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THE VARLEY FINE ART AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
2015
Varley
Art Gallery
of Markham
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FINE ART AUCTION
Contents
A Message from the Mayor and Ward 3 Councillor
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Messages from our Chair and Development Officer
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Our Sponsors, Sponsoring Galleries, Independent
Artists and Donors
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Culinary Creations
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Message from the Varley Foundation Board Chair
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Live Auction
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THE VARLEY ART GALLERY
Every year, the Varley-McKay
Art Foundation of Markham
organizes a Fine Art Auction to
support the Varley Art Gallery.
In its 17th year, it is with the
same engagement and with the
same enthusiasm that the Auction
Committee gives shape to this
exciting event.
The goal of the auction is to
raise funds to support a large
portion of the educational
activities offered to the community
through the Varley Art Gallery’s
many programs.
The Varley-McKay Art Foundation
of Markham and the Varley Art
Gallery work hand in hand to
fulfill their mandates and offer a
sustainable vision for the benefit
of all.
Dedicated to engaging the
community through innovative and
quality programming, the Varley
Art Gallery is a place to learn,
create and experience some of
the best in artistic expression.
Since 1997, the Varley Art
Gallery has featured one of the
largest collections of Frederick
Horsman Varley’s work. Varley
was a member of the renowned
Group of Seven painters, and
lived in Unionville from 19571969. The Varley Art Gallery
offers high quality exhibitions and
educational programs for adults
and children, including in-house
and outreach programs. The
Gallery’s events and exhibitions
engage the community and draw
visitors to Markham.
Your support of the Varley-McKay
Art Foundation of Markham,
through the Varley Fine Art
Auction, will allow the Varley Art
Gallery to continue to thrive.
The Varley-McKay Art
Foundation of Markham
and the Varley Art Gallery
teams thank you in
advance for your support!
COVER IMAGE:
Harry Britton (1878-1958)
St. Ives Harbour, pastel, 26x20
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A Message from the Mayor
On behalf of Members of Council and the City of Markham, I am pleased to extend
a warm and sincere welcome to all those attending the 2015 Annual Art Auction
“Art for All: Enriching Lives with Art”.
Now in its 17th year, this annual art auction is a signature fundraising event for the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. The event benefits the Varley-McKay Art
Foundation of Markham, which supports the Varley Art Gallery. The evening brings
together friends, neighbours, artists and all those who support the Varley Art Gallery
for an exceptional evening where over 50 original pieces of art will be auctioned off
to the highest bidder during this live auction.
The development of the arts is important to our community and since 1997 when
the Gallery first opened its doors, you have built a reputation for high quality
exhibitions and hands-on art related activities designed to educate and encourage
art appreciation in visitors of all ages and interests. This year, visitors to the Varley
can enjoy the recent renovations in the lobby and programming space.
This evening of “Art for All” which includes refreshments, fine wine and live music
by a Cuban trio is sure to be an event to remember.
As Mayor, I am a proud supporter of the Varley Art Gallery and I am delighted
to extend my best wishes for another successful event and thank you for your
continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Frank Scarpitti
Mayor
Welcome to the Varley Art Auction and Gala!
Every year a small dedicated committee works on bringing this special Varley event
to fruition. They reach out to sponsors, gather donations of high quality art, create
the catalogue, arrange the fantastic food and drink and train the many volunteers
who assist throughout the evening.
Where would we be without this wonderful group of volunteers?
I thank them all for their contribution to the Gallery and I thank all members of the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham for their effort all year long.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the auction. Bid high, bid often!
Don Hamilton
Unionville Ward 3 Councillor
dhamilton@markham.ca
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A Message from our Chair and Development Officer
Thanks to everyone for attending this, our 17th Annual Varley Fine Art Auction. Your generous support allows the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham the ability to provide funding support for many of the art programs
offered to the community by the Varley. In addition, we are able to assist with the funding for various exhibitions
at the gallery that enhance our community’s arts and culture. As always, there are many volunteers that help make
this annual event a success and I would like to thank them all for their willingness to participate in this important event.
art auction chair
I would also like to recognize the core members of this year’s auction committee who have spent many hours
to help pull this event together. And without their leadership at all stages of the planning and execution,
tonight’s auction would not have been possible.
Congratulations to all of our 2015 Auction Committee Members:
Doriana Cabeceiras – Thanks for bringing your expertise and planning to this annual event.
