Artist George Markel
Title Maude and Barney
Media mixed media sculpture
Size 9.5 x 23.5 x 8.25 in. / 24.1 x 59.7 x 21 cm.

Notes
signed, titled and indistinctly inscribed on bottom of wagon; cracks on horses and handling marks throughout

Provenance
private collection, southern Alberta
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist George Markel
Title Great Team at Hay-Time
Media mixed media sculpture
Size 9 x 30 x 10.5 in. / 22.9 x 76.2 x 26.7 cm.

Notes
ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE $1,000 - unsigned; some handling marks noted

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.; This is an exceptional George Markel, full of detail: from the driving harness and silver and gold-starred bridle to the split reins going to the bit, and gold-starred blinkers. The farmer wears leather chaps, jacket, belt and gloves. After a life of farming Markel took up folk art in his retirement and quickly developed a reputation as an exceptional talent. He died at 96 in 2006.

Provenance
Generously donated by Nancy Townshend, see website at nancytownshend.ca
Estimate CAD$500-$1,000

Artist George Markel
Title Untitled - Sow and Piglets
Media mixed media wood sculpture
Size 15 x 27.25 x 7 in. / 38.1 x 69.2 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
LOT OF FIVE; includes 4 piglets measuring approx, [4 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches] each; unsigned; some staining, wear and handling marks noted; loose ear on mother pig

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$600

Artist George Markel
Title Untitled - Horse and Wagon
Media carved wood and mixed media sculpture
Size 9 x 22 x 7.5 in. / 22.9 x 55.9 x 19 cm.

Notes
unsigned; some handling marks noted

Provenance
from the estate of Lea Heath Art Consultant, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400