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Lot #550

Artist: Francesco Iacurto ~ [1908-2001] Canadian

#550 ~ Iacurto - Untitled - Sunny Day
Lot #550

Artist: Francesco Iacurto ~ [1908-2001] 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 at Artists in Canada Artists in Canada

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Lot #75, Lot #76, Lot #77, Lot #78

Artist: Alexander Young Jackson ~ [1882-1974] Canadian CGP, OSA, RCA

#75 ~ Jackson - Ottawa River, Sept. 1953
#76 ~ Jackson - Eskimo Houses Pond Inlet
#77 ~ Jackson - St. Jean Port Joli, Quebec
#78 ~ Jackson - Untitled - Chapel in the Snow
Lot #75, Lot #76, Lot #77, Lot #78

Artist: Alexander Young Jackson ~ [1882-1974] Canadian CGP, OSA, RCA

Reference: see A.Y. Jackson Paintings 1902-1953, by Arthur Lismer, published by A.G.O, 1953; A Painter's Country - the Autobiography of A.Y. Jackson, published by Clarke, Irwin and Company, 1958; A.Y.'s Canada, Drawings by A.Y. Jackson edited by Naomi Jackson Groves, published by Clarke, Irwin and Company, 1968; Alberta Rhythm: The Later Works of A.Y. Jackson, by Dennis Reid, published by A.G.O., 1982; The Arctic 1927, by A.Y. Jackson, published by Penumbra Press, 1982; Young A.Y. Jackson, Lindsay A. Evans Memories 1902-6, edited by Naomi Jackson Groves, published by Edahl Productions Ltd., 1982; Jackson's Wars: A.Y. Jackson, the Birth of the Group of Seven, and the Great War, by Douglas Hunter, published by McGill-Queen's University Press, 2022

included in Works by A.Y. Jackson from the 1930's, by Naomi Jackson Groves, published by Carleton University, 1990; N.G.C. Vol. 2, G-K, edited by Charles Hill, pg. 177; A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg. 205; R.C.A.A., by Evelyn McMann, pg. 204; M.M.F.A., by Evelyn McMann pg. 189; The Group of Seven in Western Canada, by Catherine Mastin, pg. 98-99

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 #218, Lot #219, Lot #220, Lot #221

Artist: Alex Janvier ~ [1935-2024] Canadian RCA

#218 ~ Janvier - The Mover of Mountains
#219 ~ Janvier - MMIXX XXV XII [Merry Christmas]
#220 ~ Janvier - MMIXX XII XXV [X-Mas Gift]
#221 ~ Janvier - Fiddle Air
Lot #218, Lot #219, Lot #220, Lot #221

Artist: Alex Janvier ~ [1935-2024] Canadian RCA

Reference: see The Art of Alex Janvier: His First Thirty Years, 1960-1990, by L.Martin, Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1993; Alex Janvier, by Greg Hill, National Gallery of Canada,2016; as well as Founders of the A.C.A., by V.Greenfield, pg.24 and 86; Time for Dialogue, by J.Cardinal-Schubert, pg.17, Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society, 1992; see Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.540; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.76, Westbridge Pub., 2000 and Artists of Alberta, by S.Baker, pg.30, U. of A. Press, 1980 for biographies; exhibited at Wallace Galleries, Calgary among others; member of the Alberta Order of Excellence, inducted 2010 and Member of the Order of Canada, inducted 2007; was awarded the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts in 2008

Lot #79, Lot #80, Lot #81

Artist: Georgia Jarvis ~ [1944-1990] Canadian

#79 ~ Jarvis - A Grist Mill
#80 ~ Jarvis - A Stone Mill
#81 ~ Jarvis - Silent Afternoon
Lot #79, Lot #80, Lot #81

Artist: Georgia Jarvis ~ [1944-1990] Canadian

Reference: biography in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.77, Westbridge Pub., 2000; 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 #551, Lot #552, Lot #553

Artist: Maryanne Jespersen ~ [20/21st century] Canadian

#551 ~ Jespersen - A Whisper on the Wind
#552 ~ Jespersen - Together Again
#553 ~ Jespersen - Before I Sleep
Lot #551, Lot #552, Lot #553

Artist: Maryanne Jespersen ~ [20/21st century] Canadian

Reference: Born and raised in central Alberta, Jespersen now makes her home near Enderby, British Columbia; for more biographical information and examples of work see gallery website at vandopgallery.com; 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 #303

Artist: Augustus Edwin John ~ [1878-1961] Welsh

#303 ~ John - Untitled - Soldier
Lot #303

Artist: Augustus Edwin John ~ [1878-1961] Welsh

Reference: included on the Getty Union List of Artist Names Online, by the Getty Research Trust website at Getty Union List

Lot #82, Lot #83

Artist: Francis [Franz] Hans Johnston ~ [1888-1949] Canadian CSPWC, OSA, RCA

#82 ~ Johnston - Time Out on the Trail
#83 ~ Johnston - One Bright Day
Lot #82, Lot #83

