Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Old House - Bowness
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1935
Size 9.25 x 13.5 in. / 23.5 x 34.3 cm.

Notes
signed 'M. Mackay' [artist's maiden name] and dated lower right; bears title on label verso; framed

Reference
lot includes receipt and exhibition pamphlet from Masters Gallery, Calgary

Provenance
from the estate of Frank and Frances Staplin, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Jim [Sleeping]
Media graphite on paper
Dated 1968
Size 7.25 x 10.75 in. / 18.4 x 27.3 cm.

Notes
signed and titled along bottom; framed with archival mat

Reference
illustrated on page 77 in Marion Nicoll R.C.A. by J. Brooks Joyner; published by Masters Gallery, Calgary, 1979

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Self Portrait #154/200
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 9.25 x 7 in. / 23.5 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed; in leather portfolio case measuring [10.5 x 12.25 x 2 inches]

Reference
portfolio also includes book Marion Nicoll R.C.A. by J. Brooks Joyner; published by Masters Gallery, Calgary, 1979

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$400-$600

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Mountain Christmas Card [Plus Other Miscellaneous Cards]
Media various
Size x in. / x cm.

Notes
LOT OF SEVEN; some signed; each measures [5 x 4 x 1 in]; unframed

Reference
other than Marion Nicoll, this lot includes cards by Miss Kelley, Janet Middleton, and four cards by unknown artist

Estimate CAD$250-$350

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Barn at Ranch
Media oil on canvas board
Dated 1957
Size 12 x 15 in. / 30.5 x 38.1 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left; signed and titled verso; unframed

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Still Life
Media watercolour and graphite on paper
Dated 1937
Size 10.25 x 13.25 in. / 26 x 33.7 cm.

Notes
signed lower right; bears title and date on label attached verso; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Play #3/12
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1963
Size 10 x 15 in. / 25.4 x 38.1 cm.

Notes
signed and dated in print lower right; signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'clay print' along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Landscape by Bulldozer #proof
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 17 x 14.5 in. / 43.2 x 36.8 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed 'Cardboard Buildup' along bottom; framed

Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Young Family #Trial Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Size 9.25 x 7.5 in. / 23.5 x 19 cm.

Notes
signed in plate lower centre; signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat; some stains in margin noted

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title East from the Mountains #Proof [Keep]
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1964
Size 11.25 x 13.5 in. / 28.6 x 34.3 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed; liquid damage centre left; yellowing in margins; some handling marks noted

Provenance
proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of the natural environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org.
Estimate CAD$700-$800

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Runes A #3/8
Media colour cardboard print on paper
Dated 1968
Size 16 x 15 in. / 40.6 x 38.1 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed; multiple tears in margins and two small tears along right edge; non-archival tape attached along bottom; handling marks noted

Provenance
proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of the natural environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org.
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Play #Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1969
Size 10 x 15 in. / 25.4 x 38.1 cm.

Notes
signed and dated in print lower right; signed, titled, dated '1963' and numbered along bottom; unframed; glue stains in margins and top corners; some handling marks noted

Provenance
proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of the natural environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org.
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Drumheller #7/12
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1963
Size 11 x 13 in. / 27.9 x 33 cm.

Notes
signed and dated in print lower left; signed, titled, dated, and numbered along bottom; unframed; glued along 4 edges to non-archival mat; glue stains along bottom; some handling marks noted

Provenance
proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of the natural environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org.
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Alarum #16/30
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1976
Size 14.5 x 19.25 in. / 36.8 x 48.9 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed; minor tape residue in margins and minor handling marks noted

Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Self-Portrait #164/200
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 9.25 x 7 in. / 23.5 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; in leather portfolio case; unframed

Reference
includes Marion Nicoll R.C.A. by J. Brooks Joyner, published by Masters Gallery, Calgary

Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Alarum #18/30
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1976
Size 14.5 x 19.25 in. / 36.8 x 48.9 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton/British Columbia
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Figure Study
Media mixed media on paper
Dated 1957
Size 11.5 x 8.75 in. / 29.2 x 22.2 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left; framed with archival mat and special glass

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Little Indian Girl III #68/90
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1978
Size 18 x 10.5 in. / 45.7 x 26.7 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Maybe To-morrow #34/50
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1976
Size 12 x 18 in. / 30.5 x 45.7 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Long Prairie Winter #3/16
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 16.75 x 20 in. / 42.5 x 50.8 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed 'build up print' along bottom; framed with archival mat; possible repair noted upper right

