By Mark Skeffington When is a print more than just a print? The answer: When it’s a Sampson-Matthews silkscreen. Prints aren’t as valued or sought-after by art collectors. However, Canadian art silkscreens produced by the Sampson-Matthews Ltd. company of Toronto from 1942-1963 hold a special place in the homes of many art collectors. The silkscreens also hold a special place in the history of Canadian art and Canada. The story is familiar to some, but not to … [Read more...]
Passing | Conrad Furey
March 6, 2014 by
Acrylic on Masonite (over wood board) Size: 12" by 15" Price: SOLD Details: Painted 2002. Signed, Titled and Numbered 21552 on verso. Framed: Wood frame, measures approximately 12.5" by 15.5" Provenance: Private Collection. Letter of Authenticity from Conrad Furey Estate Available. Please tell us if you're interested in buying or selling works by Conrad Furey … [Read more...]
Emerald Lake | Alan Collier
November 24, 2013 by
Silkscreen Size: 20" by 27" Price: SOLD Details: Silkscreen by Sampson-Matthews Ltd., 1950, Signed on print. Mint Condition. Unframed Provenance: Private Collection. Please tell us if you're interested in buying or selling works by Allan Collier … [Read more...]
Group of Seven inspires artist John Leonard
November 10, 2013 by
By Mark Skeffington With hundreds of exhibits to his credit, artist John C. Leonard doesn’t worry about self-promotion or seek out publicity. “I’ve had more than 350 shows. I don’t need the promotion,” the 69-year-old Canadian artist says, explaining his relatively low profile, especially online. Stories and bios about John Leonard are hard to find, even though he has exhibited since the late 1960s in Canada and abroad, and his works are held in dozens of public and corporate … [Read more...]
Repatriating Conrad Furey’s art
October 7, 2013 by
Newfoundland-born Conrad Furey was a quintessential Canadian artist, so it seems strange to discover his artworks sitting in Hawaii. Conrad Furey is perhaps best known for his colourful, simply-rendered paintings depicting everyday life on the land and waters of Newfoundland: fishers fishing, mummers mummering, people dancing, etc. The largely self-taught artist also painted Canadians enjoying everyday life: people playing music, sports, going for balloon rides, even taking a bath. But … [Read more...]
The Longevity of Canadian Artists
September 3, 2013 by
The death of Alex Colville at age 92 in July 2013 was a reminder of the amazing longevity of many Canadian artists. Imagine an artistic career encompassing six or seven decades, plenty of time to explore different and sometimes ever-changing dreams, impulses, inspirations, influences, styles, mediums. Of course, not all Canadian artists had lives and creative careers spanning decades. Some, sadly, left us too soon – Tom Thomson at age 40, George Kulmala at 44 – before sharing all their … [Read more...]
Inukshuk | Ken Kirkby
August 13, 2013 by
Oil on Canvas Size: 30" by 36" Price: SOLD Details: Signed lower right. Framed: Black and grey wood frame, measures 36" by 42.5" Provenance: Private Collection Additional Information and Photos Available Upon Request … [Read more...]
Abstract | Peter Haworth
August 13, 2013 by
Acrylic on Masonite Size: 20" by 25" Price: SOLD Details: Signed lower right. Framed: Gold wood frame, with white linen mat, measures 31" by 36.5" Provenance: Private Collection Please tell us if you're interested in buying or selling works by Peter Haworth … [Read more...]
