Patrick graduated from OCADU in 2005 and has 15 years of experience working in fine art galleries and auction houses. Joining the Cowley Abbott team in 2019, Patrick has enthusiastically continued developing his knowledge of historical, modern and contemporary Canadian art.
Patrick, you are immersed in art in all
aspects of your life, as you are an artist yourself! This is of great benefit
to Cowley Abbott and wonderful to have an artist on staff. Can you tell us a
bit about your art practice and inspiration?
It has definitely been useful to draw on a
familiarity with painting materials and processes. I often find myself looking
very closely at paintings and thinking about the process the artist went
through. It is such an immense privilege to be surrounded by incredible works
by so many different artists each day. My own paintings are a mix of different
influences, sort of a dialogue between geometric structures and more painterly
forms. It’s abstract, but I see it as a “content-based abstraction”.
As an alumnus of the Ontario College of
Art and Design, you walked the halls that many celebrated Canadian artists also
frequented. Can you share what your studies at OCAD were focused on and how
that experience informed your decision to work in the art world?
The history associated with OCAD is pretty
fascinating. It’s so rewarding to look at art and also learn about the lives of
artists, local histories and the wider social and cultural contexts. While I
was at OCAD, the focus was very much on studio practice, and it was a great
time to experiment with different mediums and connect with peers and teachers.
Any long-term creative pursuit is going to have ups and downs, but painting
seems to have a way of constantly pulling me back. So I feel very fortunate to
be working in a field where I’m very much engaged with art of the past and
present.
Patrick Staheli can be
reached directly by e-mail at [email protected]. Stay tuned for
the next installment of “Introducing the Cowley Abbott Team” in a week!
Lot 147: Ronald York Wilson, Prehistoric Enigma mixed media on paper, 8.75 x 9 ins Estimate: $400-600
Accessible Art Picks in the February Online Auctions
Cowley Abbott’s February online auctions are divided into three categories: Canada & Abroad, Three Dimensions, Works on Paper & Prints. I am going to highlight some of my (more affordable) picks and provide a bit of background information as to why I chose them.
Lot 14: W.E. Atkinson, Shades of Evening oil on canvas, 20 x 16 ins Estimate: $1,500-2,000
In my previous blog post, I mentioned how I like auctions because they expose you to a wide range of art, making you consider some artworks you wouldn’t have otherwise sought out. For example, I am generally drawn to abstract art because I studied it in school and it is modern and often colourful. If I were to look to buy art at a gallery I would probably seek out a modern art exhibition. That being said, the artworks that strike me the most in this month’s sales would be considered quite traditional: George Reid’s Sketch for “Spring” and William Edwin Atkinson Shades of Evening. They are both soft and romantic, with a very impressionistic quality. This goes to show that auctions can open your eyes to new things – they provide the opportunity to surprise yourself!
Lot 58: Manly MacDonald, Baker House Close, Edinburgh etching, 10.25 x 8 ins Estimate $250-350
Etchings are a beautiful type of printmaking that require an impressive and painstaking technique. The image is first etched by hand into a copper plate, then submerged in acid, then run through a printing press. The process requires an incredible attention to detail with essentially no margin for error, and as a result I feel that etchings deserve more attention than they often receive. Manly MacDonald’s etching Baker House Close, Edinburgh is a charming and delicate depiction of a Scottish street scene, and it has an estimate of only $250-350.
Lot 104: Marion Post Wolcott Jitterbugging on a Saturday Night in Juke Joint near Clarksdale, MI, 1939 gelatin print, 10 x 8.75 ins Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Marion Post Wolcott was a notable American photographer, best known for documenting poverty and deprivation in the United States during the Great Depression. Her photographs are in the collections of large museums such as the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is exciting to see one of Wolcott’s historical photographs from 1939 offered in the February Works on Paper & Prints auction: lot 104, Jitterbugging on a Saturday Night in Juke Joint near Clarksdale, MI, 1939.
Lot 153: Harold Town, Stretch Blue on Grey serigraph, 40 x 28.5 ins Estimate: $300-400
Harold Town’s Stretch Blue on Grey is a fantastic print. The stretched-out blue bands are fun and would add the perfect pop of not-too-bright colour to a room. It was made in 1971, so it bears that 60s/70s mod aesthetic, yet it could also pass as contemporary. With an estimate of only $300-400, it is really a great opportunity!
