241, Lot #2242, Lot #2243, Lot #2244, Lot #2245, Lot #2246, Lot #2247, Lot #2248

Artist: Ted Diakow ~ [b. 1938] Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #2250, Lot #2251, Lot #2252, Lot #2253, Lot #2254, Lot #2255, Lot #2256, Lot #2257, Lot #2258, Lot #2259, Lot #2260, Lot #2261, Lot #2262, Lot #2263, Lot #2264, Lot #2265, Lot #2266, Lot #2267, Lot #2268, Lot #2269, Lot #2270, Lot #2271, Lot #2272, Lot #2273, Lot #2274, Lot #2275, Lot #2276, Lot #2277, Lot #2278, Lot #2279, Lot #2280, Lot #2281, Lot #2282, Lot #2283, Lot #2284, Lot #2285, Lot #2286

Artist: Edward Drahanchuk ~ [b.1939] Canadian

#2250 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Plant Pot with Abstract Design
#2251 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Square Vase with Embossed Burst
#2252 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Organic Abstract Brown Vase
#2253 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ribbed Vase with Dripped Glaze
#2254 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Perforated Canteen Vase
#2255 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ornate Hanging Plate
#2256 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Elevated Sun Bowl
#2257 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Olive Vase with Flat Ornate Face
#2258 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Beige and Black Hanging Plate
#2259 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Reed Plate with Ring Detail
#2260 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Small Ornate Brown Pot
#2261 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Green and Brown Pot with Drainage Hole
#2262 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Organic Perforated Vase
#2263 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Small Brown and Black Bottle Vase
#2264 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Small Brown and Black Pitcher
#2265 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Embossed Petal Vase
#2266 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Mouse Pot
#2267 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Small Pot with Embossed Flower
#2268 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Pot with Organic Symbols
#2269 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Small Ornate Pot with Cork Lid
#2270 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Short Pot with Ring Detail #2
#2271 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Brown Pot with Blue Spout
#2272 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Green and Brown Dish with Black Swirls
#2273 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ornate Plate with Rough Edging
#2274 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ornate Plate with Rough Edging #2
#2275 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Speckled Candle Holder
#2276 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Three Fish Imprint Paperweights
#2277 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Double Fish Plaque
#2278 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Hanging Peace Plaque
#2279 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ashtray with Yellow Glaze and Caligraphic Design
#2280 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ashtray with Olive and Orange Glaze
#2281 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Short Pot with Ring Detail
#2282 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ashtray with Dark Cyan Glaze
#2283 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ashtray with Abstract Design and Blue Glaze
#2284 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ashtray with Abstract Design and Brown Glaze
#2285 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Brown Floral Pattern Ashtray
#2286 ~ Drahanchuk - Untitled - Ashtray with Tree Detailing
Lot #2250, Lot #2251, Lot #2252, Lot #2253, Lot #2254, Lot #2255, Lot #2256, Lot #2257, Lot #2258, Lot #2259, Lot #2260, Lot #2261, Lot #2262, Lot #2263, Lot #2264, Lot #2265, Lot #2266, Lot #2267, Lot #2268, Lot #2269, Lot #2270, Lot #2271, Lot #2272, Lot #2273, Lot #2274, Lot #2275, Lot #2276, Lot #2277, Lot #2278, Lot #2279, Lot #2280, Lot #2281, Lot #2282, Lot #2283, Lot #2284, Lot #2285, Lot #2286

Artist: Edward Drahanchuk ~ [b.1939] Canadian

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Lot #2287, Lot #2288, Lot #2289, Lot #2290

Artist: Walter Drohan ~ [1932-2007] Canadian ASA, RCA

#2287 ~ Drohan - Untitled - Brown and White Vase with Leaf Shapes
#2288 ~ Drohan - Untitled - Caligraphic Olive Vase
#2289 ~ Drohan - #1-1 Vase [Copperwire]
#2290 ~ Drohan - Untitled - Aqua Leaf Bowl
Lot #2287, Lot #2288, Lot #2289, Lot #2290

Artist: Walter Drohan ~ [1932-2007] Canadian ASA, RCA

Reference: see Founders of the A.C.A., by V.Greenfield, pg.78, for biography and Artists of Alberta, by S.Baker, pg.2, for another example; Spaces and Places - Eight Decades of Landscape Painting in Alberta, by J.Ironside, pg.98; included in Jubilee Exhibition of Alberta Paintings, by J.Nicoll, pg.12, Calgary Allied Art Centre, 1955; biography in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.1, pg.96; exhibited at Wallace Galleries, Calgary

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