100 Year Commemorative Poster “Enzo Ferrari 1898-1998″. Ferrari F355 Challenge race at Maranello, Italy, the race course owned by the factory. July 17,18,19, 1998. The winner won the ” 1º Enzo Ferrari Trofeo”. Float mounted on masonite with a support frame on the back so it won’t warp.

“Arab Hunter” bronze by Charles Fach. Late 19th, early 20th century French school. An outstanding bronze animalier sculpture, “The Arab Hunter”. A green patinated group depicting a bearded rider with primitive rifle and curved dagger reining back his rearing stallion. Good, detailed model. Signed on the base. Executed c. 1880s in solid bronze with a green patina with a touch of brownish/red under-colour. It stands on a solid, green marble, veined plinth (base). Excellent condition.

“La femme tenant un voile”. Woman Holding Veil. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18.  Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. Dali, himself, is in this picture at the bottom.  The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre.  The catalog reference numbers from the official Salvador Dali experts are as follows: Albert Field Catalog page 40, #68-6C, Michler Lopsinger Catalog page 177-78, #358. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. There is one tiny missing chip from the border of the frame. Excellent condition. Very rare.

“La femme a cheval”. “Woman on Horseback”. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18. Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. Dali, himself, is in this picture at the bottom.  The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre right. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. Excellent condition. Very rare.

“Le Torse” (The Torso). From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18. Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also hand signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre right. The catalog reference numbers from the official Salvador Dali experts are as follows: Albert Field Catalog page 40, #68-6M; Michler Lopsinger Catalog page 177-78, #362. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. There is a tiny piece missing from the border of the frame and normal wear and tear. Full linen matting.  Excellent condition. Very rare.

“Les aigrettes”. “The Brushes”. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18.  Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. Dali, himself, is in this picture at the bottom.  The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre right. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. There are a couple of small pieces missing from the border of the frame and normal wear and tear.  Excellent condition. Very rare. $7,600. Frame size: 21″ H x 16.75″ W. Lithograph size: 15″ H x 11″ W. Wt: 3 lb. 1.6 kg.

A very nice Sergio Bustamante paper maché toadstool. One of three in a set. All with green borders and blue sky. It has good design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, probably by Sergio. It seems that this is an original piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. Not signed but definitely Sergio. Excellent condition with a couple of very minor marks.

A very nice Sergio Bustamante paper maché toadstool. One of three in a set. All with green borders and blue sky. It has good design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted by Sergio. Signed: Sergio Bustamante” in black ink on the edge. It seems that this is an original piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. Excellent condition with no blemishes visible.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s large paper maché, painted ostrich eggs. Motley green and ochre background with dull blue sky. Some fading with age. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, of course by Sergio. This could be an early piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink. C. 1970. Perfect condition with no blemishes.

Tortuga en Boda – Turtle Bride or Turtle in Wedding. Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante. Ceramic and hand painted. Signed and numbered: “Sergio Bustamante 14/150 ©” This is one of a pair that goes with “Armadillo Groom”. Turtle and Armadillo were going to get married but Armadillo left her at the alter. He packed his valise and left, but now he feels guilty and remorse so he stops and sits under a huge toadstool to think about it. She is in her wedding vail with a big ribbon in her hair. She is carrying her bouquet of daisies to toss to one of her girlfriends. She is depressed and has her heart in her hand. Perfect condition. Rare. Should be sold with Armadillo Groom. Have COA dated November 1995. Perfect condition.

Ceramic and metal owl in the manner of Sergio Bustamante. Mexican, not signed but very good quality painting and metal work. Very good condition.

Huevo Avestruces (Egg Ostriches). Unique, one-off, ceramic, Sergio Bustamante sculpture. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante ©” in black paint under one of the ostriches. All, non-edition pieces were painted by Sergio Bustamante, himself.  That is why they are much more collectible than “factory editions”. Lots of great detail in the painting. The bodies of the birds are painted in a graduated way – time consuming. Have COA dated January 2004. Excellent condition.