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title La Paz - Empty Mission #1/9 Artist's Proof - Keep A
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1967
Size 16 x 18 in. / 40.6 x 45.7 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscibed 'cardboard build up' along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Okanagan
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sundogs #4/27
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1976
Size 16.25 x 18.75 in. / 41.3 x 47.6 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Little Indian Girl III #83/90
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1978
Size 17.75 x 10.25 in. / 45.1 x 26 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sundance, Morley
Media graphite on paper
Dated 1937
Size 5.5 x 9.75 in. / 14 x 24.8 cm.

Notes
signed, titled and dated along bottom; framed; colour notations on left edge; sketch of a horse, wooded landscape and Masters Gallery stamp with Peter Ohler's signature verso

Provenance
from a Southern Alberta estate
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Self-Portrait #127/200
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 9.25 x 7 in. / 23.5 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; in leather portfolio case; includes Marion Nicoll R.C.A. by J. Brooks Joyner, published by Masters Gallery, Calgary; unframed

Estimate CAD$400-$600

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Christmas Calendar #15/20
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1964
Size 10.75 x 13.5 in. / 27.3 x 34.3 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in plate lower right; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Prince's Island, Bow
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12 x 14 in. / 30.5 x 35.6 cm.

Notes
signed lower right; signed and titled verso; framed with archival mat

Reference
LEVIS believes this to be a view of the eastern end of Prince's Island looking across to Sunnyside; there was a weir built at the end of Prince's Island in 1893 to provide power generation for the Calgary Water Power Company [subsiduary of the Eau Claire Lumber]; by the late 1950's the weir had been removed

Provenance
from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$600-$800

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - View of Our Ranch
Media watercolour on paper
Size 10.25 x 13.75 in. / 26 x 34.9 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; framed

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title January '68 #proof
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1969
Size 14 x 11.5 in. / 35.6 x 29.2 cm.

Notes
signed and dated in block lower left; signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed 'wood cut' along bottom; framed

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso; from a corporate collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$300-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title House in Medicine Hat
Media watercolour on paper
Size 12.5 x 14.5 in. / 31.8 x 36.8 cm.

Notes
signed lower right; signed and titled verso; framed

Provenance
Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Victoria
Estimate CAD$600-$800

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Little Indian Girl III #Proof
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 18 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 45.7 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed

Reference
all proceeds going to the Rosedale Hospice in memory of Lea Heath; their web site can be found at http://www.hospicecalgary.com/content/rosedale-hospice

Provenance
anonymous friend of Lea Heath
Estimate CAD$800-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - The Pilot
Media charcoal on paper
Dated 1941
Size 15.25 x 6.5 in. / 38.7 x 16.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; framed

Estimate CAD$500-$600

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Alberta VII [Winter Morning]
Media oil on canvas
Dated 1961
Size 36.5 x 44.25 x 1 in. / 92.7 x 112.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; signed, titled and dated 'Jan. 20th, 1961' verso; framed

Provenance
purchased from the artist; from a prominent Calgary collection
Estimate CAD$30,000-$40,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title August Heat
Media oil on paper board
Dated 1957
Size 12.25 x 15 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left; signed and titled verso; framed

Provenance
Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, label verso; from the estate of Frank and Frances Staplin, Calgary
Estimate CAD$800-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Indian Girl I #Proof
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 17.75 x 7.75 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
Petro-Canada, Calgary, label verso; from the estate of Frank and Frances Staplin, Calgary
Estimate CAD$450-$550

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Mother and Child #Artists Proof
Media colour clay print
Dated 1964
Size 10.25 x 9.25 x 1 in. / 26 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower left; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title House Cat #Trial Proof
Media colour clay print
Size 11.25 x 6.5 x 1 in. / 28.6 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block upper right; signed with initials, titled and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Prairie Landscape I #Trial Proof
Media colour clay print
Size 8.5 x 11.5 x 1 in. / 21.6 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block upper left; signed with initials, titled and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Playground
Media clay print on paper
Size 11 x 13.75 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 34.9 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed in block lower right; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$250-$350

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Christmas Card
Media colour relief print on paper
Size 3.5 x 4 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; archival mat; framed

Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Trees and Hills
Media graphite on paper
Size 3.5 x 4 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials lower left; unframed

Reference
see next lot for print

Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Waiting #12/14
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 17.25 x 20 x 1 in. / 43.8 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Automatic Drawing in Red and Blue
Media gouache on canvas
Dated 1950
Size 11.5 x 15 x 1 in. / 29.2 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
dated 'July 9th/50' along bottom; framed with archival mat

Reference
Marion Nicoll: A Retrospective exhibition at the Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary runs until April 27, 2013

Provenance
purchased directly from the artist
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Automatic Drawing with Red, Yellow and Blue
Media gouache on canvas
Dated ca.  1950
Size 11.25 x 9.25 x 1 in. / 28.6 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
bears artist's signature on backing; unframed

Provenance
purchased directly from the artist
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Immigration 2 #7/24
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 14.25 x 17 x 1 in. / 36.2 x 43.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed; some yellowing noted

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$500-$600

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title House Cat #Artist's Proof
Media clay relief print
Dated 1961
Size 11.25 x 6.5 x 1 in. / 28.6 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Provenance
purchased directly from the artist
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Prairie Farm #A/P
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1970
Size 11 x 19 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat; some handling marks noted along bottom

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title January '68 #proof
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1968
Size 14 x 11.5 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials and dated lower left; signed, titled, dated '1969' and numbered along bottom; framed

Provenance
from a Calgary estate
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Spring Around the Corner
Media ink on paper
Size 4.5 x 3.25 x 1 in. / 11.4 x 8.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with intials 'MM' [maiden name Mackay]; unframed

Provenance
gift from the artist to family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Moodie
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title House Cat #5/15
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1961
Size 11.5 x 6.5 x 1 in. / 29.2 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; unframed; glue stains in margin noted

Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title 3 Figures #3/3
Media clay print on paper
Size 5.75 x 8.5 x 1 in. / 14.6 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; signed, titled and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Mother and Child
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated 1957
Size 6 x 4.5 x 1 in. / 15.2 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left; printed on Christmas card; unframed; handling marks noted

Provenance
gift from the artist to family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Moodie
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Trees in Green and Black Landscape
Media colour lino block on paper
Size 3.5 x 4 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed in block lower right; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Trees in Green and Brown Landscape
Media colour lino block on paper
Size 3.5 x 4 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed in block lower right; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Indian Girl I #34/50
Media colour relief print on paper
Size 17.75 x 7.75 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat and special glass

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Little Indian Girl II #2/60
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1977
Size 17.75 x 5.75 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 14.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat and special glass

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Little Indian Girl III #74/90
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1978
Size 17.75 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title New Breaking
Media oil on paper board
Dated 1955
Size 12 x 15 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; signed and titled verso; framed

Estimate CAD$1,200-$1,500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Kananaskis
Media watercolour on paper
Size 10.5 x 13.75 x 1 in. / 26.7 x 34.9 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; signed and titled verso; framed

Estimate CAD$800-$1,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Northern Nesting Grounds #7/25
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1964
Size 13.75 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 34.9 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Waiting #2/14
Media colour cardboard block print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 17.25 x 20 x 1 in. / 43.8 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; framed

Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Gwen Lamont
Media graphite on paper
Dated 1930 -'s
Size 6.75 x 9 x 1 in. / 17.1 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and titled lower left; framed

Reference
bears note 'sketch appears under the title 'Sketching 1933' on page 16 of Marion Nicoll RCA

Provenance
Lamm Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$250-$300

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Self Portrait
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 9.25 x 7 x 1 in. / 23.5 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled and dated along bottom; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Fishing Boats, Naxos
Media oil on canvas board
Dated 1959
Size 12 x 15 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; signed, titled and dated verso

Estimate CAD$2,000-$2,500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Big Country
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1954
Size 17 x 19 x 1 in. / 43.2 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; signed, titled and inscribed 'Christmas Show 1958, att. Mrs. Luxford' verso; framed

Reference
partial exhibition label Women's Committee Christmas Sale ... Calgary Allied Arts ...' attached verso

Provenance
Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title January '68 #26/50
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1969
Size 14 x 11.5 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with monogram and dated in block lower left; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; minor yellowing noted; framed with archival mat

Reference
front cover image of History of Art in Alberta 1905-1970 by N. Townshend, Bayeux Arts, 2005