Artist: Francis [Franz] Hans Johnston ~ [1888-1949] Canadian CSPWC, OSA, RCA

Reference: see A Grand Eye for Glory, A Life of Franz Johnston, by R.Burford Mason, Dundurn Press, 1998; Paul Rodrik / Frank H. Johnston, published by Champlain College, Trent University, 1973; biography and other examples in N.G.C. Vol.2, G-K, ed.C.Hill, pg.347; A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg.222; Art Collection of McMaster University, by K.Ness, pg.238; R.C.A.A., by E.McMann, pg.212; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.566; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.80, Westbridge Pub., 2000; 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 #84, Lot #85

Artist: Augustus Frederick Lafosse Kenderdine ~ [1870-1947] Canadian

#84 ~ Kenderdine - Untitled - Saskatoon Landing Bridge [North of Maple Creek]
#85 ~ Kenderdine - The Lost Trail
Lot #84, Lot #85

Artist: Augustus Frederick Lafosse Kenderdine ~ [1870-1947] Canadian

Reference: see Gus Kenderdine 1870-1947, Pioneer, by J.Climer, Mendel Art Gallery; Augustus Kenderdine, by M.Spain, Glenbow Museum, 1986; Augustus Kenderdine 1870-1947, by Keith Bell, Kenderdine Gallery, 1991; author of To the Youth of Saskatchewan, Dept. of Education Saskatchewan, 1948; the Emma Lake workshop is held on land given by Kenderdine; N.G.C. Vol.2, G-K, ed.C.Hill, pg.364; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3 pg.623; Biographical Dict. of Saskatchewan Artists - Men, by M.Newman, pg.133, Fifth House Pub., 1994

Lot #222

Artist: Sheila Kernan ~ [20/21st century] Canadian

#222 ~ Kernan - Approaching The Lights
Lot #222

Artist: Sheila Kernan ~ [20/21st century] Canadian

Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see the artist's website at www.sheilakernan.com; represented by Gibson Fine Art, Canada House Gallery, and BAU-XI GALLERY

Lot #86, Lot #87, Lot #88, Lot #89, Lot #90, Lot #91

Artist: Illingworth Holey Kerr ~ [1905-1989] Canadian ASA, RCA

#86 ~ Kerr - Highwood River Country
#87 ~ Kerr - Yarmouth, N.S.
#88 ~ Kerr - West of Priddis
#89 ~ Kerr - Untitled - West of Calgary
#90 ~ Kerr - At Zion
#91 ~ Kerr - Untitled - Northern Alberta Swamp
Lot #86, Lot #87, Lot #88, Lot #89, Lot #90, Lot #91

Artist: Illingworth Holey Kerr ~ [1905-1989] Canadian ASA, RCA

Reference: see Harvest of the Spirit, by M.Callahan, E.A.G., 1985 and Paint and Circumstance, by I.Kerr, Calgary, 1987; N.G.C. Vol.2 G-K, ed.C.Hill, pg.368; Founders of the A.C.A., by V.Greenfield, pg.87; Biographical Dict. of Saskatchewan Artists - Men, by M.Newman, pg.137, Fifth House Pub., 1994; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.633; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.91, Westbridge Pub., 2000; 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 #92

Artist: Andrew Kiss ~ [b.1943] Canadian

#92 ~ Kiss - Along 66
Lot #92

Artist: Andrew Kiss ~ [b.1943] Canadian

Reference: artist's website at www.kissfineart.com; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg. 95, Westbridge Pub., 2000; 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 #93, Lot #94, Lot #554, Lot #555

Artist: Dorothy Knowles ~ [1927-2023] Canadian RCA

#93 ~ Knowles - Bow Valley Series  #4
#94 ~ Knowles - Untitled - Edge of the Forest
#554 ~ Knowles - Grey Trees
#555 ~ Knowles - Dying Trees
Lot #93, Lot #94, Lot #554, Lot #555

Artist: Dorothy Knowles ~ [1927-2023] Canadian RCA

Reference: see Dorothy Knowles Paintings 1964-1982, by T.Fenton, E.A.G., 1983; Land Marks: the Art of Dorothy Knowles, by Terry Fenton, Hagios Press, 2008; Selected View: The Longstaffe Collection 1959-1984, by L.Farrell-Ward, V.A.G., pg.75 and 1975-76 The Canadian Canvas, by Time Canada Ltd., 1975; biographies in North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century, ed.J.Heller, pg.309, Garland Pub., 1995 and Biographical Dict. of Saskatchewan Artists - Women, by M.Newman, pg.100, Fifth House Publishing; included in www.artcyclopedia.com; exhibited at Art Placement, Saskatoon; 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 #95

Artist: Peter Kunilusie ~ [b.1930] Inuit

#95 ~ Kunilusie - Untitled - Two Walruses
Lot #95

Artist: Peter Kunilusie ~ [b.1930] Inuit

Reference: listed on KATILVIK, by created by Waddington's in 2006 as a virtual resource centre for those passionate about Inuit Art KATILVIK

