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    JOANNE TOD "FINAL DRAUGHT" OIL ON CANVAS, 2010

    $18,500

    SOL LEWITT "DERIVED FROM A CUBE 12" ETCHING, 1982

    $2,950

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General Idea: 25 Years 25 Works

Caviar20 is excited to open General Idea: 25 Years 25 Works, our second exhibition dedicated to the iconic Canadian collective.

This inimitable trio created works in a wide range of materials while confronting an array of social themes, including the pharmaceutical industry, queer identity, the AIDS epidemic and consumerism. Their approach was always loaded with irony, mischief and humor, and they excelled at creating distinct icons decades before the concept of personal branding.

Mirroring the diversity of their oeuvre, our exhibition contains everything from early ephemera to major paintings.

See the full exhibition at 647 Dupont – Thursdays 11–6 and Saturdays 11–5.

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General Idea “Monet Cane”   Canada, 1989.  Mixed media, oil stick on canvas. Original painting by famous Canadian artist trio, General Idea.General Idea “Monet Cane”   Canada, 1989.  Mixed media, oil stick on canvas. Original painting by famous Canadian artist trio, General Idea.

GENERAL IDEA “MONET CANE” PAINTING, 1989

General Idea "Pavillion Fragment" 1983.General Idea "Pavillion Fragment" 1983.

GENERAL IDEA “PAVILLION FRAGMENT" 1983

$12,000
GENERAL IDEA "OUROBOROS" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "OUROBOROS" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA "OUROBOROS" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

$1,850
Iconic Canadian Art, Available to buy, General Idea, "Mondo Cane Kama Sutra"  Canada 1983, printed 2001  Serigraph on wove paper  Signed "AA Bronson for GI"  From an edition of 27  19"H 36.5"W (work)  29.5”H 40”W (framed)  Very good condition  Minor wear to frame  Published by Art Metropole, TorontoIconic Canadian Art, Available to buy, General Idea, "Mondo Cane Kama Sutra"  Canada 1983, printed 2001  Serigraph on wove paper  Signed "AA Bronson for GI"  From an edition of 27  19"H 36.5"W (work)  29.5”H 40”W (framed)  Very good condition  Minor wear to frame  Published by Art Metropole, Toronto

GENERAL IDEA "MONDO CANE KAMA SUTRA" SERIGRAPH, 2001

$3,500
GENERAL IDEA “THE 1971 MISS GENERAL IDEA PAGEANT”, 1971GENERAL IDEA “THE 1971 MISS GENERAL IDEA PAGEANT”, 1971

GENERAL IDEA “THE 1971 MISS GENERAL IDEA PAGEANT”, 1971

$25,000
GENERAL IDEA "PHOENIX WITH A P" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "PHOENIX WITH A P" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA "PHOENIX WITH A P" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

$1,850
GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO PROTOTYPE” ACRYLIC ON WOOD, 1991GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO PROTOTYPE” ACRYLIC ON WOOD, 1991

GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO PROTOTYPE” ACRYLIC ON WOOD, 1991

$9,000
GENERAL IDEA “ABCs” METAL LEAF ON RICE PAPER, 1984GENERAL IDEA “ABCs” METAL LEAF ON RICE PAPER, 1984

GENERAL IDEA “ABCs” METAL LEAF ON RICE PAPER, 1984

$24,500
GENERAL IDEA "CORNUCOPIA" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "CORNUCOPIA" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "CORNUCOPIA" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
General Idea, Canadian Art, "Artist's Conception; Miss General Idea Pageant 1971" Canada, 1971 Screenprint on wove paper Signed and numbered by artist From an edition of 10 40"H 26"W (work) 42.5"H 28.25"W (framed) Self-published Mild toning but overall very good condition.General Idea, Canadian Art, "Artist's Conception; Miss General Idea Pageant 1971"  Canada, 1971  Screenprint on wove paper     Signed and numbered by artist  From an edition of 10  40"H 26"W (work)  42.5"H 28.25"W (framed)  Self-published  Mild toning but overall very good condition.

GENERAL IDEA, “ARTIST'S CONCEPTION; MISS GENERAL IDEA", 1971

$29,500
GENERAL IDEA "WHEN THE FUR FLIES" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "WHEN THE FUR FLIES" CHENILLE CREST, 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "WHEN THE FUR FLIES" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA “INFE©TED COEUR VOLANT” 1994GENERAL IDEA “INFE©TED COEUR VOLANT” 1994

GENERAL IDEA “INFE©TED COEUR VOLANT” 1994

General Idean Yen Scarf 1991 Caviar20GENERAL IDEA, “YEN SCARF”, 1991

GENERAL IDEA, “YEN SCARF”, 1991

$3,500
GENERAL IDEA "EYEEYE" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "EYEEYE" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "EYEEYE" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
GENERAL IDEA "POST MORTEM" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "POST MORTEM" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA "POST MORTEM" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

$1,650
General Idea multiples Nine Lives 1992 Caviar20 editionsGENERAL IDEA, “NINE LIVES”, 1992

GENERAL IDEA, “NINE LIVES”, 1992

$1,500
General Idea "The Hand of the Spirit" from the Fear Management series. Screenprint, 1987. Framed artwork by famous Canadian artists for sale in Toronto. General Idea "The Hand of the Spirit" from the Fear Management series. Screenprint, 1987.

