{"title":"Harold Town","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarold Town (1924–1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters of the Painters Eleven collective. Nicknamed the Picasso of Canada, his reputation goes beyond his association with them as one of the country's most versatile and inventive artists of the 20th century, constantly reinventing his aesthetic and regularly shifting mediums and moods. By the mid-’60s, he was considered Canadaʼs most famous artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harold-town-toy-horse","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"TOY HORSE\" INK DRAWING","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most noted and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his style and practice was diverse and often quite different from his peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis initial success was based on a body of unique prints named \"Single Autographic Prints\"; these would bring him to represent Canada at the Venice Biennale and the Sao Paulo Bianal in the late 1950's and early 60's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town is a major character in 20th century Canadian abstraction, he also completed a significant amount of figurative works beginning in the 1970's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \"Toy Horse\" series is his most successful, iconic and collected body of figurative work. This charming example is a paradigm from the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate stamps on verso of previous frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndia ink on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanda, circa 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.25\"H 6\"W (drawing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\"H 13\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":154468382,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_HaroldTown_ToyHorse_MAIN.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"harold-town-blue-raspberry-stretch-1971","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BLUE RASPBERRY STRETCH\" LITHO 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called \u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist he fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\"\u003eToy Horse\u003c\/a\u003e\" is from his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\"\u003eSingle Autographic Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\" or even his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Superstar\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003ePop Star\/Icon\u003c\/a\u003e\" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on new series with courage and conviction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town's abstract works had traditionally been critically and commercially embraced, the \"Stretch\" series, and the response, was a major departure from his previous work. Was Town responding to emerging trends in the art world (such as Minimalism and hard-edge abstraction)? \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTown's oeuvre has little connection to minimalism, and he can arguably be understood as a maximalist, always aiming for extravagance, layers, and bravado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly when he debuted the \"Stretch\" series it was met with critical ambivalence and the production was short-lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToday, the \"Stretch\" series looks remarkably contemporary. For the uninitiated, many assume this body of work to be brand new. The series offers young collectors an exceptional entry point into the artist's remarkably rich and diverse oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Red and Blue Stretch\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLithograph\/Serigraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 40\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed for $1,950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available framed in white with non-reflective museum glass for $2,350.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":171577522,"sku":"x2-10-18","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Harold-Town-Stretch-Raspberry_fulledge_cd8afcb9-5eac-4d92-b6ea-c3f576d9df18.jpg?v=1728080702"},{"product_id":"harold-town-superstar-litho-1970","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"SUPERSTAR\" LITHO, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. His ingenuity and creativity have secured his place in the canon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\"Single Autographic Prints\") that included elements of collage. He represented Canada at the Venice Biennale in 1956 with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, Town continued to reinvent his aesthetic, change medium and mood. To this day he is associated with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Painters_eleven\"\u003ePainters Eleven\u003c\/a\u003e, and their introduction of abstract painting to Toronto and beyond, Town was also a dedicated and exceptional printmaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his lengthy career he repeatedly returned to printmaking to create significant and memorable bodies of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is especially fond of the \"Superstar\" series of lithographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have handled several of these gorgeous, timeless and chic works including  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-yoko-ono-framed-litho-1969\"\u003eYoko Ono\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-chaplin\"\u003eCharlie Chaplin\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003eGracie Slick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Superstar\" is often considered as the emblem of the series. The character is a composite of Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich and shows how Town was an exceptional draftsman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20\"H 14\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree USA and Canada shipping when purchased online\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":212220167,"sku":"03-13x2-10-18x3-05-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Superstar-1970_icon_ec1f6942-2ab4-416d-8d7b-5ba1d43a623c.jpg?v=1623934242"},{"product_id":"harold-town-charlie-chaplin-litho-1970","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"CHARLIE CHAPLIN\" AP LITHO, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is especially enthusiastic about Harold Town's \"Superstar\" series of lithographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to be offering a selection of hard-to-find examples including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-yoko-ono-framed-litho-1969\"\u003eYoko Ono\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-superstar-litho-1970\"\u003eMarilyn Monroe\/Marlene Dietrich\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003eGracie Slick\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlie Chaplin was one of the Superstars that Town was particularly inspired by, depicting him several times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work \"Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purvience\" is an interpretation of the couple from their famous 1916 film \"The Fireman\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/archive.org\/details\/CC_1916_06_12_TheFireman\"\u003eOne of Chaplin's most beloved films, today the film is available as a free download - an amazing viewing experience if interested in the history of cinema.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarold Town's reputation was established in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\"Single Autographic Prints\") that included elements of collage. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of the following decades, Town continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often associated with Painters Eleven, he was also a master printmaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his lengthy career he repeatedly returned to printmaking to create significant and memorable bodies of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-chaplin\"\u003eClick here to see another great Harold Town depiction of Charlie Chaplin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eProvenance: Directly from artist to owner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated and inscribed \"Artist Proof\" by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13\"H 19.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18\"H 24\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":321923693,"sku":"06-13S07-14XS11-14S2-11-15","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20_HaroldTown_icon.