Lot #223

Artist: Zbigniew Stanley Kupczynski ~ [1928-2014] Canadian

#223 ~ Kupczynski - Untitled - Girl and Cat
Lot #223

Artist: Zbigniew Stanley Kupczynski ~ [1928-2014] Canadian

Reference: see Three Hundred Years of Kupczynski, Art West Publishing, 1994 and Kupczynski Book, by Jill Pollack, Flower Valley Press, 1996; biography in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.100, Westbridge Pub., 2000; 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 #556

Artist: William [Bill] John Houston Laing ~ [b.1944] Canadian RCA

#556 ~ Laing - Echo  #4
Lot #556

Artist: William [Bill] John Houston Laing ~ [b.1944] Canadian RCA

Reference: see William Laing, A Journey, by A.Davis, Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary, 1997, exhibition held at the Nickle February through April, 1997; Artists of Alberta, by S.Baker, pg.54, U. of A. Press, 1980; Printmaking in Alberta 1945-1985, by B.Cochran, pg.94-96; biography in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg. 104; included in the University of Calgary Millenium Portfolio, 1999 as a faculty member

Lot #224, Lot #225

Artist: Roy Leadbeater ~ [1928-2017] Canadian ASA

#224 ~ Leadbeater - Untitled - Abstract Disc
#225 ~ Leadbeater - Untitled - Clasping Figures  #2/7
Lot #224, Lot #225

Artist: Roy Leadbeater ~ [1928-2017] Canadian ASA

Reference: biography in Dict. of Canadian Artists - Vol.3, by C.MacDonald, pg.766; Alberta Society of Artists - the First Twenty Five Years, by K.Zimon, pg.112, University of Calgary Press, 2000; 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 #226, Lot #557

Artist: Grant Leier ~ [b.1956] Canadian

#226 ~ Leier - Union Ducks, There
#557 ~ Leier - Count Your Blessings, Celebrate Often
Lot #226, Lot #557

Artist: Grant Leier ~ [b.1956] Canadian

Reference: see The Romance Continues - the Art and Garden of Grant Leier and Nixie Barton, by G.Niosi, Touchwood Editions, 2005; Artists of British Columbia, by D.Morys-Edge, pg.71, Chartwell Pub., 1986 for artist's statement and another example; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.117, Westbridge Pub., 2000; 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 #96, Lot #97

Artist: Maud Lewis ~ [ca.1903-1970] Canadian

#96 ~ Lewis - Untitled - A Sunday Drive
#97 ~ Lewis - Untitled - Oxen Pulling Logs
Lot #96, Lot #97

Artist: Maud Lewis ~ [ca.1903-1970] Canadian

Reference: see From Ben Loman To The Sea, by L.Woolaver, Nimbus Publishing, 1979; Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis by L.Woolaver, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia / Nimbus Pub.1996; included in A Compendium of Canadian Folk Arts, by T.Kobayashi, pg.130, Boston Mills Press, 1985; An Illustrated Companion to Canadian Folk Art, by B.McKendry, pg.177, self published, 1999; biographies in Dict. of Canadian Artists - Vol.3, by C.MacDonald, pg.837; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.121, Westbridge Pub., 2000; listed on www.artcyclopedia.com

Lot #558

Artist: Minchang Li ~ [b.1955] Chinese/American

#558 ~ Li - Untitled - Mountain Lake
Lot #558

Artist: Minchang Li ~ [b.1955] Chinese/American

Reference: see more information on the artist at artsy.net

Lot #227

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein ~ [1923-1997] American

#227 ~ Lichtenstein - Surrealist Paintings, Ace Gallery, Los Angeles Feb. 1978
Lot #227

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein ~ [1923-1997] American

Reference: see Who Was Who in American Art, by P.H.Falk, Vol.2, pg.2021, Sound View Press, 1999

Lot #98, Lot #99, Lot #99.1

Artist: Luke Orton Lindoe ~ [1913-2000] Canadian ASA, CSPWC

#98 ~ Lindoe - The Little Field
#99 ~ Lindoe - Untitled - Cream and Brown Vase with Floral Edging
#99.1 ~ Lindoe - Untitled - Teal and Orange Vase
Lot #98, Lot #99, Lot #99.1

Artist: Luke Orton Lindoe ~ [1913-2000] Canadian ASA, CSPWC

Reference: see Founders of the Alberta College of Art, by Valerie Greenfield, pg. 90, 1986; Come Walk with Me: A Luke Lindoe Retrospective, by Linda Carney, published by Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery, 1992; Luke Lindoe Retrospective, by Les Graff, published by Nickle Arts Museum, 1998; Dictionary of Canadian Artists, by Colin MacDonald, Vol. 3, pg. 853; biography in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by Anthony R. Westbridge, Vol. 2, pg. 123, Westbridge Publishing, 2000; 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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