Estimate CAD$600-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Forest Scene
Media lino block on paper
Size 3.5 x 4 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
LOT OF TWO; signed with initials in block lower right; paper in card format; stapled to paper backing; unframed

Reference
possibly the print Each one Different included in the 1950 December issue of A.S.A. Highlights magazine and according to Kathy Zimon, 'illustration different in each copy of this issue' The A.S.A. Index 1948-1980

Estimate CAD$20-$25

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Christmas Card with Teepees and Starry Night
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1957
Size 6 x 4.25 x 1 in. / 15.2 x 10.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with monogram in block lower right; bears printed artist's name on back; printed greeting and [in Jim Nicoll's hand?] inscription inside; unframed

Estimate CAD$50-$75

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Maybe To-Morrow #48/50
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1965
Size 12 x 18 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated 1976 and numbered along bottom

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll Art and Influence, by C.Jackson, cat.51, illustrated pg.45

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sundogs #8/27
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated ca.  1967
Size 16.25 x 19 x 1 in. / 41.3 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower left; signed, titled, dated 1976 and numbered along bottom

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll Art and Influence, by C.Jackson, cat.56, illustrated pg.60

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Alarum #19/30
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1976
Size 14 x 19 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower left; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, catalogue number 61, illustrated pg.32

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sundogs #Artist's Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1977
Size 16.25 x 18.75 x 1 in. / 41.3 x 47.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; signed, titled, dated and inscribed along bottom; archival mat

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, pg. 60

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title End of Summer #Artist's Proof
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1963
Size 19 x 15.5 x 1 in. / 48.3 x 39.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed titled, dated and inscribed along bottom; some handling marks noted; archival mat

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Automatic Drawing
Media watercolour and ink on paper
Dated 1977
Size 11.25 x 8.5 x 1 in. / 28.6 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; archival mat

Estimate CAD$250-$350

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Maybe To-Morrow #50/50
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1976
Size 12 x 18 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, catalogue number 51, illustrated pg.45

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - The Old Tree
Media ink and watercolour on paper
Dated 1941
Size 3.5 x 4 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; signed in reverse lower left [possibly study for a print?]

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Migration II #2/24
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 14.25 x 17 x 1 in. / 36.2 x 43.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; small mending and crease noted

Reference
included in exhibition Marion Nicoll, A Retrospective 1959-1979, by E.A.G.

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title La Paz #Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1966
Size 12.75 x 15.25 x 1 in. / 32.4 x 38.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Reference
included in exhibition Marion Nicoll, A Retrospective 1959-1979, by E.A.G. as well as Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, cat. #54

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Alert #3/6
Media colour clay print on cloth
Dated 1961
Size 7.75 x 10.75 x 1 in. / 19.7 x 27.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials and dated in block lower right; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Kowtow #Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1963
Size 15 x 9.25 x 1 in. / 38.1 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block upper left; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Mother and Child #Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1964
Size 10.25 x 9.25 x 1 in. / 26 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; unframed

Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Marion Nicoll R.C.A. #94/200
Media clay print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 10.5 x 12.25 x 1 in. / 26.7 x 31.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and numbered; in leather bound porfolio case; includes signed, titled and dated clay print Self Portrait

Reference
by J. Brooks Joyner, published by Masters Gallery, Calgary

Estimate CAD$250-$350

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Alarum #Proof
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1976
Size 14.25 x 19 x 1 in. / 36.2 x 48.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower left; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Heavenly Host #9/10
Media colour clay print on paper
Dated 1964
Size 10.5 x 12.75 x 1 in. / 26.7 x 32.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower left; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title January 68 #Proof
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1968
Size 14 x 11.5 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials and dated in block lower left; signed, titled, dated [1972] and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Hillside
Media two colour block print on paper
Size 3.5 x 3.75 x 1 in. / 8.9 x 9.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; archival mat

Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Three Outdoor Sketches
Media graphite on paper
Size 11 x 7 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower centre

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Rocky Mountains
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1940
Size 11 x 13.75 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 34.9 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed 'M.MacKay' and dated lower left; archival mat

Reference
in 1940, the artist married Jim Nicoll

Provenance
Collector's Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sundogs #12/27
Media colour lino block on paper
Dated 1976
Size 16.25 x 18.75 x 1 in. / 41.3 x 47.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with initials in block lower right; signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Provenance
Four Corners Gallery, Red Deer label verso
Estimate CAD$450-$550