Francesca Dauphinais – Thank you for managing the event and making sure this year’s Auction was a
success. Your experience, attention to detail, and dedication are invaluable assets to the entire committee.
Don Hamilton – Thanks for all of your efforts at securing the many corporate sponsorships for this year’s auction.
George Huff – Thanks as always for the artwork acquisitions and valuable input.
John Ingram – Thanks for working with the artwork acquisitions team and bringing your invaluable gallery expertise
Linda McIntosh – Thanks for working with the artwork acquisitions team.
Johanna Meharg – Thanks for the artwork acquisitions, securing the culinary creation sponsors and silent
auction donations.
Santo Natale – Thanks for working to secure community business donors and silent auction donations.
Ernestine Tahedl – Thanks for your support with art from the galleries.
Peter Wales – Thanks for your technical set-up of the event.
Edie Yeomans – Thanks once again for the art acquisitions from your network of artists in the Toronto area.
Development Officer
Thanks again to an awesome team.
Paul Keeling,
Chair – The Varley Fine Art Auction
It has been such a privilege to work with this year’s Fine Art Auction Committee and the Varley Art Gallery team.
I am especially grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a dedicated group of volunteers – volunteers
who hold the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham and the Varley Art Gallery very dear to their hearts.
An event like tonight would not be possible without the kindness, support and effort of each and every volunteer
assisting this evening. For a complete list of the volunteers assisting us this evening, please visit the Varley-McKay
Art Foundation of Markham’s website www.visitthevarley.com
Sincere thanks,
Francesca Dauphinais
Development Officer
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham
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SPONSORS
MCKAY SPONSOR
DIRECTOR’S SPONSOR
FRIENDS OF THE VARLEY
MASONGSONG ASSOCIATES
ENGINEERING LIMITED
Proudly Serving
Markham and the
GTA Development
Industry for 25 Years
Sponsoring Galleries:
Dorset FINE ARTS
GALLERY
24 Hazelton Avenue Toronto 416.929.2220 | www.ingramgallery.com
DECOR SPONSOR
BIG LOVE BALL
7800 Kennedy Road, Suite 201 • Markham, Ontario • L3R 2C7 • T: (905) 944-0162
Phoebe Lo Events
Blossom and Bloom
Independent Artists and Donors:
Edward Abela
Michael Adamson
Robert Amirault
Joan Armour
Leslie Benczik Team Remax All-Stars
Blink Optical
Bordered Image
Brenda Bornstein
Ann Canal Boscariol
Shelly Burke
Tony Calzetta
Don Cavin
Anthony Colangelo
Don Corbett
Creative Outdoor Advertising
Dr. Keith Scott and First Choice
Markham Limousine
Ferrovia
Firkser Designs
Didi Gadjanski
Gail George
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Sheila Ghazarian
Kareen Hague
Andrew Hamilton
Pauline Holancin
George Huff
John Ingram
Frankie Ip
Harry James
David Jean
Ana Jurpik
Barbara Karsh
Nicole Katsuras
Avo Koplimae
James Lane
Maureen Lowry
Maxwell’s Mens Shop
Claudia McCabe
Linda McIntosh
Marilyn McKay
Johanna Meharg
Barbara Mitchell
Wendy Moses
Kayo O’Young
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John Stuart Pryce
Janet Read
Queensbridge Mill
Sass Tea
Lynne Schumacher
Shepherd’s Cottage
Steamwhistle
Stella and Dot
Sundance Balloons
The Mortgage Domain
The Queensbridge Mill
The Sarum Room Salon & Spa
Treetop Trekking Stouffville
V. Hempen Jewellers
Jackie Wilkinson
Nicole Wong Clark
CULINARY Creations
We are grateful for the generous contributions of the restaurants and
culinary businesses listed below. Please acknowledge them this evening
and remember them the next time you are dining out or ordering in.