GENERAL IDEA "THE HAND OF THE SPIRIT" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
General Idea "Coeur Volant" Acrylic, wax on heart-shaped, medium-density fibreboard. Canada, 1995.General Idea "Coeur Volant" Acrylic, wax on heart-shaped, medium-density fibreboard. Canada, 1995.

GENERAL IDEA “COEUR VOLANT” 1995

$30,000
GENERAL IDEA "DR. BRUTE SHIELD" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "DR. BRUTE SHIELD" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "DR. BRUTE SHIELD" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
GENERAL IDEA, “GHENT SCARF”, 1984GENERAL IDEA, “GHENT SCARF”, 1984

GENERAL IDEA, “GHENT SCARF”, 1984

$1,450
General Idea, "Hot Property!"  Canada, 1977, Screenprint on paper, From an edition of 300,  44"H 34"W (sheet),  Very good condition. General Idea, "Hot Property!"  Canada, 1977, Screenprint on paper, From an edition of 300,  44"H 34"W (sheet),  Very good condition.

GENERAL IDEA, “HOT PROPERTY" SCREENPRINT, 1977

$3,600
GENERAL IDEA "A BLUEPRINT FOR TOMORROW" 1974GENERAL IDEA "A BLUEPRINT FOR TOMORROW" 1974
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GENERAL IDEA "A BLUEPRINT FOR TOMORROW" 1974

GENERAL IDEA "PASSION OVER REASON" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "PASSION OVER REASON" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "PASSION OVER REASON" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
GENERAL IDEA “CAPSULE” PAINTING, 1990GENERAL IDEA “CAPSULE” PAINTING, 1990

GENERAL IDEA “CAPSULE” PAINTING, 1990

$14,500
General Idea Going Thru the Motions 1975 screenprintGeneral Idea Going Thru the Motions 1975 screenprint

GENERAL IDEA, “GOING THRU THE MOTIONS" 1975

$16,500
"Pheonix with a P", 1989 silkscreen print completed by Famous Canadian artist General Idea. This important editioned print features an emblazoned tiger / dragon hybrid, executed in vibrant shades of florescent yellow and red. This framed artwork is available for sale in Toronto."Pheonix with a P", 1989 silkscreen print completed by Famous Canadian artist General Idea.

GENERAL IDEA "PHOENIX WITH A P" SILKSCREEN, 1986

$4,500
GENERAL IDEA "EAST WALL" DRAWING, 1983GENERAL IDEA "EAST WALL" DRAWING, 1983

GENERAL IDEA "EAST WALL" DRAWING, 1983

$6,500
GENERAL IDEA "NORTHERN RIVER" 1994GENERAL IDEA "NORTHERN RIVER" 1994
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GENERAL IDEA "NORTHERN RIVER" 1994

GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
GENERAL IDEA "THE HONEYMOON IS OVER" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "THE HONEYMOON IS OVER" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "THE HONEYMOON IS OVER" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" 1988General Idea AIDS screenprint Caviar20
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GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" 1988

General Idea "Test Pattern: T.V Dinner Plate" Japan, 1988.  Multiple of porcelain plate in cardboard box with offset label Signed by the artist.General Idea "Test Pattern: T.V Dinner Plate" Japan, 1988.  Multiple of porcelain plate in cardboard box with offset label Signed by the artist.
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GENERAL IDEA "TEST PATTERN: T.V DINNER PLATE", 1988

GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO (PIN)”, 1991GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO (PIN)”, 1991
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GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO (PIN)”, 1991

GENERAL IDEA “TEST TUBE”, 1980General Idea a“Test Tube” Canada, 1980. Offset lithograph on paper. From the Miss General Idea Pavillion.
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GENERAL IDEA “TEST TUBE”, 1980

GENERAL IDEA "AIDS STAMPS", 1988GENERAL IDEA "AIDS STAMPS", 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "AIDS STAMPS", 1988

GENERAL IDEA, “A POODLE CREATES A PORTRAIT”, 1981General Idea "A Poodle Creates a Portrait of General Idea as Three Pee Holes in the Snow"  Offset and gold hot-stamping on paper. Canada, 1981.
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GENERAL IDEA, “A POODLE CREATES A PORTRAIT”, 1981

GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" CHENILLE CREST, 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 2021GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 2021
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GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 2021

GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972
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GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972

GENERAL IDEA, “MIDDELBURG TILE”, 1985GENERAL IDEA, “MIDDELBURG TILE”, 1985
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GENERAL IDEA, “MIDDELBURG TILE”, 1985

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Art resale experts, Caviar20 focuses on the 20th century with an emphasis on works on paper. Troy Seidman, the founder, has a particular interest in sculpture, works on paper, photography and abstraction of the 60's and 70's. Our inventory includes turn of the millenium blue-chip artists with an emphasis on works created between 1965-2005.

Caviar20 has placed works in the permanent collections of the following institutions:
- Albright-Knox Art Gallery (Buffalo, New York)
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- Columbus Museum (Columbus, Georgia)
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- University Galleries, University of San Diego (California)

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