Title: The Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction VolumeI: A-F
Author: Westbridge, Anthony R. & Diana L. Bodnar
Publisher: Westbridge Publications Ltd.
ISBN: 0-9685907-0-5
Price: $35.00 (CAN) plus shipping & handling, and applicable taxes.
Pages: 144
Edition: 1
Cover Type: Soft Cover

Description:

"An important and invaluable Canadian art reference source, this handy and concise secondary market dictionary is an essential addition to every collector's library."
Christina Orobetz, President Sotheby's (Canada) Inc.

Most collectors and investors refer to an artists dictionary because they want information on an artist whose work they have seen, are considering purchasing, or have just bought, on the secondary market (through an art dealer or at auction). However, outside of the better known market names, information on the majority of artists is often scant and scattered.

Now, with The Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction pertinent collector information on many of these 'minor' artists, as well as the more established names, has been brought together in one handy, comprehensive reference source. The four volume Dictionary set will feature more than 3000 of Canada's most active traded artists at auction working in every medium from oil and watercolour through limited edition prints and sculpture.

Each listing includes, where known, the artist's name, dates and affiliations, birthplace, where and under whom studied, art style, main subject matter and principal mediums used. Additional data pertinent to the career and reputation of the artist, including major institutional exhibitions and collections is also listed.

Volume I: A-F features 850 Canadian artists and historical artists active in Canada during their career, from the 1700s to the present.

Volume II: G-L, volume III: M-R, and volume IV: S-Z are also available either individually or as a complete four volume set.