Lot 168: Ivan Eyre, Echo etching, 10 x 13 ins Estimate: $300-400
Echo by Ivan Eyre is another example of the intricate etching technique, as well as an example of the accessibility of the artist’s prints in comparison to his oil paintings. Eyre is a contemporary artist whose work is in demand at the gallery level and auction level. Eyre’s acrylic painting Amber Pass was in Cowley Abbott’s June 2021 live auction, with an estimate of $80,000-120,000, and the work sold way above the estimate for $228,000. The artist’s prints, such as Echo, with an estimate of $300-400, are evidently a much more accessible way to own one of his works. Bonus: it is nicely framed!
Lot 76: Catherine Widgery, Businessman with Attaché Case painted aluminum Estimate: $1,500-2,000 Lot 81: Catherine Widgery, Woman with Baby Carriage painted aluminum Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Two aluminum maquettes for Catherine Widgery’s art installation “City People” are being offered in the Three Dimensions sale. Located on Front Street across from Toronto’s Union Station since 1989, “City People” consists of various pedestrian figures made of painted aluminum – some are stationary and mounted on the wall, while many are mounted on pedestals. Businessman with Attaché Case and Woman with Baby Carriage are a fun opportunity to own a piece of Widgery’s process in creating the famous art installation.
Lot 14: W.E. Atkinson, Shades of Evening oil on canvas, 20 x 16 ins Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Dans mon blog précédent, j’ai mentionné à quel point j’aime les ventes aux enchères, car elles nous exposent à un large éventail d’art, nous faisant envisager certaines œuvres d’art que nous n’aurions pas recherchées autrement. Par exemple, je suis généralement attirée par l’art abstrait parce que je l’ai étudié à l’université et parce qu’il est moderne et souvent coloré. Si je cherchais à acheter de l’art dans une galerie, je chercherais probablement une exposition d’art moderne. Cela étant dit, les œuvres qui me frappent le plus dans les ventes de ce mois-ci seraient considérées comme assez traditionnelles : Sketch for « Spring »de George Reid et Shades of Evening de William Edwin Atkinson. Ils sont à la fois doux et romantiques, avec une qualité très impressionniste. Cela démontre que les enchères peuvent nous ouvrir les yeux à de nouvelles choses – elles nous donnent l’occasion d’être surpris !
Lot 58: Manly MacDonald, Baker House Close, Edinburgh etching, 10.25 x 8 ins Estimate $250-350
Les eaux-fortes sont un beau type de gravure qui requièrent une technique impressionnante et minutieuse. L’image est d’abord gravée à la main dans une plaque de cuivre, puis immergée dans de l’acide, ensuite passée dans une presse à imprimer. Le processus nécessite une attention au détail pointue et ne permet aucune marge d’erreur, ce qui me mène à penser que les eaux-fortes méritent plus d’attention qu’elles n’en reçoivent habituellement. L’œuvre de Manly MacDonald, Baker House Close, Edinburgh est une représentation charmante et délicate d’une scène de rue écossaise, avec une estimation de seulement 250 à 350 $.
Lot 104: Marion Post Wolcott Jitterbugging on a Saturday Night in Juke Joint near Clarksdale, MI, 1939 gelatin print, 10 x 8.75 ins Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Marion Post Wolcott était une photographe américaine de renom, surtout connue pour avoir documenté la pauvreté et les privations aux États-Unis pendant la Grande Dépression. Ses photographies font partie des collections de musées tels que le Smithsonian et le Metropolitan Museum of Art. Il est excitant de voir l’une des photographies historiques de Wolcott de 1939 proposée dans la vente aux enchères d’oeuvres sur papier et gravures : lot 104, Jitterbugging on a Saturday Night in Juke Joint near Clarksdale, MI, 1939.
