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![#2288 ~ Martin - Springtime Waterfall #2288 ~ Martin - Springtime Waterfall](/images/upload/auction_images/20240518/medium/2288.jpg)
![#2288 ~ Martin - Springtime Waterfall #2288 ~ Martin - Springtime Waterfall](/images/upload/auction_images/20240518/small/2288.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Springtime Waterfall
Media watercolour on paper
Size 19.75 x 13.25 in. / 50.2 x 33.7 cm.
Notes
signed with initials lower right; bears title on gallery label verso; framed
Provenance
The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$700
![#2289 ~ Martin - Untitled - Fall Stream #2289 ~ Martin - Untitled - Fall Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/20240518/medium/2289.jpg)
![#2289 ~ Martin - Untitled - Fall Stream #2289 ~ Martin - Untitled - Fall Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/20240518/small/2289.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Fall Stream
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1915
Size 8.25 x 11.25 in. / 21 x 28.6 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; framed with archival mat
Estimate CAD$300-$500
![#1203 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills #1203 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills](/images/upload/auction_images/20240309/medium/1203.jpg)
![#1203 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills #1203 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills](/images/upload/auction_images/20240309/small/1203.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title On the Don, York Mills
Media oil on canvas
Size 17.25 x 12.25 in. / 43.8 x 31.1 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; titled verso; framed; paint loss and surface dirt noted throughout, some stretcher creases noted
Provenance
from the estate of Henry Beaumont, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$500
![#1204 ~ Martin - Wood Scene with Church Tower #1204 ~ Martin - Wood Scene with Church Tower](/images/upload/auction_images/20240309/medium/1204.jpg)
![#1204 ~ Martin - Wood Scene with Church Tower #1204 ~ Martin - Wood Scene with Church Tower](/images/upload/auction_images/20240309/small/1204.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Wood Scene with Church Tower
Media watercolour on paper
Size 9.75 x 6.5 in. / 24.8 x 16.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on gallery verso; framed
Provenance
The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso; from the estate of Henry Beaumont, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$250
![#109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains #109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20231105/medium/109.jpg)
![#109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains #109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20231105/small/109.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountains
Media oil on paper board
Size 6.75 x 11.5 in. / 17.1 x 29.2 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on gallery label verso; framed
Provenance
Gainsborough Galleries, Calgary, label verso; private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$500-$700
![#110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Edge of Town #110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Edge of Town](/images/upload/auction_images/20231105/medium/110.jpg)
![#110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Edge of Town #110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Edge of Town](/images/upload/auction_images/20231105/small/110.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Edge of Town
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.5 x 19 in. / 31.8 x 48.3 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; framed; minor foxing noted
Provenance
from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$300-$500
![#91 ~ Martin - Thunder Cape #91 ~ Martin - Thunder Cape](images/upload/auction_images/20221106/medium/091.jpg)
![#91 ~ Martin - Thunder Cape #91 ~ Martin - Thunder Cape](/images/upload/auction_images/20221106/small/091.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Thunder Cape
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1890
Size 14.75 x 21.5 in. / 37.5 x 54.6 cm.
Notes
unsigned; framed; paper laid down on paper board; yellowing in edges and some minor foxing noted throughout; some handling marks on frame noted
Provenance
Canadiana House, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
![#467 ~ Martin - Road in the Woods - Ontario #467 ~ Martin - Road in the Woods - Ontario](images/upload/auction_images/20221106/medium/467.jpg)
![#467 ~ Martin - Road in the Woods - Ontario #467 ~ Martin - Road in the Woods - Ontario](/images/upload/auction_images/20221106/small/467.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Road in the Woods - Ontario
Media oil on canvas
Size 16 x 22.5 in. / 40.6 x 57.2 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; signed and titled on label verso; framed; some cracking noted
Provenance
Agghazy Gallery, Calgary, label verso; from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$500-$600
![#468 ~ Martin - Untitled - Home from the Market #468 ~ Martin - Untitled - Home from the Market](images/upload/auction_images/20221106/medium/468.jpg)
![#468 ~ Martin - Untitled - Home from the Market #468 ~ Martin - Untitled - Home from the Market](/images/upload/auction_images/20221106/small/468.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Home from the Market
Media oil on canvas
Size 12 x 18 in. / 30.5 x 45.7 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed; some cracking noted
Provenance
Agghazy Gallery, Calgary, label verso; from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$400-$500
![#89 ~ Martin - Cattle by the Stream #89 ~ Martin - Cattle by the Stream](images/upload/auction_images/20220424/medium/089.jpg)
![#89 ~ Martin - Cattle by the Stream #89 ~ Martin - Cattle by the Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/20220424/small/089.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Cattle by the Stream
Media oil on canvas
Dated
1915
Size 26.25 x 41 in. / 66.7 x 104.1 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; partially signed lower left; bears title on gallery label verso; canvas relined; framed; minor cracking noted; some handling marks on frame
Provenance
The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$3,000-$5,000
![#90 ~ Martin - Rapids [Beginning of a River] #90 ~ Martin - Rapids [Beginning of a River]](images/upload/auction_images/20220424/medium/090.jpg)
![#90 ~ Martin - Rapids [Beginning of a River] #90 ~ Martin - Rapids [Beginning of a River]](/images/upload/auction_images/20220424/small/090.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Rapids [Beginning of a River]
Media oil on canvas
