"Coming off a triumphant anniversary sale season, which saw Heffel Fine Art Auction House achieve an industry rarity of 100 percent sold result, the Heffel Spring Auction is now on the horizon. Comprised of two sessions slated for May 21, 2026, Post-War & Contemporary Art will take place at 5 p.m. EDT followed by Old Master, Impressionist, & Modern Art at 7 p.m. EDT, the live sale will be held both in Toronto as well as in Heffel's Digital Saleroom."
"Together, the lots across both sessions reflect three centuries of Canadian and international art, and illuminate the pioneering and iconic work of artists across nations and continents. "It is an incredible privilege to carry forward this special group of artworks that spans lifetimes and centuries," says David Heffel. "These are works of exceptional quality and historical significance, and we are proud to bring them to market and share them with passionate collectors who will become part of their legacy.""
"Alexander Colville, Cattle Show (1955) While the work of Canadian painter and printmaker Alex Colville (1920-2013) is often categorized as Realist, the distinctive atmosphere and meticulous renderings that permeate his oeuvre bear more affinity to American Precisionism of the 1920s and '30s. Predominantly painting on primed wooden panel, as in Cattle Show (1955), each composition is the result of a process comprised of sketching, studies, and live-model proportioning."
"Jean Paul Riopelle, Sans titre (1950) Considered one of the most important Canadian artists of the 20th century, Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) was a pivotal figure in not only bringing the Quebecoise art scene to international attention but also bringing th"
Heffel Fine Art Auction House will hold the Heffel Spring Auction on May 21, 2026 with two live sessions. Post-War & Contemporary Art begins at 5 p.m. EDT, followed by Old Master, Impressionist, & Modern Art at 7 p.m. EDT. The sale will take place in Toronto and through Heffel’s Digital Saleroom. The lots span three centuries of Canadian and international art and include pioneering, iconic works by artists across nations and continents. The program includes Alexander Colville’s Cattle Show (1955), noted for its precise atmosphere and meticulous renderings, and Jean-Paul Riopelle’s Sans titre (1950), presented as a major 20th-century Canadian contribution to international recognition.
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