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    • John Ivor Smith, Abstract Sculpture Resin No. 2
      Sep. 25, 2021

      John Ivor Smith, Abstract Sculpture Resin No. 2

      Est: $200 - $15,000

      John Ivor Smith (british-canadian, 1927-2003), Abstract Sculpture Resin Number 2. Measures 27" H X 23" W. One Part Has Broken Off.

      Kavanagh Auctions
    • JOHN IVOR SMITH, HEAD, cast stone, set on black laminate base
      May. 25, 2015

      JOHN IVOR SMITH, HEAD, cast stone, set on black laminate base

      Est: $2,500 - $3,000

      JOHN IVOR SMITH HEAD cast stone, set on black laminate baseheight including base 59 ins; 149.9 cmsheight excluding base 11.5 ins; 29.2 cmsProvenance:Private Collection, U.S.A.Literature:Colin S. MacDonald, A Dictionary of Canadian Artists, Volume Eight, Part One, Canadian Paperbacks Publishing Ltd., Ottawa, 2006, page 651.Note:John Ivor Smith studied under Jacques de Tonnancour and Arthur Lismer. According to Colin MacDonald, the influence of Italian sculptors Marino Marini and Manzu, to which Smith would have been exposed during travels to Italy, are evident in his work with its simplified figures and flowing lines.

      Waddington's
    • JOHN IVOR SMITHEDWARDIAN HEAD, fiberglass reinforced epoxy; signed, titled on base 23 ins x 8.5 ins; 58.4 cms x 21.6 cms Note: John Ivor Smith was born in London, England, in 1927, and came to Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 13, during the evacuation
      Nov. 06, 2013

      JOHN IVOR SMITHEDWARDIAN HEAD, fiberglass reinforced epoxy; signed, titled on base 23 ins x 8.5 ins; 58.4 cms x 21.6 cms Note: John Ivor Smith was born in London, England, in 1927, and came to Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 13, during the evacuation

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      JOHN IVOR SMITHEDWARDIAN HEAD, fiberglass reinforced epoxy; signed, titled on base 23 ins x 8.5 ins; 58.4 cms x 21.6 cms Note: John Ivor Smith was born in London, England, in 1927, and came to Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 13, during the evacuation of children from London during the Second World War blitz. Smith completed his Bachelor of Science in Physics at McGill University in 1948 and went on to work for the Northern Electric Company, making ad films. He took evening classes at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, studying under Jacques de Tonnancour, Eldon Grier and Arthur Lismer. His focus was primarily on sculpture, most of his first works being done in wood. In 1955, Smith was awarded a Canada Council Junior Fellowship to work and study new and ancient techniques of casting in Italy. The emergence of new plastics and resins during the 1950's and 60's led Smith to experiment with industrial extruders and reinforced polyester resin exteriors, which he applied to his works. Two of his immense standing figures, Standing Female Torso and Winged Figure, with welded steel substructures and reinforced polyester resin exteriors, were displayed at Montreal's Expo 67; both works showing the superb craftsmanship and irrepressible humor of Smith. Many other major works followed, including Head (1950); Torso with Horse (1963); Sleeping Family (1963); Patrician Head (1964).Smith was hired in 1966 as the first sculpture teacher at Concordia University, where he became Associate Professor of Fine Arts and head of the Sculpture Department until 1982. He moved to Duncan, BC in 1990, and died in Victoria, BC, in 2004.

      Waddington's
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