Size 17.25 x 22.25 in. / 43.8 x 56.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; titled verso; framed; some cracking and surface dirt noted; some handling marks on frame
Provenance
The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
![#494 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek #494 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek](images/upload/auction_images/20211107/medium/494.jpg)
![#494 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek #494 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek](/images/upload/auction_images/20211107/small/494.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.75 x 25.75 in. / 32.4 x 65.4 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Kastel Gallery, Westmount and Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, labels verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$500-$700
![#507 ~ Martin - Untitled - View of the Mountains #507 ~ Martin - Untitled - View of the Mountains](images/upload/auction_images/20201101/medium/507.jpg)
![#507 ~ Martin - Untitled - View of the Mountains #507 ~ Martin - Untitled - View of the Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20201101/small/507.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - View of the Mountains
Media watercolour on paper
Size 6.25 x 13.25 in. / 15.9 x 33.7 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed with archival mat; some damage on frame noted
Estimate CAD$300-$500
![#1243 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Mountains #1243 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Mountains](images/upload/auction_images/20200516/medium/1243.jpg)
![#1243 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Mountains #1243 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20200516/small/1243.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Sunset on the Mountains
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12 x 16 in. / 30.5 x 40.6 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed
Estimate CAD$300-$400
![#1244 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path Through the Trees #1244 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path Through the Trees](images/upload/auction_images/20200516/medium/1244.jpg)
![#1244 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path Through the Trees #1244 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path Through the Trees](/images/upload/auction_images/20200516/small/1244.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Path Through the Trees
Media watercolour on paper
Size 9.5 x 16.5 in. / 24.1 x 41.9 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; framed; some handling marks noted
Estimate CAD$200-$250
![#1245 ~ Martin - Untitled - River's Edge #1245 ~ Martin - Untitled - River's Edge](images/upload/auction_images/20200516/medium/1245.jpg)
![#1245 ~ Martin - Untitled - River's Edge #1245 ~ Martin - Untitled - River's Edge](/images/upload/auction_images/20200516/small/1245.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - River's Edge
Media watercolour on paper
Size 6.5 x 11 in. / 16.5 x 27.9 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed; some surface dirt and handling marks noted
Estimate CAD$200-$250
![#463 ~ Martin - Calm River Under Cloudy Skies #463 ~ Martin - Calm River Under Cloudy Skies](images/upload/auction_images/20190414/medium/463.jpg)
![#463 ~ Martin - Calm River Under Cloudy Skies #463 ~ Martin - Calm River Under Cloudy Skies](/images/upload/auction_images/20190414/small/463.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Calm River Under Cloudy Skies
Media watercolour on paper
Size 19.5 x 12.5 in. / 49.5 x 31.8 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on exhibition label verso; framed
Reference
Thomas Mower Martin, A Tribute to Canada, works from the Michael Dunn Estate, exhibition label verso
Provenance
The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
![#1207 ~ Martin - On the Arrow Lakes #1207 ~ Martin - On the Arrow Lakes](images/upload/auction_images/20181201/medium/1207.jpg)
![#1207 ~ Martin - On the Arrow Lakes #1207 ~ Martin - On the Arrow Lakes](/images/upload/auction_images/20181201/small/1207.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title On the Arrow Lakes
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1922
Size 8.5 x 11.75 in. / 21.6 x 29.8 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; bears title and inscription on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Walter Klinkhoff Gallery, Montreal, label verso; from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$300-$400
![#60 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Farm #60 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Farm](images/upload/auction_images/20180422/medium/060.jpg)
![#60 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Farm #60 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunset on the Farm](/images/upload/auction_images/20180422/small/060.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Sunset on the Farm
Media watercolour on paper
Size 13.25 x 20.75 in. / 33.7 x 52.7 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed with archival mat
Estimate CAD$500-$600
![#74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pastoral Pathway #74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pastoral Pathway](images/upload/auction_images/20171105/medium/074.jpg)
![#74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pastoral Pathway #74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pastoral Pathway](/images/upload/auction_images/20171105/small/074.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Pastoral Pathway
Media oil on canvas
Size 18 x 24 in. / 45.7 x 61 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; framed
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#75 ~ Martin - Two Trees #75 ~ Martin - Two Trees](images/upload/auction_images/20171105/medium/075.jpg)
![#75 ~ Martin - Two Trees #75 ~ Martin - Two Trees](/images/upload/auction_images/20171105/small/075.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Two Trees
Media watercolour on paper
Size 8.75 x 7 in. / 22.2 x 17.8 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat
Reference
Thomas Mower Martin: A Tribute to Canada, October 15th - Novermber 8th, 2008 exhibition label verso
Provenance
The Collector's Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$600-$800
![#71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest in Autumn #71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest in Autumn](images/upload/auction_images/20170423/medium/071.jpg)
![#71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest in Autumn #71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest in Autumn](/images/upload/auction_images/20170423/small/071.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest in Autumn
Media oil on canvas