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title [Study for] Alert [for Clay Print]
Media graphite on paper
Dated 1961
Size 7.75 x 10.75 x 1 in. / 19.7 x 27.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and inscribed along bottom; archival mat

Provenance
Four Corners Gallery, Red Deer label verso
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Old Church, Canmore
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1943
Size 13 x 15 x 1 in. / 33 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$1,000-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Northern Nesting Grounds, #15/25
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1964
Size 14 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, dated, titled and numbered at bottom; archival mat

Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Waiting #11/14
Media colour cardboard print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 17.5 x 20 x 1 in. / 44.4 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Provenance
J. Arends Gallery, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Red Cat
Media colour silkscreen on paper
Dated 1948
Size 8.5 x 6.25 x 1 in. / 21.6 x 15.9 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with monogram in screen lower left; signed, titled and inscribed along bottom; unframed

Reference
1948 Western Canada Art Circuit exhibition label verso [catalogue #42 - price $2.00]

Provenance
from a prominent Calgary collection
Estimate CAD$300-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Demolition
Media graphite on paper
Size 10.5 x 7 x 1 in. / 26.7 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; drawing verso; archival mat

Provenance
private collection, Edmonton
Estimate CAD$250-$350

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Three Drawings of Mother and Child
Media graphite on paper
Size 6.5 x 5 x 1 in. / 16.5 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
bears estate stamp verso; three drawings framed together with drawings verso

Estimate CAD$400-$600

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Beautiful Day Broken by the Clock #14/14
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1964
Size 10.75 x 12.5 x 1 in. / 27.3 x 31.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed along bottom; slightly faded

Provenance
ex-collection of Margaret Young, previously of the E.A.G.; Lefevbvre Gallery, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Indian Girl III #1/95
Media colour relief print on paper
Dated 1978
Size 17.75 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 45.1 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, cat. #64

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Self Portrait #50/200
Media clay print on paper
Dated 1979
Size 9.25 x 7 x 1 in. / 23.5 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
LOT OF TWO; signed, titled, dated and number along bottom; includes book

Provenance
published by Western Emerging Arts, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title West of the Rockies
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1946
Size 13 x 14.75 x 1 in. / 33 x 37.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left

Reference
in 1946 the artist was teaching at the A.C.A. with Jock MacDonald, as well as Medicine Hat and Black Diamond; this was the first year teaching at the Banff Summer School

Estimate CAD$900-$1,200

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Maybe Tomorrow #44/50
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated 1965
Size 12 x 18 x 1 in. / 30.5 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated '1976', numbered and inscribed 'wood cut' along bottom

Reference
illustrated Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, pg.45, cat.51

Provenance
private collection, Red Deer / California
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Runes #Proof
Media colour cardboard print on paper
Dated 1968
Size 16 x 15 x 1 in. / 40.6 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed 'cardboard print' along bottom; unframed

Reference
illustrated Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, pg.39, cat.60

Provenance
private collection, Red Deer / California
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Prairie Farm #Proof
Media colour cardboard print on paper
Dated 1970
Size 11 x 18.75 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 47.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; some watermarks and foxing; archival mat front and back

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, cat.58

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Farm at Priddis
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1940 -'s
Size 11.5 x 14.5 x 1 in. / 29.2 x 36.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower centre below mat; signed and titled verso

Provenance
from an Alberta estate
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Big Horn Forest Reserve
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1940 -'s
Size 10.25 x 12.5 x 1 in. / 26 x 31.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; signed and titled verso

Provenance
from an Alberta estate
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled
Media oil on canvas
Size 36.25 x 20.5 x 1 in. / 92.1 x 52.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed with monogram lower right

Reference
see Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, pg.14 for a similar painting now in the Nickle Arts Museum collection, University of Calgary

Provenance
corporate collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$2,000-$3,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Barns at Johnson's
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1946
Size 13 x 16 x 1 in. / 33 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left; signed and titled verso

Provenance
private estate, Alberta
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sylvan Lake
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1940 -'s
Size 11.5 x 14.5 x 1 in. / 29.2 x 36.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left; signed and titled verso

Provenance
private estate, Alberta
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title North Wind #Proof
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1964
Size 13.5 x 18 x 1 in. / 34.3 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; archival mat; some handling marks

Provenance
purchased from the estate of Maxwell Bates, Victoria; private collection Victoria
Estimate CAD$450-$550

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sundogs #Proof
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1976
Size 16.5 x 18 x 1 in. / 41.9 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and inscribed along bottom

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, A Retrospective 1959-1979, cat.56, illustrated pg.61

Estimate CAD$350-$450

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Abstract
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1954
Size 11 x 8 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left

Provenance
estate of a private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Sketch Book Series #16
Media mixed media on paper
Dated 1962
Size 5.25 x 6.75 x 1 in. / 13.3 x 17.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated along bottom

Reference
illustrated in book?

