Ancient Relics
121.9 cms x 182.9 cms (48 ins x 72 ins)
Signed upper right; titled on the bottom edge; titled and dated "circa 1980" on a label on the reverse; unframed
made in 1980
Lot offered for sale by Cowley Abbott, Toronto at the auction event "Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian & International Art (Session 1)" held on Wed, Dec 6, 2023.
Lot 44572
Lot 44572
Estimate: CAD $30,000 - $50,000
Realised: CAD $312,000
Realised: CAD $312,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature:
Greg A. Hill, "Alex Janvier", Ottawa, 2016, page 18
Notes:
Born on Le Goff Reserve, Alberta, his talent was discovered by Reverend Father Bernet-Rolande at the Blue Quill Residential School. He later studied at the Southern Alberta College of Art, Calgary, under Illingworth Kerr, Stanford Perrot, Kenneth Sturdy, Ronald Spickett, Marion Nicoll, Robert Oldrich, W. Drohan and Stanford Blogett. Janvier won many awards during his study at the College and received a four year diploma in Fine Art and Craft. Afterwards, he taught art with the Extension Department of the University of Alberta at Edmonton; also at the Edmonton Art Gallery; Edmonton City Recreation Department (two years). His work entitled “Out Lady of Teepee†was chosen to represent Canadian Native Painting in the Vatican in 1950.
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature:
Greg A. Hill, "Alex Janvier", Ottawa, 2016, page 18
Notes:
Born on Le Goff Reserve, Alberta, his talent was discovered by Reverend Father Bernet-Rolande at the Blue Quill Residential School. He later studied at the Southern Alberta College of Art, Calgary, under Illingworth Kerr, Stanford Perrot, Kenneth Sturdy, Ronald Spickett, Marion Nicoll, Robert Oldrich, W. Drohan and Stanford Blogett. Janvier won many awards during his study at the College and received a four year diploma in Fine Art and Craft. Afterwards, he taught art with the Extension Department of the University of Alberta at Edmonton; also at the Edmonton Art Gallery; Edmonton City Recreation Department (two years). His work entitled “Out Lady of Teepee†was chosen to represent Canadian Native Painting in the Vatican in 1950.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.