Lot 153: Harold Town, Stretch Blue on Grey serigraph, 40 x 28.5 ins Estimate: $300-400
Stretch Blue on Grey de Harold Town est une œuvre d’art fantastique. Les bandes bleues allongées sont amusantes et ajouteraient la touche parfaite de couleur à une pièce. Ayant été complétée en 1971, elle porte l’esthétique « mod » des années 60/70, mais elle pourrait aussi passer pour une œuvre contemporaine. Avec une estimation de seulement 300-400 $, c’est vraiment une belle opportunité !
Lot 168: Ivan Eyre, Echo etching, 10 x 13 ins Estimate: $300-400
Echo par Ivan Eyre est un autre exemple de la technique d’eau-forte, ainsi qu’un exemple de l’accessibilité des gravures de l’artiste comparativement à ses peintures à l’huile. Eyre est un artiste contemporain dont le travail est en demande au niveau des galeries et des enchères. La peinture d’acrylique d’Eyre, Amber Pass, figurait dans la vente aux enchères en salle de Cowley Abbott en juin 2021, avec une estimation de 80 000 à 120 000 $, et l’œuvre s’est vendue bien au-dessus de l’estimation, pour 228 000 $. Les tirages de l’artiste, comme Echo, estimé entre 300 et 400 $, sont évidemment un moyen beaucoup plus accessible de posséder une de ses œuvres. Bonus : c’est joliment cadré !
Lot 76: Catherine Widgery, Businessman with Attaché Case painted aluminum Estimate: $1,500-2,000 Lot 81: Catherine Widgery, Woman with Baby Carriage painted aluminum Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Deux maquettes en aluminium pour l’installation artistique « City People » de Catherine Widgery sont proposées dans la vente Trois Dimensions. Situé sur la rue Front en face de la gare Union à Toronto depuis 1989, « City People » est composé de diverses figures de piétons en aluminium peint – certaines sont fixées au mur, tandis que d’autres sont montées sur des piédestaux. Businessman with Attaché Case et Woman with Baby Carriage présentent des occasions amusantes de posséder un morceau du processus de Widgery dans la création de la célèbre installation artistique.
Je vous invite à parcourir les trois sessions d’enchères de février. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour toute information complémentaire à [email protected]. Les enchères se terminent le 1er mars 2022.
In the spirit of Valentine’s
Day, Cowley Abbott profiles a selection of some of our favourite artist
couples. These artists shared a personal chemistry which helped form the
background of their lifelong artistic pursuits.
Painter Rita Letendre met
Kosso Eloul while travelling in Italy in 1962. The couple married two years
later, moving between Los Angeles and New York before settling together in
Toronto in 1969. The two shared many fundamental artistic ideas, and their
respective predilection for geometric abstraction both contrasts and
compliments the other in interesting ways.
When Paterson Ewen met
Françoise Sullivan in 1949, their relationship formed the basis of a fruitful
creative exchange. Sullivan was a member of the influential group Les
Automatistes, and introduced Ewen to an entirely new milieu. Ewen’s
artistic development was deeply impacted by the Quebec group’s experimental
abstraction.
Paterson Ewen, Untitled Price Realized: $20,400Joan Mitchell and Jean Paul Riopelle in Chicago, about 1957 Photo Credit: Anonymous Photographer; Yseult Riopelle Archives https://ago.ca/events/joan-mitchell-and-jean-paul-riopelle-creativity-and-collaboration
Over the course of a
24-year relationship, Joan Mitchell and Jean Paul Riopelle lived and painted
together. The two influential painters sustained a rich exchange of creative
ideas, sharing their deep commitment to their art. As documented in the Art
Gallery of Ontario’s 2018 exhibition Mitchell/Riopelle: Nothing in Moderation,
similar formal and intellectual concerns become clear when viewing the work
of both artists side by side.
Jean Paul Riopelle, Sans titre (circa 1959) Price Realized: $504,000Josef and Anni Albers Photo Credit: The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, https://albersfoundation.org/artists/biographies/
Among the most notable
artist couples of the 20th century are Josef and Anni Albers. The two met in
1922 during the heyday of the Bauhaus art and design school in Weimar, Germany.
In 1925, they married in Berlin. Following the closure of the school in 1933,
the couple fled Nazi rule and resumed their careers at the Black Mountain
College in North Carolina. The Albers’ extraordinary union fueled
one another’s creativity,
each developing into leading figures of twentieth-century modernism. Josef and
Anni Albers were married for 51 years.