Size 19.5 x 30 in. / 49.5 x 76.2 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; framed
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
![#465 ~ Martin - Mount Tupper, Rogers Pass #465 ~ Martin - Mount Tupper, Rogers Pass](images/upload/auction_images/20170423/medium/465.jpg)
![#465 ~ Martin - Mount Tupper, Rogers Pass #465 ~ Martin - Mount Tupper, Rogers Pass](/images/upload/auction_images/20170423/small/465.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Mount Tupper, Rogers Pass
Media watercolour on paper
Size 10.25 x 7.5 in. / 26 x 19 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on gallery label verso; framed
Provenance
from the Michael Dunn estate, descendant of the artist; Collector's Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$400-$500
![#437 ~ Martin - Untitled - Road by the Lake #437 ~ Martin - Untitled - Road by the Lake](images/upload/auction_images/20161106/medium/437.jpg)
![#437 ~ Martin - Untitled - Road by the Lake #437 ~ Martin - Untitled - Road by the Lake](/images/upload/auction_images/20161106/small/437.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Road by the Lake
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1907
Size 6.5 x 11 in. / 16.5 x 27.9 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$350-$450
![#71.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Dog #71.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Dog](images/upload/auction_images/20160417/medium/071_2.jpg)
![#71.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Dog #71.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Dog](/images/upload/auction_images/20160417/small/071_2.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Dog
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.25 x 8.75 in. / 31.1 x 22.2 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; framed
Provenance
from the estate of Michael Dunn, Vermont; The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$500-$600
![#70 ~ Martin - Rocky Mountains #70 ~ Martin - Rocky Mountains](images/upload/auction_images/20151108/medium/070.jpg)
![#70 ~ Martin - Rocky Mountains #70 ~ Martin - Rocky Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20151108/small/070.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Rocky Mountains
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
ca. 1887
Size 25 x 18.25 x 1 in. / 63.5 x 46.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; bears title and date on gallery label verso; framed with archival mat and special glass
Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeing in the Bay #71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeing in the Bay](images/upload/auction_images/20151108/medium/071.jpg)
![#71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeing in the Bay #71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeing in the Bay](/images/upload/auction_images/20151108/small/071.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Canoeing in the Bay
Media watercolour on paper
Size 24.75 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 62.9 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed with archival mat
Provenance
from the estate of Martha Cohen, Order of Canada
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,200
![#72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunrise on the River #72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunrise on the River](images/upload/auction_images/20151108/medium/072.jpg)
![#72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunrise on the River #72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Sunrise on the River](/images/upload/auction_images/20151108/small/072.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Sunrise on the River
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1893
Size 9.75 x 14 x 1 in. / 24.8 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; framed with archival mat
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$700-$800
![#73.1 ~ Martin - Untitled - Calm Water in the Bay #73.1 ~ Martin - Untitled - Calm Water in the Bay](images/upload/auction_images/20130421/medium/073_1.jpg)
![#73.1 ~ Martin - Untitled - Calm Water in the Bay #73.1 ~ Martin - Untitled - Calm Water in the Bay](/images/upload/auction_images/20130421/small/073_1.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Calm Water in the Bay
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1889
Size 12.5 x 19.5 x 1 in. / 31.8 x 49.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; framed with special glass
Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#73.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Trilliums #73.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Trilliums](images/upload/auction_images/20130421/medium/073_2.jpg)
![#73.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Trilliums #73.2 ~ Martin - Untitled - Trilliums](/images/upload/auction_images/20130421/small/073_2.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Trilliums
Media oil on board
Size 7.75 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 19.7 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
unsigned; framed
Reference
from the estate of Michael Dunn, great-grandson of the artist Thomas Mower Martin
Provenance
The Collectors' Gallery of Art, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$700-$900
![#62 ~ Martin - Untitled - Moonlight, Lake Superior #62 ~ Martin - Untitled - Moonlight, Lake Superior](images/upload/auction_images/20111107/medium/062.jpg)
![#62 ~ Martin - Untitled - Moonlight, Lake Superior #62 ~ Martin - Untitled - Moonlight, Lake Superior](/images/upload/auction_images/20111107/small/062.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Moonlight, Lake Superior
Media oil on canvas
Dated
1888
Size 22 x 36 x 1 in. / 55.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; framed; minor touch ups noted
Reference
there is a new publication on the artist The Father of Canadian Art, Thomas Mower Martin, by T.Graeme, T and T Enertprises, Sidney, 2009
Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$6,000-$8,000
![#74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Cattle at a Stream #74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Cattle at a Stream](images/upload/auction_images/20110501/medium/074.jpg)
![#74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Cattle at a Stream #74 ~ Martin - Untitled - Cattle at a Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/20110501/small/074.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Cattle at a Stream
Media oil on paper board
Size 18.5 x 24.5 x 1 in. / 47 x 62.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed; some chips on edges noted
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,500
![#560.2 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek #560.2 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek](images/upload/auction_images/20101003/medium/560_2.jpg)