Paper maché, by Sergio Bustamante. C.1986. This is signed and numbered “Sergio Bustamante 54/350″. Colourfully painted in the finest of detail typical of Bustamante. Small blemish on the bottom – can’t see it from the top. A very fine example of his work. Have COA and BOS dated January 1989. Excellent condition.

A typical, fun piece from Sergio Bustamante. Signed and numbered lower right by etching his signature into the metal “Sergio Bustamante 87/100″. A male lion accompanied by peacocks amongst jungle flowers and trees. Made from hammered and hand-formed tin and soldered. Not brand new and perfect. Light weight and in relatively good condition. Shows its age.

Iguana wall plaque in the manner of Sergio Bustamante. Great painting technique and bright colours with shiny sealer coat. Unidentifiable writing on the reverse. No signature visible. Has two, sturdy hanging hooks embedded in the ceramic (plaster?) in the back. Very well made and painted – definitely by someone who knows what they are doing. Excellent condition.

Etruscan Horse with saddle by Fernando Botero. Signed and numbered rear right leg: “E/A Botero 1/6″. Has foundry mark “Fondria Italy” with capital “M” in the middle. Solid bronze with aged, green, patinated finish. Excellent condition.

Dancers by Fernando Botero. Solid bronze on heavy marble base. Signed and numbered: “Botero E/A Botero 1/12″. Has foundry mark “Fondria Italy” with a capital “M” in the middle. Dark, charcoal black, shiny patina. Quite a lot of detail, nicely cast.  They are large and I think they are just about to start dancing.  They are looking lovingly into each other’s eyes. Botero has added a big scoop of emotion.  Excellent condition.

Ballerina by Fernando Botero. Solid bronze on brazed bronze plate base. Signed and numbered: “Botero E/A 1/3″. Has foundry mark “Fondria Italy” with capital “M” in the middle. Dark, charcoal black, shiny patina. Quite a lot of detail, nicely cast.  Although she is large, she has delicate movement – one of Botero’s signature concepts.  Excellent condition

Art Director’s Club of Toronto 1989 Annual Awards Show Event Poster.

Art Director’s Club of Toronto 1988 Second Annual Auction theme T-shirt. The only one framed at the show.

Art Director’s Club of Toronto 1989 Annual Awards Show Event Poster.

Art Director’s Club of Toronto, Directions ’87. The Poster for the 40th Anniversary of the Annual Art Directors’ Club Awards Show.

Art Director’s Club of Toronto – 1986 Call for Entries – Annual Awards Show. The Poster for the Annual Art Directors’ Club Awards Show.

Directions ’85. The Poster for the Annual Art Director’s Awards Show.

Lithograph 189/250 by Rita Letendre, native Canadian, Quebec artist. Created in 1977 for the Aviva 25th Anniversary Art Show, Simpson’s Arcadian Court, Wed. April 13, 1977. Limited Signed Edition.

“Young Painter” by Kees Van Dongen 1877-1968. 20th century French school. A limited edition coloured lithograph from the series “Le bonheur – les peintres temoins de leur temps” by Mourlot Lith. Co. Signed, numbered 25/75 and publisher’s mark in the margin. Signed in the plate and also signed in pencil bottom right, in the margin, “Van Dongen”. Ref. Benezit Vol. 3, page 756. Frame is stained wood with gloss finish. Two off-white matts with beveled edges. Label au verso states that it’s mounted with archival quality Alphmat. Excellent condition.

“Lentree de Mulins-Engilbert”. Large pastel on artist’s paper by H. Claude Pissarro. Two women walk through the village of Moulins-Engilbert with a view of the cathedral and houses in the background. Pissarro’s capability with pastel is shown off again, in this piece – his water and trees are remarkable. Signed “H. Claude Pissarro.” lower right. Circa 1979. Entitled on the back – “L’entrée de Moulins-Engilbert (Route de Van denesse)”. Excellent condition. With certificate from the Pissarro family.  Framed in scalloped wood with gold finish. Double matted with linen and blue with beveled, inner edges.

Large pastel on artist’s paper. Two women captured in a beautiful garden scene with palms and reflecting pond. Pissarro’s capability with pastel is shown off in this piece. Signed “H. Claude Pissarro.” lower left. Circa 1979. Framed in metallic painted wood with gold finish. Linen matt and beveled, inner gold filet. Frame size: 27.5″ W x 22.5″ H. Artwork size: 20″ W x 14.5″ H. Excellent condition.

