TORONTO, April 27, 2015 /CNW/ - Heffel, the leader in Canadian art at auction, is proud to announce its spring 2015 collection, boasting a vast representation of Canadian artistic excellence. The 145 lots will be presented at a live auction on May 27, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The group is expected to achieve between $7 million and $10 million (according to conservative estimates) and the sale will undoubtedly receive both national and international attention.
The spring 2015 live auction is highlighted by masterworks from renowned Canadian artists who have received recent worldwide acclaim. Following its celebrated exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, England, "Emily Carr: From the Forest to the Sea" has moved to its current home at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. Relatively unknown outside of Canada prior to the exhibition, Emily Carr's work has received glowing reviews from some of the most important art critics globally. Carr, whose work has seen overwhelming success at auction, including the record-breaking $3.4 million sale of The Crazy Stair (The Crooked Staircase) by Heffel in 2013, is featured in this season's catalogues with seven works on the auction block.
Heffel is also proud to offer four lots by internationally recognized Canadian painter, Lawren Harris. The fall of 2015 will see a highly anticipated show dedicated to this leading Group of Seven artist at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, an institution known for its cultural relevance and progressive exhibitions.
"It is certainly an exciting time to be a part of the Canadian art market. Important national figures like Lawren Harris and Emily Carr are gaining deserved momentum and global recognition and we're humbled to be a part of that," explains David K.J. Heffel, President of Heffel. "Season after season we are proud to offer works by such talented artists, but this year we are thrilled that there is a heightened sense of admiration for Canadian art internationally."
Heffel was the first, and remains the only auction house to produce separate detailed catalogues for each of its two sessions; Canadian Post-War & Contemporary Art and Fine Canadian Art.
Heffel's Canadian Post-War & Contemporary Art highlights include:
Heffel's Fine Canadian Art highlights include:
Heffel's Spring 2015 Live Auction Schedule
To give interested buyers from across Canada an opportunity to view these extraordinary works, the collection is being previewed in three cities leading up to the live auction:
The two-part live auction will take place in Vancouver on Wednesday, May 27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, Burrard Entrance, Room 211 (1055 Canada Place).
For details on the previews and live auction, and to access the online catalogues, please visit www.heffel.com.
About Heffel
Heffel has sold more Canadian art than any other auctioneer worldwide, approaching half a billion dollars in art sales since 1978. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, Heffel has the most experienced team of fine art specialists in Canada and provides superior client service to both sellers and buyers internationally.
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Image with caption: "A highlight in Heffel's spring live auction is Emily Carr's canvas, Forest Light, featured on the cover of the Fine Canadian Art catalogue (est. $400,000 - 600,000). (CNW Group/Heffel Gallery Limited)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150427_C7539_PHOTO_EN_14751.jpg
Image with caption: "Gregory Curnoe's rare full-sized sculpture, Funny Bicycle, stands out in Heffel's spring live auction and is the cover lot for the Canadian Post-War & Contemporary Art catalogue (est. $75,000 - 95,000). (CNW Group/Heffel Gallery Limited)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150427_C7539_PHOTO_EN_14752.jpg
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Since 1978, Heffel has connected passionate collectors across the world with outstanding works of art, with sales totaling three quarters of a billion dollars. With facilities in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, Heffel has the most experienced team of fine...
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