![#560.2 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek #560.2 ~ Martin - Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek](/images/upload/auction_images/20101003/small/560_2.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Winter Landscape with Thawing Creek
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.5 x 25.5 x 1 in. / 31.8 x 64.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears titled on label verso; framed with archival mat
Provenance
Kaspar Gallery, Toronto and Kastel Gallery, Montreal, labels verso
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,200
![#438 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse #438 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse](images/upload/auction_images/20100418/medium/438.jpg)
![#438 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse #438 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse](/images/upload/auction_images/20100418/small/438.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - A Brace of Grouse
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.25 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed
Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
![#439 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge #439 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge](images/upload/auction_images/20100418/medium/439.jpg)
![#439 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge #439 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge](/images/upload/auction_images/20100418/small/439.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - A Brace of Partridge
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.25 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed
Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
![#474 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pitt River and Golden Ear Mountains #474 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pitt River and Golden Ear Mountains](images/upload/auction_images/20091115/medium/474.jpg)
![#474 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pitt River and Golden Ear Mountains #474 ~ Martin - Untitled - Pitt River and Golden Ear Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20091115/small/474.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Pitt River and Golden Ear Mountains
Media watercolour and pastel on paper
Dated
ca. 1906
Size 10.75 x 18.75 x 1 in. / 27.3 x 47.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; framed
Provenance
Art Emporium, Vancouver, label verso; ex-collection George and Lola Kidd, Victoria; proceeds to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Estimate CAD$600-$700
![#486 ~ Martin - Untitled - Day on the Lake #486 ~ Martin - Untitled - Day on the Lake](images/upload/auction_images/20090419/medium/486.jpg)
![#486 ~ Martin - Untitled - Day on the Lake #486 ~ Martin - Untitled - Day on the Lake](/images/upload/auction_images/20090419/small/486.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Day on the Lake
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.5 x 19 x 1 in. / 31.8 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed with archival mat
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
![#72 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills #72 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills](images/upload/auction_images/20081116/medium/072.jpg)
![#72 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills #72 ~ Martin - On the Don, York Mills](/images/upload/auction_images/20081116/small/072.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title On the Don, York Mills
Media oil on canvas
Size 18 x 13 x 1 in. / 45.7 x 33 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; some surface dirt and minor paint loss noted
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
![#492 ~ Martin - Untitled - Village at Sunset #492 ~ Martin - Untitled - Village at Sunset](images/upload/auction_images/20081116/medium/492.jpg)
![#492 ~ Martin - Untitled - Village at Sunset #492 ~ Martin - Untitled - Village at Sunset](/images/upload/auction_images/20081116/small/492.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Village at Sunset
Media watercolour on paper
Size 6.5 x 13.25 x 1 in. / 16.5 x 33.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; laid down on paper board; framed
Provenance
private collection, Arizona
Estimate CAD$400-$500
![#91.1 ~ Martin - Mount Sir Donald in the Selkirks #91.1 ~ Martin - Mount Sir Donald in the Selkirks](images/upload/auction_images/20080420/medium/091_1.jpg)
![#91.1 ~ Martin - Mount Sir Donald in the Selkirks #91.1 ~ Martin - Mount Sir Donald in the Selkirks](/images/upload/auction_images/20080420/small/091_1.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Mount Sir Donald in the Selkirks
Media watercolour on paper
Size 20 x 28.25 x 1 in. / 50.8 x 71.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed with archival mat
Provenance
from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
![#92 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River #92 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River](images/upload/auction_images/20080420/medium/092.jpg)
![#92 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River #92 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River](/images/upload/auction_images/20080420/small/092.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountain River
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.75 x 19.5 x 1 in. / 32.4 x 49.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; framed in period frame
Provenance
proceeds to the Kelowna Art Gallery
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200
![#93 ~ Martin - Mount Hungabee, Banff National Park #93 ~ Martin - Mount Hungabee, Banff National Park](images/upload/auction_images/20080420/medium/093.jpg)
![#93 ~ Martin - Mount Hungabee, Banff National Park #93 ~ Martin - Mount Hungabee, Banff National Park](/images/upload/auction_images/20080420/small/093.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Mount Hungabee, Banff National Park
Media watercolour on paper
Size 19 x 13 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 33 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title on label verso
Estimate CAD$700-$800
![#501 ~ Martin - Lake Louise and Mount Aberdeen #501 ~ Martin - Lake Louise and Mount Aberdeen](images/upload/auction_images/20071118/medium/501.jpg)
![#501 ~ Martin - Lake Louise and Mount Aberdeen #501 ~ Martin - Lake Louise and Mount Aberdeen](/images/upload/auction_images/20071118/small/501.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Lake Louise and Mount Aberdeen
Media watercolour on paper
Size 15.5 x 9 x 1 in. / 39.4 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and titled lower left; framed
