Consignor’s Online Auction of Works on Paper, Prints & Books is a fantastic place to begin for someone new to the world of collecting art. The February sale offers a selection of prints, drawings, oil and watercolour paintings, photography and books to choose from in a broad range of prices, for both the emerging and seasoned collector. Purchasing a work on paper is often a more affordable opportunity to own an original work of art, or a print by a prominent artist whose original works are less accessible.
Presented below are some great examples of quality artworks offered in the February auction, all of which have estimates below $1000. Browse by your preferred subject matter, from calming landscapes, still lifes and street scenes to bold abstracts and expressive figural works. Keep in mind there is a total of 237 lots in the auction, so please visit our online catalogue for the entire selection.
LANDSCAPES
Lot #219: RFM McInnis
Farm in Sunshine
watercolour, 9 x 12 ins
Estimated: $150.00 – $200.00
Lot #85: Thomas de Vany Forrestall
Lumber Dealer
watercolour, 9 x 12 ins
Estimated: $700.00 – $900.00
Lot #74: Bruno Bobak
Willows
watercolour, 9.5 x 11.5 ins
Estimated: $500.00 – $700.00
Lot #38: Ronald William Bolt
Rocky Mountain Suite #5
lithograph 22 X 30 ins
Estimated: $250.00 – $350.00
STREET SCENES
Lot #50: Nicholas Hornyansky
St Lawrence Market
aquatint in colours
5.75 ins x 7.5 ins
Estimated: $200.00 – $300.00
Lot #51: Nicholas Hornyansky
Towers of the University
aquatint in colours
5.25 x 4.5 ins
Estimated: $150.00 – $250.00
Lot #127: Fred Taylor
Looking Up St. Cecile Street, Montreal
colour serigraph
11 x 8.25 ins
Estimated: $400.00 – $600.00
Lot #139: Auguste Lepère
L’abrevoir au Pont-Marie, Paris
etching
6 x 9 ins
Estimated: $100.00 – $150.00
ABSTRACT
Lot #61: Alex Janvier
Untitled Composition
watercolour
19 x ins
Estimated: $900.00 – $1,200.00
Lot #19: William Perehudoff
La Plonge
colour lithograph
27 x 36.5 ins
Estimated: $500.00 – $700.00
Lot #33: Jean-Paul Jerome
Guinée #37
acrylic on card
7 x 4.75 ins
Estimated: $400.00 – $600.00
Lot #15: Gordon Rayner
Untitled
colour lithograph
22.5 x 29 ins
Estimated: $400.00 – $600.00
PORTRAITS & FIGURES
Lot #37: Jean Paul Lemieux
ten unsigned photolithographs
19 x 23 ins
Estimated: $900.00 – $1,200.00
Lot #22: Walter Joseph Phillips
House of the Gulls, Karlukwees
woodblock
4.5 x 5 ins
Estimated:$500.00 – $700.00
Lot #59: Ken Danby
The Sculler
colour serigraph
16.5 x 14 ins
Estimated: $300.00 – $400.00
Lot #88: Thomas Sherlock Hodgson
Couple Study
watercolour
22 x 15.25 ins
Estimated: $500.00 – $700.00
STILL LIFE
Lot #92: Sarah Robertson
Floral Study in Blue
watercolour and graphite
11 x 9 ins ( 27.9 x 22.9 cms )
Estimated: $700.00 – $900.00
Lot #119: Carl Heywood
Story in Sunshine
colour screenprint
28.75 x 39.5 ins
Estimated: $400.00 – $600.00
Lot #140: William Garnet Hazard
Still Life of Sunflowers
watercolour
21.75 x 18.25 ins
Estimated: $600.00 – $800.00
Lot #167: William Griffith Roberts
Pears in Old
watercolour
9.75 x 6.5 ins
Estimated: $125.00 – $175.00
A Few Things to Keep in Mind…
-The estimate is our prediction of the selling price based on previous sales of similar works at auction – however, it is possible for the work to sell for a price lower (or higher) than the estimate. Check the online listing for the lot you’re interested in to see current bid.
-A buyer’s premium of 18% and applicable taxes are added to the final selling price of an artwork – something to factor in when placing a bid.
-Many artworks are framed, while others are not. Frames can be pricey – often several hundred dollars for a custom frame. Although the frame does not affect Consignor’s estimated value of an artwork, it does affect the total amount a buyer will spend on an artwork to hang in their home.
-You can request a condition report online to obtain specific details about the condition of an artwork, which can vary for works on paper, and affects any future conservation or restoration that may be needed.
Why Buy at Auction?
The quality and value of artworks sold at auction are often far superior to something of the same price at a commercial gallery or retail store. Auction prices reflect fair market value, whereas galleries set a higher, retail price for an artwork. Another advantage is that an artwork purchased at auction is more likely to retain its value, and may even increase in value. Consignor’s online auctions offer an optimal venue for the emerging collector. The concept of collecting art should not be intimidating and it is much more accessible than you think!
More Questions?
Our specialists are happy to answer any further inquiries regarding the February sale or the auction process. Contact us by phone at 416-479-9703, by email at [email protected], or visit the Consignor gallery at 326 Dundas Street West. We are hosting a coffee break event aimed toward emerging collectors on Saturday, February 17th, starting at 11 am. All are welcome to stop by the gallery to view the artworks in person and chat with us about art collecting!
