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Jean Paul Lemieux, RCA (1904-1990), Canadian
LE PIQUE NIQUE, 1968 (detail)
Price Realised: $73,950

ONLINE AUCTION

Photographs


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
June 26 at 2 PM ET

A curated selection of photographs by Edward Burtynsky, Edouard Boubat, Edward Steichen, Harry Callahan, André Kertész, Eadweard Muybridge, and Peter Henry Emerson are offered in this auction. These works reflect distinct approaches to light, form, and the trajectory of the photographic medium, spanning early innovation to contemporary works.

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Edward Burtynsky (b. 1955), Canadian
SHIPBREAKING #1, CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH, 2000
Estimate: $6,000—8,000

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ONLINE AUCTION

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
June 26 at 3 PM ET

This auction offers outstanding works by Canadian and international artists including Jack Yeats, Édouard Cortès, Randolph Hewton, John Little, and Jean Carzou. Additional highlights by Marie Laurencin, Peter Clapham Sheppard, Wolf Kahn, Louis de Niverville, Kim Dorland, Lindee Climo, Barker Fairley, and Théo Tobiasse complement this diverse presentation.

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Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), German/American
COLONIAL HOUSE IN PUTNEY, VT, 1979
Estimate: $5,000—8,000

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ONLINE AUCTION

Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
June 26 at 2 PM ET

A selection of sculpture and graphics that will interest both novice and seasoned collectors alike. Notable names include Kenojuak Ashevak, Parr, Mary Pudlat, Floyd Kuptana, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Jessie Oonark, Silas Kayakjuak, Henry Evaluardjuk, Germaine Arnattaujuq, Napachie Pootoogook, Nuveeya Ipeelee, Joe Talirunili, George Arluk, Saggiak, Kiakshuk, Ralph Qayalik Porter, Luke Anguhadluq, Pudlo Pudlat and others.

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Lawren Stewart Harris
NORTH SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR, CA. 1927
Price Realised: $4,392,750

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Notable Sales

After Fu Baoshi

After Fu Baoshi

MOUNTAINOUS RIVER LANDSCAPE


December 02, 2013

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $807,500

Rare Ming-Style Blue and White Vase, Meiping, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)

Rare Ming-Style Blue and White Vase, Meiping, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)


December 05, 2011

Estimate $150,000-$250,000

Realised: $692,500

A Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Painted Mirrors, 18th Century

A Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Painted Mirrors, 18th Century


December 06, 2018

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $132,000

Le Pho

Le Pho

黎譜 (1907-2001) 花 油彩 画布


May 20, 2021

Estimate $70,000-$90,000

Realised: $144,000

A Blue and White and Iron-Red Decorated Square Vase, Qianlong Mark, Mid 20th Century

A Blue and White and Iron-Red Decorated Square Vase, Qianlong Mark, Mid 20th Century


December 02, 2021

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $132,000

A Large Cloisonné Enameled and Gilt Bronze-Inlaid Double-Gourd Vase, 18th/19th Century

A Large Cloisonné Enameled and Gilt Bronze-Inlaid Double-Gourd Vase, 18th/19th Century


June 09, 2022

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $348,000

An Imperial-Style Famille Rose Enameled Glass Snuff Bottle, Mid 20th Century

An Imperial-Style Famille Rose Enameled Glass Snuff Bottle, Mid 20th Century


June 29, 2023

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $102,750

A Small White Jade Figure of an Apsara, Yuan Dynasty or Later

A Small White Jade Figure of an Apsara, Yuan Dynasty or Later

元或更晚 白玉洒金皮飞天像


November 21, 2024

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $122,750

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Auctions & Events

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

Begins closing: June 26, 2025 AT 3:00 PM

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Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics

Begins closing: June 26, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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Photographs

Begins closing: June 26, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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Rugs & Carpets

Begins closing: July 10, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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