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200
![#95 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rushing River #95 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rushing River](images/upload/auction_images/20070422/medium/095.jpg)
![#95 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rushing River #95 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rushing River](/images/upload/auction_images/20070422/small/095.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rushing River
Media watercolour on paper
Size 10 x 13.5 x 1 in. / 25.4 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; laid down on paper board; framed
Estimate CAD$450-$550
![#71 ~ Martin - On Lake Memphremagog, Canada #71 ~ Martin - On Lake Memphremagog, Canada](images/upload/auction_images/20060409/medium/071.jpg)
![#71 ~ Martin - On Lake Memphremagog, Canada #71 ~ Martin - On Lake Memphremagog, Canada](/images/upload/auction_images/20060409/small/071.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title On Lake Memphremagog, Canada
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1915
Size 5.5 x 8.5 x 1 in. / 14 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; copy of inscription 'To Betty from Grandpa ...' and titled by artist on paper attached verso
Provenance
ex-collection P. Roy Wilson, husband of Betty Wilson, granddaughter of Thomas Mower Martin
Estimate CAD$600-$700
![#83 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge #83 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge](images/upload/auction_images/20041114/medium/083.jpg)
![#83 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge #83 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Partridge](/images/upload/auction_images/20041114/small/083.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - A Brace of Partridge
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.25 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Estimate CAD$750-$950
![#84 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse #84 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse](images/upload/auction_images/20041114/medium/084.jpg)
![#84 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse #84 ~ Martin - Untitled - A Brace of Grouse](/images/upload/auction_images/20041114/small/084.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - A Brace of Grouse
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.25 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Estimate CAD$750-$950
![#85 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeist at Dusk, Muskoka #85 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeist at Dusk, Muskoka](images/upload/auction_images/20041114/medium/085.jpg)
![#85 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeist at Dusk, Muskoka #85 ~ Martin - Untitled - Canoeist at Dusk, Muskoka](/images/upload/auction_images/20041114/small/085.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Canoeist at Dusk, Muskoka
Media watercolour on paper
Size 11 x 19 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Provenance
private collection, Ontario and by descent
Estimate CAD$600-$800
![#86 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old House on the Georgian Bay #86 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old House on the Georgian Bay](images/upload/auction_images/20041114/medium/086.jpg)
![#86 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old House on the Georgian Bay #86 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old House on the Georgian Bay](/images/upload/auction_images/20041114/small/086.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Old House on the Georgian Bay
Media watercolour on paper
Size 8.75 x 20 x 1 in. / 22.2 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; bears title verso; some yellowing noted; in period frame
Provenance
private collection, Ontario and by descent
Estimate CAD$600-$800
![#72 ~ Martin - 2nd Concessions, Eglinton and York #72 ~ Martin - 2nd Concessions, Eglinton and York](images/upload/auction_images/20040418/medium/072.jpg)
![#72 ~ Martin - 2nd Concessions, Eglinton and York #72 ~ Martin - 2nd Concessions, Eglinton and York](/images/upload/auction_images/20040418/small/072.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title 2nd Concessions, Eglinton and York
Media oil on canvas
Size 14.25 x 20.25 x 1 in. / 36.2 x 51.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; titled on bottom lip of canvas
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,800
![#73 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Stream #73 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Stream](images/upload/auction_images/20040418/medium/073.jpg)
![#73 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Stream #73 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/20040418/small/073.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Stream
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1891
Size 8.5 x 19.75 x 1 in. / 21.6 x 50.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower left
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,200
![#274 ~ Martin - Untitled - Wooded Landscape with Sheep #274 ~ Martin - Untitled - Wooded Landscape with Sheep](images/upload/auction_images/20031005/medium/274.jpg)
![#274 ~ Martin - Untitled - Wooded Landscape with Sheep #274 ~ Martin - Untitled - Wooded Landscape with Sheep](/images/upload/auction_images/20031005/small/274.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Wooded Landscape with Sheep
Media watercolour on paper
Size 8.5 x 13.25 x 1 in. / 21.6 x 33.7 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Estimate CAD$400-$500
![#275 ~ Martin - Lake Memphremagog #275 ~ Martin - Lake Memphremagog](images/upload/auction_images/20031005/medium/275.jpg)
![#275 ~ Martin - Lake Memphremagog #275 ~ Martin - Lake Memphremagog](/images/upload/auction_images/20031005/small/275.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Lake Memphremagog
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1915
Size 6 x 8.75 x 1 in. / 15.2 x 22.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; bears title on paper attached verso
Estimate CAD$300-$400
![#504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Grazing Cattle #504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Grazing Cattle](images/upload/auction_images/20030413/medium/504.jpg)
![#504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Grazing Cattle #504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Grazing Cattle](/images/upload/auction_images/20030413/small/504.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Grazing Cattle
Media watercolour on paper
Size 10.75 x 15 x 1 in. / 27.3 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left
Estimate CAD$600-$800
![#505 ~ Martin - Untitled - Spaniel #505 ~ Martin - Untitled - Spaniel](images/upload/auction_images/20030413/medium/505.jpg)
