Charles Bronfman’s Claridge Collection Auction: Part V: Decorative Arts

April 21, 2015

LOT 50

Lot 50

CAROL BENOIT (1955 - )

CAROL BENOIT (1955 - )
Lot 50 Details
CAROL BENOIT (1955 - )

L ‘UNICYCLE

mixed media
28" x 45" x 6" — 71.1 x 114.3 x 15.2 cm.
signed to lower right of case in pen

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

West End Gallery, Montreal, QC

Note:



CAROL BENOIT (1955 - )

Carol Benoit was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec in 1955. He is a self-taught mixed-media artist who has exhibited since 1984, and his work is part of several corporate and private collections. Benoit lives in Lac Connelly, Quebec.

Selected Corporate, Private and Public Collections

Alcan
B.C.E. 
B.C.P des Laurentides
Claridge Collection, Montreal, QC
Cote St-Luc library, Montreal, QC
Corby
Saco
smartvision

Selected Solo and Group Exhibitions
 
1999 La maison des Arts de Laval, Quebec
1996 State Street Gallery, Sarasota, Florida
1994 Maison de la culture Rosemont, Montreal, QC
1991 Organization of Independent Artists ( O.I.A ) New York, NY 
1987, 1990 Galerie Shayne, Montreal, QC
1986 Maison de la culture Maisonneuve, Montreal, QC     
1985 Galerie Stewart-Hall, Pointe Claire, QC      
1984 Ottawa Christmas Sales, ON      
1984, 1985 Toronto Craft Show, ON   
1984 Winter End Show, Toronto , ON    
1983 Festival de la tulipe, Ottawa, ON    
Place des Arts, Montreal, QC
1983, 1984 Salon des métiers d’art du Québec, Montreal, QC   

Selected Prizes and Awards

1986 Bronze medal, collage; Certificate of excellence, sculpture; Certificate of
excellence, wall relief, International Art Competition, New
1986 Research and Development Grant, Hydro Québec
1984, 1986, 1993, 1996 Grant, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec

Selected Links

carolbenoit.com

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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