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![#2226 ~ Markel - Maude and Barney #2226 ~ Markel - Maude and Barney](/images/upload/auction_images/20230520/medium/2226.jpg)
![#2226 ~ Markel - Maude and Barney #2226 ~ Markel - Maude and Barney](/images/upload/auction_images/20230520/small/2226.jpg)
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
![#40 ~ Markel - Great Team at Hay-Time #40 ~ Markel - Great Team at Hay-Time](images/upload/auction_images/20210613/medium/040.jpg)
![#40 ~ Markel - Great Team at Hay-Time #40 ~ Markel - Great Team at Hay-Time](/images/upload/auction_images/20210613/small/040.jpg)
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
![#1240 ~ Markel - Untitled - Sow and Piglets #1240 ~ Markel - Untitled - Sow and Piglets](images/upload/auction_images/20200516/medium/1240.jpg)
![#1240 ~ Markel - Untitled - Sow and Piglets #1240 ~ Markel - Untitled - Sow and Piglets](/images/upload/auction_images/20200516/small/1240.jpg)
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
![#903 ~ Markel - Untitled - Horse and Wagon #903 ~ Markel - Untitled - Horse and Wagon](images/upload/auction_images/20191130/medium/903.jpg)
![#903 ~ Markel - Untitled - Horse and Wagon #903 ~ Markel - Untitled - Horse and Wagon](/images/upload/auction_images/20191130/small/903.jpg)
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