![#505 ~ Martin - Untitled - Spaniel #505 ~ Martin - Untitled - Spaniel](/images/upload/auction_images/20030413/small/505.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Spaniel
Media oil on paper board
Size 14 x 10.25 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 26 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal and Heritage Antiques Gallery, Calgary, labels verso
Estimate CAD$600-$800
![#71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Alpine Stream #71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Alpine Stream](images/upload/auction_images/20020414/medium/071.jpg)
![#71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Alpine Stream #71 ~ Martin - Untitled - Alpine Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/20020414/small/071.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Alpine Stream
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1914
Size 12.25 x 9.5 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed [twice] and dated lower right; archival mat
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
![#72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Great Lakes Country #72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Great Lakes Country](images/upload/auction_images/20020414/medium/072.jpg)
![#72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Great Lakes Country #72 ~ Martin - Untitled - Great Lakes Country](/images/upload/auction_images/20020414/small/072.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Great Lakes Country
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1880
Size 21 x 17.75 x 1 in. / 53.3 x 45.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right
Provenance
Collector's Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
![#80 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old Mill #80 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old Mill](images/upload/auction_images/20010506/medium/080.jpg)
![#80 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old Mill #80 ~ Martin - Untitled - Old Mill](/images/upload/auction_images/20010506/small/080.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Old Mill
Media oil on canvas
Size 20.5 x 13.75 x 1 in. / 52.1 x 34.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower centre; some pigment loss and varnish discolouration noted
Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#104 ~ Martin - Untitled - Buffalo at Moonrise #104 ~ Martin - Untitled - Buffalo at Moonrise](images/upload/auction_images/20000508/medium/104.jpg)
![#104 ~ Martin - Untitled - Buffalo at Moonrise #104 ~ Martin - Untitled - Buffalo at Moonrise](/images/upload/auction_images/20000508/small/104.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Buffalo at Moonrise
Media oil on canvas board
Size 12.75 x 22.75 x 1 in. / 32.4 x 57.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; some repair and restoration noted
Reference
as early as 1888, the artist exhibited 'Moonrise on the Prairie, the Old Bull on Guard' with the R.C.A. [catalogue #177]
Provenance
private collection, Toronto
Estimate CAD$2,000-$2,500
![#503 ~ Martin - Untitled - Woodland Falls #503 ~ Martin - Untitled - Woodland Falls](images/upload/auction_images/20000508/medium/503.jpg)
![#503 ~ Martin - Untitled - Woodland Falls #503 ~ Martin - Untitled - Woodland Falls](/images/upload/auction_images/20000508/small/503.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Woodland Falls
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12 x 9.25 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; laid down on paper board
Provenance
private collection, Toronto
Estimate CAD$300-$500
![#504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path in the Mountains #504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path in the Mountains](images/upload/auction_images/20000508/medium/504.jpg)
![#504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path in the Mountains #504 ~ Martin - Untitled - Path in the Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/20000508/small/504.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Path in the Mountains
Media watercolour on paper
Size 10.25 x 14.5 x 1 in. / 26 x 36.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; laid down on paper board
Provenance
private collection, Toronto
Estimate CAD$300-$500
![#97 ~ Martin - Untitled - Interior Woods #97 ~ Martin - Untitled - Interior Woods](images/upload/auction_images/19991101/medium/097.jpg)
![#97 ~ Martin - Untitled - Interior Woods #97 ~ Martin - Untitled - Interior Woods](/images/upload/auction_images/19991101/small/097.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Interior Woods
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.5 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 31.8 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; archival mat; glazed with special glass
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#88 ~ Martin - Source of the Beaver River, British Columbia #88 ~ Martin - Source of the Beaver River, British Columbia](images/upload/auction_images/19990503/medium/088.jpg)
![#88 ~ Martin - Source of the Beaver River, British Columbia #88 ~ Martin - Source of the Beaver River, British Columbia](/images/upload/auction_images/19990503/small/088.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Source of the Beaver River, British Columbia
Media watercolour on paper
Size 21 x 29.5 x 1 in. / 53.3 x 74.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; archival mat
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000
![#89 ~ Martin - Untitled - Duck #89 ~ Martin - Untitled - Duck](images/upload/auction_images/19990503/medium/089.jpg)
![#89 ~ Martin - Untitled - Duck #89 ~ Martin - Untitled - Duck](/images/upload/auction_images/19990503/small/089.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Duck
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1880
Size 12.25 x 16.5 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 41.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, dated and inscribed 'C.A.' lower centre
Reference
the artist exhibited several works with O.S.A. exhibition and signed all the works C.A. including 'Red Head Duck' #143 and 'Red Head and Blue Bill Ducks' #161 as well as exhibiting 'Ducks' with the R.C.A. #148, a watercolour lent by W.S. Robinson
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000
![#90 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral #90 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral](images/upload/auction_images/19990503/medium/090.jpg)
![#90 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral #90 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral](/images/upload/auction_images/19990503/small/090.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Pastoral
Media watercolour on paper
