Archive for November, 2008

Toronto Art Auction Results

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Joyner Waddington’s auction of fine Canadian art in Toronto resulted in sales of 200 of the 303 lots on offer, taking a total of $415,000, including buyer’s premium.

iPhoneFreelancer.net Launches Freelance iPhone Application Auction Site

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Milwaukee, Wis. – iPhoneFreelancer.net Website Launched. Ever wanted to create your very own iPhone application but lacked the necessary skill set? iPhone Freelancer has created a website where you can submit your application idea, allow freelancers to openly bid, and get your application made!
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Canadian Map Makes $250,000

Friday, November 14th, 2008

A rare print of a 396-year-old map of Canada made by French explorer Samuel de Champlain has sold at an auction in England for nearly $250,000, three times the estimated price.
It was described by Sotheby’s as “perhaps the most important single map” in Canadian history.

Most Important Single Map In The History Of Canada for Auction

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

On November 13, 2008 Sotheby’s London will auction a large, finely-engraved map of the northeast part of America, drawn by “The Father of New France”, Samuel de Champlain (est. £30,000-40,000). Champlain’s very rare map of 1612 is considered the most important single map in the history of Canada, and can be regarded as a foundation [...]

Heffel Fall Auction of Fine Canadian Art Nov 19

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

A.Y. Jackson’s 1937 oil painting, Alberta Foothills, is expected to fetch $125,000 to $175,000 during the next Heffel Fine Art Auction.
The 25 x 32 in signed landscape depicts Alberta’s prairie.
The auction takes place Nov. 19 at Toronto’s Park Hyatt Hotel.
Preview at: Heffel Gallery Montreal
Auction info www.heffel.com