Josef Albers, I-S f (Danilowitz 195) Price Realized: $10,320
Romantic partnerships can
form the basis of a dynamic, fruitful exchange of ideas, artistic concerns and
formal practices. Cowley Abbott invites you to watch for the works of these art
power-couples, along with many more, featured in our upcoming auctions.
Peter
is our western Canada representative, offering services related to private sales of
fine Canadian artwork. Prior
to establishing Ohler’s Fine Art in 2018, Peter’s career began in 1980 at
Masters Gallery in Calgary. His role in the Canadian art world has
certainly evolved since then, having handled many, many works of art and
carving a distinctive role for himself within the industry. In 2022, Ohler’s Fine Art was acquired by Cowley
Abbott with Peter joining the firm as the company’s Western Canada
Representative, continuing his work in private sales while pursuing artwork for
inclusion in Cowley Abbott’s live and online auctions. Peter continues to
advise clients who wish to buy or sell art, providing expert evaluation and
advisory services through this new venture with Cowley Abbott. Peter recently came to Toronto for a brief visit and we were
able to pick his brain on a few things!
Peter,
you are a new member of the Cowley Abbott team and we are delighted to have you
join the ranks! You reside in Calgary, your hometown, and act as our western
Canada representative – a very exciting development for the firm as we begin to
represent the country from coast to coast! Can you share a bit about your role
at the auction house and what services you are providing for western Canada?
So
far, I’ve done lots of shipping for you. You seem to be landing some great
pieces for your upcoming auctions. It makes sense that your western clients
would want to send their fine art east where the market seems to be stronger.
This is not a surprising development but a big change for me as I have spent
most of my career sourcing things in the east to sell to clients out west.
While I will continue my work as a private dealer, I will also assist Cowley Abbott any way I can. Primarily working to secure consignments for your exciting online or live sales. I happen to know where a lot of great art is hanging.
It
is evident that you enjoy handling works by artists that involve research
and mining for information. In that vein, do you have a favourite artist,
period or movement? Perhaps there is an artwork or artist that has had a major
influence on you?
I’m old school so the Group of Seven is still where it’s at for
me. The first Canadian art book I read was Russell Harper’s Painting in Canada.
The stories of the early group members canoeing and painting in northern
Ontario were captivating. Of the group JEH MacDonald has always been my
favorite. Man could he paint. If I only end up with one picture at the end of
all this, I would like to own a great MacDonald Algoma oil sketch. I’ve had a
couple recently but of course I sold them.
If you wish to discuss acquiring or selling an artwork
privately contact Peter at [email protected]to discuss how we
can provide this fast, confidential and stress-free service. We will also buy
artworks if you would like a quick sale.
Katherine
is our Montreal Representative with nine years of experience in the Canadian
auction industry. Together with her academic background in art history, she has
developed a specialty in the Canadian post-war abstract art movements. She is
passionate about writing – on topics of fine art, art collecting, and the
auction world.
Katherine, you have been a
member of the Cowley Abbott team since 2016 and your role has greatly evolved
over the last few years. You now reside in Montreal, your hometown, and act as
our Montreal representative – a very exciting development for the firm as we
begin to represent the country from coast to coast! Can you share how your role
at the auction house has advanced and what services you now provide for the
province of Quebec?
I
started working at the Cowley Abbott Toronto gallery in 2016 in a Client
Services position, and then became a Canadian Art Specialist in 2018. In 2020,
during my maternity leave, I moved to Montreal and returned to Cowley Abbott as
the Montreal Representative. My current role involves many of the same aspects
as when I lived in Toronto, such as online valuation inquiries and writing for
the auction catalogues, but I am also excited to now offer a face-to-face and
bilingual service in Montreal and its surrounding areas. I meet with clients in
person to view and pick up artworks, and I organize regular shipments to
Toronto for a hassle-free consignment process. I have to say though, I do miss
Toronto and seeing the Cowley Abbott team in person on a regular basis, and I
am really looking forward to more trips back to the city in this upcoming year!
