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Heffel's Digital Saleroom draws international competition for Emily Carr masterpieces


TORONTO, June 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Market leader Heffel Fine Art Auction House offered 92 exceptional works of art at its marquee auction today, which seamlessly brought together the live and online experience through a reimagined saleroom. A first in Canada, the sale was presented to an entirely remote audience and featured a three-city broadcast from separate salerooms in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Museum-quality examples by Emily Carr took centre stage, and new benchmarks were set across all areas of the market. (All prices are in Canadian dollars and include a buyer's premium.)

Heavy bidding competition from around the world propelled two masterpiece canvases by Emily Carr to incredible heights. Leading Heffel's Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art session was Tossed by the Wind, a dynamic 1939 forest scene, which surpassed the $3 million mark. The mature-period canvas is among the finest and most sought-after works to ever come to market by the BC artist. Swirl, a 1937 masterwork, dazzled collectors with its energetic woodlands composition and sterling provenance, having once been owned by Lawren Harris. The painting eclipsed pre-sale estimates and sold for a remarkable $2,341,250. Including today's exceptional results, Heffel has proudly sold the top 15 most valuable works by Carr offered at auction.

"It was thrilling to see so many passionate collectors share in the magic of the two Emily Carr masterpieces and propel them to exceptional results," said Robert Heffel, Vice President of Heffel Fine Art Auction House. "Both of these canvases are truly memorable, and Heffel will forever cherish the opportunity of finding them both wonderful new homes."

Highlights from the Spring 2021 Live Auction

Heffel is currently accepting consignments for the fall 2021 auction season, inclusive of international works of art.

For a full list of results, and more information on the works included in Heffel's spring live auction, visit www.heffel.com.

About Heffel Fine Art Auction House
Heffel has sold more Canadian art than any other auctioneer worldwide, with sales totaling more than half a billion dollars 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.

SOURCE Heffel Fine Art Auction House


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