Historical Results
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title View from AYR #17 #4/5
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1989
Size 30 x 11 in. / 76.2 x 27.9 cm.
Notes
bears artist's name, title and number on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat; small scuff on glass noted along bottom
Provenance
Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, label verso; corporate collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$150-$250
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Views from AYR #12
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated
1989
Size 30 x 22.25 in. / 76.2 x 56.5 cm.
Notes
unsigned; framed with archival mat
Provenance
corporate collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$150-$250
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Paris #31
Media oil and acrylic on wood board
Size 16 x 16 in. / 40.6 x 40.6 cm.
Notes
signed verso; bears title on labels verso; framed
Provenance
from the estate of Henry Beaumont, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Vein #7
Media oil on wood board
Dated
1994
Size 20 x 72 in. / 50.8 x 182.9 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and dated verso; on 3 panels framed together; some handling marks on frame noted
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title A Long Way From Bradford #2 #A/P
Media colour etching on paper
Dated
1980
Size 17.5 x 11.5 in. / 44.4 x 29.2 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat and special glass
Provenance
proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of the natural environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Ruby
Media oil on wood board
Dated
2000
Size 23.75 x 42 in. / 60.3 x 106.7 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and dated verso; framed; very minor handling marks noted
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Window on the Fraser #A/P
Media colour etching on paper
Size 8.25 x 10.25 in. / 21 x 26 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat and plexiglass
Provenance
proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of the natural environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org.
Estimate CAD$100-$150
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Untitled - Gehard
Media coloured pencil on paper
Size 7.5 x 8.5 in. / 19 x 21.6 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed with archival mat and plexiglass
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$250-$350
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Mid Point #1/500
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 18.5 x 7 in. / 47 x 17.8 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; unframed
Provenance
from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$100-$150
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Dusk II #A/P
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 23.75 x 17.75 in. / 60.3 x 45.1 cm.
Notes
ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE $1,200 - signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed
Reference
PLEASE NOTE: This lot was sold in an online benefit auction where all proceeds went to the Whyte Museum in Banff, Alberta and there was no Buyer's Premium.; He has exhibited in over 500 group shows and 47 solo shows across Canada and around the world. Most recently, Laing was elected Honorary Fellow of The Royal Society of Painters and Printmakers [London, England] and was recently appointed to the order of the University of Calgary, where is a professor Emeritus of Art.
Provenance
Generously donated by Bill Laing and Herringer Kiss Gallery, Calgary, see website at herringerkissgallery.com
Estimate CAD$600-$1,200
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Downstairs #24/25
Media colour etching on paper
Dated
1977
Size 7.75 x 11.75 in. / 19.7 x 29.8 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$250-$350
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Vein / Fall #3
Media oil on wood board
Dated
2001
Size 25 x 21 in. / 63.5 x 53.3 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and dated verso; framed
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$700-$900
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Muttart Print #31/50
Media colour etching on paper
Dated
1987
Size 5.75 x 11.5 x 1 in. / 14.6 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along the bottom; framed with archival mat
Provenance
proceeds to Athabasca University, from an anonymous donor
Estimate CAD$150-$250
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Muttart Print #31/50
Media colour etching on paper
Dated
1987
Size 7 x 11.5 in. / 17.8 x 29.2 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; various inscriptions by the artist on backing; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$150-$200
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Overall Picture
Media mixed media wood construction
Dated
1991
Size 12 x 11.75 x 11.75 in. / 30.5 x 29.8 x 29.8 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and dated on bottom; missing front clasp
Reference
purchased from the Winter Olympic Arts Festival in 1991
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Mid Point #A/P
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Size 18.25 x 8 x 1 in. / 46.4 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title View From a Tea Room #1 #A.P.
Media etching and relief print on paper
Size 9.5 x 10.25 x 1 in. / 24.1 x 26 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; archival mat
Estimate CAD$250-$350
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Between Seasons #A.P.
Media colour etching on paper
Dated
1981
Size 4.25 x 23.5 x 1 in. / 10.8 x 59.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat
Estimate CAD$250-$350
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title 1:30 AM Saturday Night
Media colour ink on paper
Dated
1978
Size 11 x 14 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and dated 1977 in margin and signed, titled and dated 1978 along bottom
Provenance
ex-collection MacKimmie Matthews, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Spare Room #21
Media colour ink on paper
Size 11 x 14 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and titled lower right
Provenance
ex-collection MacKimmie Matthews, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Untitled - Interior View
Media ink on paper
Size 9.5 x 14 x 1 in. / 24.1 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$250-$350
Artist William [Bill] John Houston Laing
Title Night Lights #7 #A.P.
Media etching on paper
Size 6.25 x 34.5 x 1 in. / 15.9 x 87.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom
Reference
included in William Laing, A Journey, exhibition, cat.#68 in an edition of 25
Provenance
corporate collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$250-$350