As a lover of art, you have
always promoted collecting art at auction and we know that you wish to
encourage younger audiences to become active in the auction world. Can you tell
us a little bit about why this topic interests you? You have started a new blog
on art collecting at CowleyAbbott.ca. We can’t wait to read the next
instalment!
I
am an art historian and art lover, though I feel very strongly that art can be
appreciated at many levels and price ranges. Of course, I swoon over the
enormous Riopelle and Borduas paintings at museums, but I also get excited
about a $300 etching that can bring colour or charm or mood to your own walls
at home. There has been a recent resurgence of interest among young people in
home decor that is unique, vintage and sustainable, rather than what you’d find
at a big box store. I think this trend is also carrying over into art
collecting, and online auctions are the perfect fit for this audience, being a
platform for finding original and quality artworks at a wide price range. My
blog aims to dispel some misconceptions about the auction world and make it
approachable to new collectors. So stay tuned!
Perry pictured here with resident evaluator Katherine Gray and host Nick Uhas on the set of the Netflix show Blown Away, Season One. Photo courtesy of Marble Media.
Cowley
Abbott has rapidly grown to be a leader in the competitive Canadian auction
industry since its foundation. Our expansion into the international art market
with a dedicated department and the offer of a rare painting by the enigmatic
superstar David Bowie in our first International Art Auction in June 2021 led
to notable exposure for both the artwork and the firm, selling for $108,120 (a
new global auction record). We
invite you to become acquainted with our specialists in our new blog series and learn more
about Cowley Abbott’s pivotal role in the auction industry.
Perry Tung, Senior
Canadian and International Art Specialist
Perry is a fine art specialist and auctioneer with over 20
years of experience in both the primary and secondary art markets, with
knowledge of both Canadian and International Art. Perry joined Cowley Abbott in
December of 2020 and began building the International Art Department, a very
exciting venture for the auction house. Did you know that Perry has volunteered
his time for countless charity auctions over the years and also was a guest
judge on a hit tv television show?
Perry, you have been a regular commentator
and lecturer on Canadian art and the auction market in Canada during your years
in the industry. As a guest judge on an episode of the acclaimed Netflix show, Blown Away, you had the opportunity to
work directly with artists and witness glassblowers creating artworks in real
time. Tell us more about this experience and how you came to be involved. Any
memorable moments from Pop Art Blowup?
One of the show’s creators saw a tv interview I had
done and contacted me. We met, they pitched the show and a couple of months
later we were filming the episode. The most memorable thing was learning about
glass blowing, the terminology and techniques. It was amazing to be in the
hotshop with these talented artists and watch them create something inspired by
Pop Art.
Also, readers should note that
“Blown Away” is still available to watch on Netflix!
Tune in and watch Perry evaluate the talented contestants!
Each year you volunteer your time
as an auctioneer for various charity events across Toronto, including Art with
Heart’s Contemporary Fine Art Auction benefiting Casey House and Snap! A
Contemporary Canadian Photography Auction for the Aids Committee of Toronto.
These are fantastic causes! How long have you been volunteering as an
auctioneer for these charity auctions? When do Art with Heart and Snap! take
place this year? We are excited!
I’ve been
involved with Art with Heart for eighteen years and with Snap! for about
fifteen years. This year is the Twentieth
Anniversary of Snap! and we are excited to host the live broadcast from Cowley Abbot on
March 24th. Art with Heart will be in October this year and we are delighted to host the
previews again at our galleries.
Perry Tung can be reached directly by e-mail at [email protected].
Stay tuned for the next installment of “Introducing the Cowley Abbott Team” in a
week!
Starting an Art Collection & Why You Should Look to Auctions
Lot 14: Peter Deutsch, High Fidelity vinyl copolymer on canvas estimate $1,000-2,000
Collecting art can be fulfilling and add personality to your home. As a thirty-something-year-old art specialist, I have quite a few friends and family members buying their first homes and asking me where they can buy art to put on their walls. For many reasons (admittedly including the fact that I work at an auction house), I recommend online auctions as a way to start and build an art collection. Cowley Abbott’s January online auctions offer great examples of accessible art in a range of styles, subjects, and media. I am happy to share some general art collecting advice and my affordable art picks from the current sale.
