Untitled
83.82 cms x 74.93 cms (33 ins x 29.5 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Jones, Saint John at the auction event "June Collection: Art & Luxury" held on Sun, Jun 22, 2025.
Lot 148
Lot 148
Estimate: CAD $2,000 - $3,000
Realised: CAD $2,800
Realised: CAD $2,800
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Collection of Hugh Pryce-Jones, Toronto/St. Thomas, Ontario
By descent to current Private Collection, Nova Scotia
A number of important Canadian artworks in this auction were collected by Hugh Pryce-Jones. Pryce-Jones was an active member of the Toronto art scene in the 1960s and 1970s and served as the Director of Development for the expansion of the Art Gallery of Ontario in the early 1970s.
Notes:
NORTHERN RIVER
1943
The Sampson-Matthews Silkscreen Project (1941–1963) was one of the largest public art initiatives in Canadian history, aimed at fostering national identity and supporting the war effort through the dissemination of art. Spearheaded by Group of Seven members A.Y. Jackson and A. J. Casson, and in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada, the project produced high-quality silkscreen reproductions of Canadian artworks, primarily landscapes, to boost morale among troops and promote Canadian culture domestically and abroad.
Executed by the Toronto-based firm Sampson-Matthews Ltd., the project featured works by prominent artists such as Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, and Lawren Harris. The silkscreens, often measuring 30 x 40 inches, utilized oil-based inks and were notable for their vibrant colours and durability. The popularity of these prints led to their widespread distribution in public institutions, including schools, libraries, and government offices.
Collection of Hugh Pryce-Jones, Toronto/St. Thomas, Ontario
By descent to current Private Collection, Nova Scotia
A number of important Canadian artworks in this auction were collected by Hugh Pryce-Jones. Pryce-Jones was an active member of the Toronto art scene in the 1960s and 1970s and served as the Director of Development for the expansion of the Art Gallery of Ontario in the early 1970s.
Notes:
NORTHERN RIVER
1943
The Sampson-Matthews Silkscreen Project (1941–1963) was one of the largest public art initiatives in Canadian history, aimed at fostering national identity and supporting the war effort through the dissemination of art. Spearheaded by Group of Seven members A.Y. Jackson and A. J. Casson, and in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada, the project produced high-quality silkscreen reproductions of Canadian artworks, primarily landscapes, to boost morale among troops and promote Canadian culture domestically and abroad.
Executed by the Toronto-based firm Sampson-Matthews Ltd., the project featured works by prominent artists such as Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, and Lawren Harris. The silkscreens, often measuring 30 x 40 inches, utilized oil-based inks and were notable for their vibrant colours and durability. The popularity of these prints led to their widespread distribution in public institutions, including schools, libraries, and government offices.
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 Jones auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Jones auction house for permission to use.