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Metamorphosis
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1950
Size 10.75 x 8.25 x 1 in. / 27.3 x 21 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled and dated along bottom; signed, titled 'Metamorphosis - Automatic Drawing, $15' verso; archival material throughtout

Reference
exhibited Master Gallery Retrospective, 1978 and Marion Nicoll Art and Influences, cat. #39

Provenance
corporate collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$600-$800

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Greetings, 1947 - Two Drawings of Street Car
Media graphite on paper
Dated 1947
Size 11.75 x 8 x 1 in. / 29.8 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
sheet from artist's sketch book; signed and dated in centre of sheet; drawing of cat verso and stamp; archival mat front and back

Reference
Christmas card drawing for 1947

Estimate CAD$400-$500

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - McDougall Ranch
Media watercolour on paper
Size 13.25 x 15 x 1 in. / 33.7 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed lower left

Provenance
Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, label verso; ex-collection, Mr. and Mrs. N.Moodie, Victoria
Estimate CAD$700-$900

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Fairholm Range
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1954
Size 13 x 17 x 1 in. / 33 x 43.2 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right

Provenance
purchased from the artist; ex-collection, Mr. and Mrs. N.Moodie, Victoria
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title The Model [with Green Towel]
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1958
Size 11 x 8.25 x 1 in. / 27.9 x 21 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; titled verso

Reference
included in Marion Nicoll, Art and Influences, by C.Jackson, illustrated pg.17 [cat.#45], Glenbow Museum, 1986

Provenance
corporate collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$500-$700

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Untitled - Three Sketches of a Lady
Media graphite on paper
Size 8 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 20.3 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
three sketches framed together; sketches verso; archival material throughout

Reference
letter of authentication from Masters Gallery, Calgary attached verso

Estimate CAD$400-$600

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Young Family #4/12
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1961
Size 9.5 x 7.5 x 1 in. / 24.1 x 19 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated and numbered along bottom; signed and titled on backing; tape stains and tears in margins; archival mat front and back

Reference
see reference to artist's prints in Printmaking in Alberta 1945-1985, by B.Cochran, pg.110

Estimate CAD$300-$350

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Self Portrait #88/225
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1979
Size 9.25 x 7 x 1 in. / 23.5 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, dated, titled and numbered along bottom; paper size: 10 x 9.25

Provenance
private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$300

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Northern Nesting Grounds, #15/25
Media colour clay relief print
Dated 1964
Size 14 x 17.5 x 1 in. / 35.6 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, dated, titled and numbered at bottom

Provenance
Frame/Craft, Edmonton, label verso
Estimate CAD$200-$400

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Near Sunshine Lodge #1
Media oil on board
Dated 1947
Size 12.25 x 15 x 1 in. / 31.1 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower left; titled verso

Reference
probably done while teaching at the Banff Summer School where every year classes would go to Sunshine Ski lodge to sketch

Provenance
Masters Gallery, Calgary, label verso
Estimate CAD$1,500-$2,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Model 'B'
Media watercolour on paper
Dated 1959
Size 13 x 10.5 x 1 in. / 33 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed and dated lower right; titled on label

Reference
see Marion Nicoll R.C.A. by Brooks Joyner, Masters Gallery for other paintings from this period

Provenance
purchased directly from the artist; private collection, Vancouver
Estimate CAD$750-$1,000

Artist Marion Florence Nicoll
Title Waiting #Proof
Media colour cardboard print on paper
Dated 1965
Size 17.25 x 20 x 1 in. / 43.8 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
signed, titled, dated, and numbered along bottom

Reference
exhibited National Gallery of Canada Biennial, 1965, Edmonton Art Gallery Retrospective, 1975, and Glenbow Museum, 1986, catalogue #40 illustrated

Estimate CAD$350-$450