Lot 39: Robert Montgomery The People you Meet Become Ghosts Inside of You and Like This You Keep Them Alive colour photograph estimate $1,200-1,500
Browse Indefinitely
It is important to spend time surrounded by art in order to create a context for yourself. Find ways to look at art on a regular basis, through museum and gallery visits, Instagram accounts, the Google Arts & Culture app, and scrolling through online auction listings. Every time you see a work of art, let yourself react to it. Ask, “do I like this? Why or why not?” These experiences will help you develop your personal taste.
Lot 73: Rita Letendre, Northern Legend serigraph estimate $300-500
Learn (some of) the Lingo
Art comes in many forms and materials, and it is worth learning their differences, for the purposes of both aesthetics and value. The general categories include painting, drawing, prints (of which there are many types – etchings, silkscreens, lithographs, etc), photography, sculpture and mixed media. An oil painting is a one-of-a-kind work of art, but also more expensive due to its rarity. Prints, which are duplicate images from a limited edition, are often more readily available and affordable than original paintings. For example, lot 73 is Northern Legend, a 1967 print by Rita Letendre. The estimate is $300-500, far below the typical prices in the tens of thousands for her oil paintings.
Lot 110: Ted Harrison, Ice Moon, Hockey Game two serigraphs estimate $600-800
Be Patient and Enjoy the Journey
Please take your time in this process. When someone asks me for advice on how to find a work of art for their home, I often have to tell them that they should not expect to find something in a day or even a week. Don’t just buy something quickly to fill a blank wall. That being said, if a particular work really grabs you for whatever reason, then go for it! It is better to buy something you love even if you have no idea where it will find a place in your home. Art collecting is a lifelong journey that is never complete – it is always evolving and it reflects how your personality and tastes have changed. Looking at every piece in your collection is like an old journal or photo album–every piece you collect along the way will remind you of a particular moment in your life.
Lot 111: Raphael Montpetit, Dégel oil on board estimate $500-700
Comment commencer une collection d’art & pourquoi vous devriez vous tourner vers les enchères
Lot 14: Peter Deutsch, High Fidelity copolymère de vinyl sur toile estimation 1 000 – 2 000 $
La collection d’œuvres d’art peut être épanouissante et ajouter de la personnalité à votre maison. En tant que spécialiste de l’art dans la trentaine, j’ai pas mal d’amis et de membres de ma famille qui achètent leur première maison et me demandent où ils peuvent acheter de l’art pour mettre sur leurs murs. Pour de nombreuses raisons (y compris le fait que je travaille dans une maison de vente aux enchères), je recommande les ventes aux enchères en ligne comme moyen de démarrer et de constituer une collection d’art. Les ventes en ligne de Cowley Abbott de janvier offrent d’excellents exemples d’art accessible dans une gamme de styles, de sujets et de médias. Je suis heureuse de partager quelques conseils généraux sur la collection d’art ainsi que mes choix d’art abordables de la présente vente.
Lot 39: Robert Montgomery, The People you Meet Become Ghosts Inside of You and Like This You Keep Them Alive photographie en couleurs estimation 1 200 – 1 500 $
Parcourez indéfiniment
Il est important de passer du temps entouré d’art afin de se créer un contexte.Trouvez des façons de voir de l’art régulièrement, par le biais de visites de musées et de galeries, de comptes Instagram, de l’application Google Arts & Culture et en parcourant les listes d’enchères en ligne. À chaque fois que vous voyez une œuvre d’art, laissez-vous réagir. Demandez, “est-ce que j’aime ça? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas?” Ces expériences vous aideront à développer votre goût personnel.
L’art se présente sous de nombreuses formes et matériaux, et il vaut la peine d’apprendre leurs différences, à des fins esthétiques et de valeur. Les catégories générales comprennent la peinture, le dessin, les gravures (dont il existe de nombreux types – eaux-fortes, sérigraphies, lithographies, etc.), la photographie, la sculpture et les techniques mixtes. Une peinture à l’huile est une œuvre d’art unique, mais elle est aussi plus chère en raison de sa rareté. Les tirages, qui sont des images en double d’une édition limitée, sont souvent plus facilement disponibles et abordables que les peintures originales. Par exemple, le lot 73 est Northern Legend, une sérigraphie de 1967 de Rita Letendre. L’estimation est de 300 à 500 $, bien inférieure aux prix typiques de plusieurs dizaines de milliers de ses peintures à l’huile.