Al Dente’s
39 Main Street, North
Markham, ON
905-471-5670
www.aldenterestaurant.com
Ithaca Restaurant
5308 Hwy 7 E.
Markham, ON
905-471-4590
www.ithaca.ca
Smash Kitchen & Bar
4261 Highway 7 East, Unit A18
Markham, ON
905-940-2000
www.smashkitchen.com
Congee Queen
5308 Highway 7 East
Markham, ON
905-209-8988
www.congeequeen.com
Mom’s Cookie Jar
P.O. Box 64713
Unionville, ON
905-604-4464
info@momscookiejar.ca
Starbucks
201 Main Street
Unionville, ON
905-944-0703
www.starbucks.ca
Corporate Gourmet
19A Bullock Drive #14
Markham, ON
Old Firehall Confectionery
170 Main Street
Unionville, ON
905-415-9192
www.oldfirehallconfectionery.com
The Duchess of Markham
53 Main Street
Markham, ON
905-294-3181
www.duchessonline.com
Cucina Locale
4471 Hwy 7 East
Unionville, ON
905-479-2405
www.cucinalocale.ca
In addition, we gratefully acknowledge the following food and beverage supporters:
Prosecco Donor:
RE/MAX All-Stars
Realty, Inc., Brokerage
Markham Office
5071 Highway 7, East
905-477-0011
Sushi courtesy of:
Santo Natale
RE/MAX All-Stars
Realty, Inc. Brokerage
Markham Office
5071 Highway 7, East
905-477-0011
Refreshments for our volunteers:
Michael-Angelo’s
8555 Woodbine Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 4X9
905-307-8555
www.michaelangelos.ca
Assorted Pastries courtesy of:
Stouffville Toyota
1288 Millard Street
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON M3B 3K4
289-301-0020
www.stouffvilletoyota.ca
Beverage supporters:
Diamond Estates
1067 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
905-641-1042
www.diamondestates.ca
Steam Whistle Brewing
The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto, ON M5V 3M9
416-362-BEER (2337)
www.steamwhistle.ca
Cannoli courtesy of:
Dena Kakaletris
Safebridge Financial Group
501-1500 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON M3B 3K4
416-466-5858
www.safebridgefinancial.com
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Varley-McKay Art Foundation Board
Howard Back
Susan Gray, Secretary
Councillor Don Hamilton
John Ingram
Sid Karsh, Treasurer
Paul Keeling, Vice Chair
Sammy Lee
Santo Natale
Craig McQuat
Terrence Pochmurski, Chair
Beverley Schaeffer
Ernestine Tahedl
Edie Yeomans
The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham is pleased to support the Varley Art Gallery in its 18th year as a premier cultural
destination in the GTA. The Varley Art Gallery is committed to presenting some of the finest art produced or exhibited in Canada.
Besides supporting these exhibitions, the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham also assists the Varley Art Gallery by providing
resources to enhance programming that creates a place to learn and experience some of the best in human creativity.
Programs such as studio courses, art camps for children, in-house and outreach programs for schools along with numerous
special events. The Varley Art Gallery continues to plan more innovative events and exhibitions, becoming even more
embedded in the communities it serves.
The annual Varley Fine Art Auction allows the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham to support the Varley Art Gallery and its
role in creative expression in Markham and beyond. We hope you find this event to be a wonderful opportunity to purchase a
work of art for personal enjoyment at home or the office while at the same making a much-appreciated contribution to the
Foundation to enable it to continue its support of the Gallery.
Terrence Pochmurski, Chair
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham
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LIVE AUCTION
STEPHEN RANGER is widely known as Canada’s leading auctioneer for charitable
and fundraising events. In addition, Stephen is also engaged in the planning, oversight and
operational management of speciality and estate auctions.
Stephen contributes his time and expertise to over 20 auctions each year raising in excess
of 2 million dollars for the community. Clients include Casey House Art with Heart, The Toronto
Symphony Fine Wine Auction, OCAD University Whodunnit, Covenant House, Canadian
Opera Company Fine Wine Auction, York University Fisher Fund for Neo Tropical Conservation,
Robert McLaughlin Gallery RMG Exposed, MS Society of Canada, Youth Employment Services,
SERVE Canada, Best Buddies, Creative Arts Workshop, Opera Atelier, the STOP Foodbank,
Out of the Cold, Portland Place, Hunter and Cook, Operanation and Grand Cru for the Toronto
Western Hospital.
Information for Guests and Prospective Purchasers
Bidding is by number only. If you have not received a bidding paddle, you may do so at the
registration desk. Please note that you are responsible for all items charged to your number.
Please do not loan your number to anyone.
Some items may have a “reserve” or minimum bid. The highest bidder will be determined by
the auctioneer. After each lot, the auctioneer will call out the winning bid and then the bidder’s
number.