Size 8.5 x 5.25 x 1 in. / 21.6 x 13.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; rounded upper corners; laid down on mat board
Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400
![#237 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Vista #237 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Vista](images/upload/auction_images/19981102/medium/237.jpg)
![#237 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Vista #237 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Vista](/images/upload/auction_images/19981102/small/237.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountain Vista
Media watercolour on paper
Size 9.5 x 13.75 x 1 in. / 24.1 x 34.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left
Provenance
note verso states 'purchased at Sotheby & Co., Oct. 28, 1970 cat.#368
Estimate CAD$700-$900
![#238 ~ Martin - Untitled - Foothill Stream #238 ~ Martin - Untitled - Foothill Stream](images/upload/auction_images/19981102/medium/238.jpg)
![#238 ~ Martin - Untitled - Foothill Stream #238 ~ Martin - Untitled - Foothill Stream](/images/upload/auction_images/19981102/small/238.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Foothill Stream
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1925
Size 9 x 13 x 1 in. / 22.9 x 33 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; inscribed 'From the artist with all good wishes, Christmas, 1925 verso; laid down on paper board
Estimate CAD$700-$900
![#239 ~ Martin - Landscape - Snowy Winter Day with Trees and Fence #239 ~ Martin - Landscape - Snowy Winter Day with Trees and Fence](images/upload/auction_images/19981102/medium/239.jpg)
![#239 ~ Martin - Landscape - Snowy Winter Day with Trees and Fence #239 ~ Martin - Landscape - Snowy Winter Day with Trees and Fence](/images/upload/auction_images/19981102/small/239.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Landscape - Snowy Winter Day with Trees and Fence
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
ca. 1919
Size 6.5 x 10 x 1 in. / 16.5 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; laid down on paperboard; bears title and date on old label verso
Provenance
Richardson Art Gallery, Winnipeg, label verso
Estimate CAD$300-$400
![#234 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Waterfall #234 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Waterfall](images/upload/auction_images/19980504/medium/234.jpg)
![#234 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Waterfall #234 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain Waterfall](/images/upload/auction_images/19980504/small/234.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountain Waterfall
Media watercolour on paper
Size 19 x 12.75 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 32.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right
Provenance
Wallack Galleries, Ottawa, label verso
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#235 ~ Martin - Untitled - Mountain River #235 ~ Martin - Untitled - Mountain River](images/upload/auction_images/19980504/medium/235.jpg)
![#235 ~ Martin - Untitled - Mountain River #235 ~ Martin - Untitled - Mountain River](/images/upload/auction_images/19980504/small/235.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Mountain River
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.25 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears inscription 'Oliver Lumber Co.' verso; archival mat front and back
Provenance
William Haines Framing, Toronto, label verso; private collection, Toronto
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#236 ~ Martin - The Thames Below Kew Bridge #236 ~ Martin - The Thames Below Kew Bridge](images/upload/auction_images/19980504/medium/236.jpg)
![#236 ~ Martin - The Thames Below Kew Bridge #236 ~ Martin - The Thames Below Kew Bridge](/images/upload/auction_images/19980504/small/236.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title The Thames Below Kew Bridge
Media watercolour on paper
Size 11 x 15 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears title verso
Provenance
private collection, Montreal
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200
![#208 ~ Martin - British Columbia Blue Jay #208 ~ Martin - British Columbia Blue Jay](images/upload/auction_images/19971103/medium/208.jpg)
![#208 ~ Martin - British Columbia Blue Jay #208 ~ Martin - British Columbia Blue Jay](/images/upload/auction_images/19971103/small/208.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title British Columbia Blue Jay
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1899
Size 9 x 13.5 x 1 in. / 22.9 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower left; titled verso
Reference
see R.C.A.A., by E.McMann, pg.274 for the many bird paintings he exhibited with the R.C.A. in this time period
Estimate CAD$500-$700
![#211 ~ Martin - Beeches by the Lake #211 ~ Martin - Beeches by the Lake](images/upload/auction_images/19970505/medium/211.jpg)
![#211 ~ Martin - Beeches by the Lake #211 ~ Martin - Beeches by the Lake](/images/upload/auction_images/19970505/small/211.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Beeches by the Lake
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1918
Size 10.5 x 14.5 x 1 in. / 26.7 x 36.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; titled and inscribed 'To Betty from her grandfather with good wishes for Xmas, 1918' on paper attached verso
Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, and Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, labels verso
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#213 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Road #213 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Road](images/upload/auction_images/19970505/medium/213.jpg)
![#213 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Road #213 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Road](/images/upload/auction_images/19970505/small/213.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Road
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1907
Size 10.5 x 16.5 x 1 in. / 26.7 x 41.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower left; signed lower right
Estimate CAD$800-$1,200
![#217 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River Scene #217 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River Scene](images/upload/auction_images/19961104/medium/217.jpg)
![#217 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River Scene #217 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountain River Scene](/images/upload/auction_images/19961104/small/217.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountain River Scene
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.75 x 19.75 x 1 in. / 32.4 x 50.2 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower left; laid down on paperboard
Provenance
private collection, Swift Current, Sask.