Lot 110: Ted Harrison, Ice Moon, Hockey Game lot de deux sérigraphies estimation 600 – 800 $
Soyez patient et profitez du voyage
Veuillez prendre votre temps dans ce processus. Quand quelqu’un me demande des conseils pour trouver une œuvre d’art pour sa maison, je dois souvent lui dire qu’il ne faut pas s’attendre à trouver quelque chose en un jour ou même une semaine. Ne vous contentez pas d’acheter quelque chose rapidement pour remplir un mur vide. Cela étant dit, si un article en particulier vous attrape vraiment pour une raison quelconque, alors allez-y ! Il est préférable d’acheter quelque chose que vous aimez même si vous ne savez pas où il trouvera sa place dans votre maison. Collectionner des œuvres d’art est un processus qui dure toute la vie et qui n’est jamais complet – il évolue constamment et reflète l’évolution de votre personnalité et vos goûts. Regarder chaque pièce de votre collection est comme un vieux journal ou un album photo – chaque article que vous collectionnez en cours de route vous rappellera un moment particulier de votre vie.
Lot 111: Raphael Montpetit, Dégel huile sur bois estimation 500 – 700 $
Cowley Abbott bridges the gap
between traditional art auction services and the online fine art
marketplace. Our experienced specialists strive to form relationships with
clients built on professionalism, transparency and trust. We believe that art collecting
should be approachable, educational and rewarding for both new and seasoned
collectors. We invite you to become acquainted with our specialists in our new
blog series and learn more about Cowley Abbott’s prominent place in the
Canadian art industry.
Katlin Rogers,
Canadian Art Specialist
Did you know Canadian
Art Specialist, Katlin Rogers is also a qualified personal property appraiser?
Specializing in Historical and Post War Canadian Art, Katlin has been a Member
of the International Society of Appraisers since 2018. Receiving Chapter Impact
Awards from the Canadian Chapter of ISA and practicing hundreds of hours of
appraisal work, Katlin can assist you with your formal appraisal needs!
As a member of
the International Society of Appraisers, Katlin, you are part of a leading professional personal property appraisal
association, which allows you to perform a myriad of fine art appraisals
as a specialist at Cowley Abbott. Can you tell us more about the appraisal
services offered at the firm and your role as an
ISA qualified appraiser?
Many of our clients
have practical issues of insurance and estate concerns when it comes to their art
collection. Receiving top training with the International Society of Appraisers
sharpened my skill set to provide our clients with bespoke appraisal services.
I have been fortunate to be able to work with clients who have built
exceptional collections of blue chip Canadian art, including works
by Jack Bush, Jean McEwen, Jean Paul Riopelle, David Milne, A.Y. Jackson, Maud
Lewis and William Kurelek, among many others. Many of these artworks have not
been traded on the open market and it is a pleasure to be able to handle these collections,
connect with clients and discuss current market conditions.
The Sotheby’s Institute of Art London in the United Kingdom is where you received your Master’s in Art Business. Can you tell us about what your studies were focused on and how that experience informed your decision to work in the auction industry?
Studying in a global
art center was certainly an important experience. The Sotheby’s program in
London was open to a global view, however, I tailored my studies towards the
Canadian marketplace, taking a deep dive into the public and private sectors of
our regional art market. For my Master’s Thesis, I took a very focused look on
how the world perceives regional markets and examined the Canadian art market
from qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Researching the auction market
between 1967- 2015 provided invaluable insight into previous and current trends
in the market and auction business strategies. This research allowed me to hit
the ground running when I returned to Canada and began working in the auction
industry. Ever since it has been a pleasure linking undergraduate art history
and theory studies, and post-grad art business studies, with real world
experience handling incredible artworks.
Katlin Rogers can be reached
directly by e-mail at [email protected].
Stay tuned for the next installment of “Introducing the Cowley Abbott Team” in
a week!
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