Pastel on artist’s paper. Two children captured in the everlasting scene of the beach and sailing boats. Signed “H. Claude Pissarro -” lower left. Circa 1978. Framed in wood with gold and black. Linen matt and beveled card matt. Frame size: 19.25″ W x 17.75″ H. Artwork size: 10.75″ W x 8.75″ H. Excellent condition.

Barn on Hill – Ireland. Oil on artist’s paper. Probably a sketch for a larger painting in the future. Signed “Claude Pissarro. I.P. – Ireland”. Frame is ribbed wood with gold patina. Slightly textured matt with inner bevelled edge. I have a Letter of Guarantee and Appraisal from Anne French Fine Arts in Miami, FL. signed by John Hong with his company seal. Excellent condition.

Mixed media by Charles Levier. One of his many shoreline scenes with fishing boats on the Mediterranean. “Six Figures – Three Boats” Watercolour, pencil and pen are used to capture this plein air scene. Framed in wood with gold leaf rubbed to a slightly dull finish with a dark border on the extremity of the frame. Double matt with speckled blue and off-white with a navy blue inner matt both bevelled. Frame size: 30.25″ W x 23.25″ H. Watercolour size: 22″ W x 16″ H. Excellent condition.

Mixed media on watercolour.  Very striking female nude enjoying a cocktail while lounging in the sun. Charles Levier’s timeless style with ocean and sailboats in the background. Signed “Levier” lower right. Nicely framed with gold finish over wood and triple matting with bevelled edges and linen on top. Excellent condition.

Mixed media by Charles Levier. One of his many shoreline scenes with fishing boats on the Mediterranean. Watercolour, pencil and pen are used to capture this plein air scene. Framed in brilliant, gloss white with gold key lines. Matted white with bevelled edge.  The white framing makes his colours jump – rather well done. Frame size: 34.25″ W x 26.25″ H. Watercolour size: 25″ W x 16″ H. Excellent condition.

Oil (or possibly acrylic) on canvas by Charles Levier with a number of elements present for which he is noted. This is a prime and powerful example of his work, Signed lower left in oil “Levier”. Titled and signed on the back: “Femme Vue a une Table Ch. Levier”. Framed in carved wood from Italy in a motley gold with dark red hand rub with linen and gold inner frame. Frame size: 45″ H x 35″ W. Canvas size: 40″ H x 30″ W. Excellent condition.

Oil on canvas – “La blouse rose”, by Francois Gall 1912-1987. A painting of his wife, Eugènie (his favourite subject) at her vanity. Circa 1961. Always great composition with emphasis on a balanced setting. Writing on the back “La blouse rose 1961″. Signed lower right in red “F. Gall”.  Frame size: 18″ H x 16″ W. Canvas size: 10.” H x 8.” W. Perfect condition.

Oil on canvas – Café en Paris – Lady in Blue, by Francois Gall 1912-1987. A painting of his wife, Eugènie (his favourite subject). Circa 1950s. Always great composition with emphasis on the foreground vs background.  Signed lower left “F. Gall” in red. Label on the back from Carel Gallery, Miami Beach, Florida. Frame size: 19″ H x 17″ W. Canvas size: 10.5″ H x 8.5″ W. Near perfect condition.

Watercolour by Jean Dufy 1888-1964. A wonderful, loose style was used on this piece, probably during one of his visits to Mexico. Circa 1945. Showing a Basilica in a small town with many people in the town square. Signed: “Jean Dufy” lower right. Frame size: 26″ H x 22″ W. Watercolour size: 19.5″ H x 15.5″ W.

A pair of Mixed media by Milan Drojic. Custom artwork to depict the Corporate Communications Industry’s creative services such as: marketing, advertising, corporate special events, audio visual, sound, lighting, staging etc. The mediums are pastel, crayon, air brush, paint, ink and they are layered on three dimensional, cut out elements. Framed in gold coloured wood, double matted with beveled interior edges.  Nicely done. Circa 1989. Excellent condition.