Try Bidding Higher and Good Luck
The catalogue lists information about each work of art. These listings are based on available
information, and we make no warranties or representations as to their correctness. Efforts have
been made to confirm and authenticate each piece. Please note that we cannot guarantee its
authorship or provenance.
All items are sold “as is,” so please examine those that interest you before you bid.
The estimated gallery prices listed in this catalogue are based upon information supplied by
the providing galleries, artists, and professional art appraisers. We ask that successful bidders
pay for and remove all purchases by the end of the evening.
You can pay for items during the evening, about 30 minutes after they are auctioned.
It is not necessary to wait until the end of the night.
Payment can be made by cash, personal or company cheque (with identification), VISA,
MasterCard and American Express.
No buyer’s premium will be charged. No HST will be charged on purchases.
*The entire proceeds of the sale of items marked with an asterisk will be donated to the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham
Images of the artwork represented in this catalogue are details of the larger work.
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LOT 1
LOT 2
Frankie Ip
Echo
Oil on canvas
24x36
Provided by the Artist
Estimated price: $1,800
*
LOT 4
Maureen Lowry
For the Love of Painting
Mixed Media
38x50
*
LOT 3
Ann Canal Boscariol
Lynne Schumacher
Cool Dream
Acrylic
36x48
Aspen Woods
Oil on canvas
40x30
Provided by the Artist
Provided by the Artist
Estimated price: $1,800
Estimated price: $3000
LOT 5
David Dawson
Foothills of the Rockies
Gouache
24x36
*
LOT 6
Jackie Wilkinson
Burano - Deconstructed
Acrylic
24x30
Provided by the Artist
Provided by George & Margi Huff
Provided by the Artist
Estimated price: $900 - $1,200
Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,300
Estimated price: $550
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LOT 7
Linda McIntosh
Learning to Fly
Washi on Wood
24x24
Provided by the Artist
Estimated price: $800
*
LOT 10
LOT 8
LOT 9
Douglas Edwards
Claudia McCabe
Snow Birches
Oil on canvas
30x40
Tea for Blues
Acrylic
36x36
Provided by Trias Gallery
Provided by Claudia McCabe
and Buckingham Fine Art
Estimated price: $2,900
LOT 11
Estimated price: $2,200
LOT 12
Christopher Estridge
Andrew Hamilton
Pauline Holancin
(1951-2010)
Road to Charlevoix
Acrylic
20x30
By the Lake
Oil on canvas
20x24
Provided by the Artist
Provided by the Artist
Estimated price: $2,000
Estimated price: $1,000
Cascade
Gouache on linen
45x45
Provided by Trias Gallery
Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,500
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*
LOT 13
LOT 14
Christopher Langstroph
Fair Ground
Acrylic
40x36
Provided by Christopher Langstroph
and Oeno Gallery
LOT 15
Joan Armour
Ernestine Tahedl
Autumn Trees
Acrylic on canvas
36x36
Pond, First Snow
Acrylic on canvas
33x31
Provided by Joan Armour
Provided by Trias Gallery
and Buckingham Fine Art
Estimated price: $2400
Estimated price: $2,000
Estimated price: $4,000 - $4,700
SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH TASTING
An outstanding success last year!
A tiered tasting for eight participants of at least 8 premium
and rare single-malt Scotch Whiskeys with Dr. Keith Scott.
Dr. Scott is a collector and recognized expert who has toured
North America leading tasting sessions for several of Scotland's
leading distillers. You will be surrounded by fabulous contemporary
paintings and ceramics in the Markham home of George Huff.
First Choice Markham Limousine Service will pick you up and
bring you home from a single address. Tasting on a date of your
choice (in June, Sunday to Wednesday).
PROVIDED BY DR. KEITH SCOTT
AND FIRST CHOICE MARKHAM LIMOUSINE
Estimated price: $2,000
*
LOT 16
Dr. Keith Scott
and First Choice
Markham Limousine
Single Malt Scotch Tasting for Eight
Provided by Dr. Scott and First Choice
Estimated price: $2,000
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LOT 17
Ningeokuluk Teevee
White Caribou, 2010 Cape Dorset
Stone Lithograph 42/50
22.8x30.72
*
LOT 18
Pudlalik Shaa
Diving Bear
Stone (Serpentinite)
approx. 9x8
Provided by Gallery Phillip
Provided by Dorset Fine Arts
Estimated price: $900 - $1,100
Estimated price: $1,400 - $1,800