Estimate CAD$800-$1,200
![#218 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Scene #218 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Scene](images/upload/auction_images/19961104/medium/218.jpg)
![#218 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Scene #218 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Scene](/images/upload/auction_images/19961104/small/218.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Scene
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
ca. 1902
Size 9.5 x 12.25 x 1 in. / 24.1 x 31.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower centre
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal, label verso; private collection, Montreal
Estimate CAD$800-$1,200
![#219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Lake Scene #219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Lake Scene](images/upload/auction_images/19961104/medium/219.jpg)
![#219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Lake Scene #219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Lake Scene](/images/upload/auction_images/19961104/small/219.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Lake Scene
Media watercolour on paper
Size 9.5 x 6.25 x 1 in. / 24.1 x 15.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; repaired rip in centre; archival mat
Estimate CAD$400-$600
![#307 ~ Martin - Sunset on Ox Tongue Lake, Muskoka Region #307 ~ Martin - Sunset on Ox Tongue Lake, Muskoka Region](images/upload/auction_images/19951106/medium/307.jpg)
![#307 ~ Martin - Sunset on Ox Tongue Lake, Muskoka Region #307 ~ Martin - Sunset on Ox Tongue Lake, Muskoka Region](/images/upload/auction_images/19951106/small/307.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Sunset on Ox Tongue Lake, Muskoka Region
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1919
Size 9 x 11.75 x 1 in. / 22.9 x 29.8 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed, titled, dated and Christmas inscription verso; some handling marks
Estimate CAD$400-$600
![#209 ~ Martin - The Sketch Books of Thomas Mower Martin - 39 volumes 1870 - 1928 #209 ~ Martin - The Sketch Books of Thomas Mower Martin - 39 volumes 1870 - 1928](images/upload/auction_images/19941101/medium/209.jpg)
![#209 ~ Martin - The Sketch Books of Thomas Mower Martin - 39 volumes 1870 - 1928 #209 ~ Martin - The Sketch Books of Thomas Mower Martin - 39 volumes 1870 - 1928](/images/upload/auction_images/19941101/small/209.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title The Sketch Books of Thomas Mower Martin - 39 volumes 1870 - 1928
Media various media on paper
Size 1 x 1 x 1 in. / 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
LOT OF THIRTY NINE VOLUMES FROM 1870-1928; various media on paper; some in better conditions and some with many handling marks and issues
Reference
this rare collection of sketch books range across Canada for a period of sixty years.; the artist started his career north of Toronto and was principally self taught; he was very highly regarded in his day, being appointed first director of the Ontario Government art school and was a founding member of the O.S.A. and a charter member of the R.C.A.; his works are found in almost all the major Canadian public collections
Provenance
from the estate of the artist, by descent to his grandchildren
Estimate CAD$3,000-$5,000
![#210 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains #210 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains](images/upload/auction_images/19941101/medium/210.jpg)
![#210 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains #210 ~ Martin - Untitled - Rocky Mountains](/images/upload/auction_images/19941101/small/210.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountains
Media watercolour on paper
Size 13 x 19.25 x 1 in. / 33 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; laid down on matboard
Provenance
private collection, Victoria
Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500
![#211 ~ Martin - Evening Near Couchiching #211 ~ Martin - Evening Near Couchiching](images/upload/auction_images/19941101/medium/211.jpg)
![#211 ~ Martin - Evening Near Couchiching #211 ~ Martin - Evening Near Couchiching](/images/upload/auction_images/19941101/small/211.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Evening Near Couchiching
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1904
Size 6.5 x 10 x 1 in. / 16.5 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right
Estimate CAD$400-$500
![#219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Clearing in Autumn #219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Clearing in Autumn](images/upload/auction_images/19940426/medium/219.jpg)
![#219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Clearing in Autumn #219 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Clearing in Autumn](/images/upload/auction_images/19940426/small/219.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Clearing in Autumn
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.75 x 9.5 x 1 in. / 32.4 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; laid down on mat board; archival mat front and back
Provenance
purchased from Jerrold Morris Gallery, Toronto
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,500
![#201 ~ Martin - Untitled - Landscape with Pines #201 ~ Martin - Untitled - Landscape with Pines](images/upload/auction_images/19931101/medium/201.jpg)
![#201 ~ Martin - Untitled - Landscape with Pines #201 ~ Martin - Untitled - Landscape with Pines](/images/upload/auction_images/19931101/small/201.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Landscape with Pines
Media watercolour on paper
Size 19.5 x 13 x 1 in. / 49.5 x 33 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; laid down on mat board
Estimate CAD$500-$600
![#202 ~ Martin - Untitled - Indians and Canoe #202 ~ Martin - Untitled - Indians and Canoe](images/upload/auction_images/19931101/medium/202.jpg)
![#202 ~ Martin - Untitled - Indians and Canoe #202 ~ Martin - Untitled - Indians and Canoe](/images/upload/auction_images/19931101/small/202.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Indians and Canoe
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1880
Size 10.25 x 6.75 x 1 in. / 26 x 17.1 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower left; minor repairs; drymounted on mat board; archival material throughout
Estimate CAD$700-$900
![#109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral #109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral](images/upload/auction_images/19930426/medium/109.jpg)
![#109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral #109 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral](/images/upload/auction_images/19930426/small/109.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Pastoral
Media watercolour on paper
Size 8.75 x 5.5 x 1 in. / 22.2 x 14 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; rounded upper corners; laid down on mat board
Provenance
private estate, Ottawa
Estimate CAD$200-$400
![#110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral #110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral](images/upload/auction_images/19930426/medium/110.jpg)
![#110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral #110 ~ Martin - Untitled - Forest Pastoral](/images/upload/auction_images/19930426/small/110.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Untitled - Forest Pastoral
Media watercolour on paper
Dated
1885
Size 10.25 x 6.25 x 1 in. / 26 x 15.9 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed and dated lower right; laid down on mat board
Provenance
private estate, Ottawa
Estimate CAD$200-$400
![#129 ~ Martin - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C. #129 ~ Martin - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.](images/upload/auction_images/19920120/medium/129.jpg)
![#129 ~ Martin - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C. #129 ~ Martin - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.](/images/upload/auction_images/19920120/small/129.jpg)
Artist Thomas Mower Martin
Title Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.
Media watercolour on paper
Size 13.5 x 10 x 1 in. / 34.3 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm.
Notes
signed lower right; bears inscription verso; laid down on paper board; archival mat front and back
Reference
the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Exhibitions and Members 1880-1979, by E.McMann, pg.274 lists a watercolour by a similar name exhibited in 1903
Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$700-$900