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"harold-town-toy-horse-1","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"TOY HORSE #54\" 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most noted and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time the group disbanded, Town had established that he was restlessly prolific and explorative - regularly trying new media and modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town is a major character in 20th century Canadian abstraction, he also completed a significant amount of figurative works beginning in the 1970's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \"Toy Horse\" series is his most successful and iconic body of figurative work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was inspired by a Christmas gift from Canadian scholar Iris Nowell. Within a short period of time Town completed a large number of variations on the subject of a Toy Horse - both stylized and intricately mechanical appearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic example from the series - bold, graphic and confident. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush and ink, gouache on satine D'Arches paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \"March April 1978\" by the Artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"W 22\"H (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35.5\"W 28.5\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":924377473,"sku":"09-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-ToyHorse-2_449627cd-7e9c-4fd1-bd59-45d1bf684f75.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"TOY HORSE #11\" DRAWING, 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most noted and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse and ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time the group disbanded, Town had established that he was restlessly prolific and explorative - regularly trying new media and modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town is a major character in 20th century Canadian abstraction, he also completed a significant amount of figurative works beginning in the 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \"Toy Horse\" series is his most successful and iconic body of figurative work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was inspired by a Christmas gift from Canadian scholar Iris Nowell. Within a short period of time Town completed a large number of variations on the subject of a Toy Horse - both stylized and intricately mechanical appearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic example from the series - Town pushes the form to the point it approaches abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed media on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \"January 22.23 1978\" by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31\"W 21\"H (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":924400485,"sku":"09-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-HAROLDTOWN-TOYHORSE-ICON.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"FRENCH POSTCARD\" 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most noted and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being a major contributor to developments in 20th-century Canadian abstraction, he also completed a significant amount of figurative works beginning in the 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown worked on the series \"French Postcards\" over the period of 1972-1974. It solidified his reputation as a master draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, executed in oil crayon on paper, shows an elegance and sensuality that is remarkable and evocative of Ingres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aesthetic approach has roots in Town's Superstar multiples - examples that can be seen \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-superstar-litho-1970\" title=\"Harold Town Superstar\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-charlie-chaplin-litho-1970\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinction between the other examples and \"French Postcard\" is that this is a unique work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled\" (from the French Postcard collection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil crayon on paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \"13 - 1- 74\" by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.5\"H 19\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31.5\"H 25.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: price is $4,000 CAD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":936275981,"sku":"09-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-FrenchPostcard-icon_504x590_a6219144-80b8-44cb-bab2-bb74289b004c.jpg?v=1610633632"},{"product_id":"copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT\" 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most noted and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is an exceptional example of the work that established Harold Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated 57 by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e21\"H 17\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e33\"H 27.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":936737969,"sku":"09-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-AutographicPrint-icon.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"copy-of-harold-town-superstar-litho-1970","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"COWBOY\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. His ingenuity and creativity have secured his place in the canon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\"Single Autographic Prints\") that included elements of collage. He represented Canada at the Venice Biennale in 1956 with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, Town continued to reinvent his aesthetic, change medium and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often associated with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Painters_eleven\"\u003ePainters Eleven\u003c\/a\u003e, he was also a master printmaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his lengthy career he repeatedly returned to printmaking to create significant and memorable bodies of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is especially fond of the \"Superstar\" series of lithographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have handled several of these gorgeous, timeless and chic works including  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-yoko-ono-framed-litho-1969\"\u003eYoko Ono\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-chaplin\"\u003eCharlie Chaplin\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003eGracie Slick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Artist Proof, entitled \"Superstar\" is considered as the emblem of the series. The character is a composite of Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Directly from artist to owner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned Artist Proof #1 and dated by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\"H 20\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18\"H 24\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1271082172,"sku":"03-13","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-TOWN-COWBOY-ICON.jpg?v=1571438550"},{"product_id":"harold-town-cowboy-2","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"COWBOY 2\" LITHO, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\"Single Autographic Prints\") that included elements of collage. He represented Canada at the Venice Biennale in 1956 with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, Town continued to reinvent his aesthetic, change medium and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often associated with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Painters_eleven\"\u003ePainters Eleven\u003c\/a\u003e, he was also a master printmaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his lengthy career he repeatedly returned to printmaking to create significant and memorable bodies of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarold Town was a major film buff. Beginning in the late 1960's and into the 1970's he created figurative depictions of the classic Hollywood screen; \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-chaplin\"\u003eCharlie Chaplin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-superstar-litho-1970\" title=\"Harold Town Superstar\"\u003eMarilyn Monroe\/Marlene Dietrich\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gable-and-crawford\" title=\"Harold Town Clark Gable Joan Crawford\"\u003eClark Gable and Joan Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e and countless others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 highly recommends Harold Town's book \"Silent Stars, Sound Stars, Film Stars\" published in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is no surprise that Town created several depictions of Cowboys - such as Tom Mix and William S. Hart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Cowboy\" is a paradigm of Harold Town's printmaking and his mastery of the line drawing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated and numbered by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15\"H 21\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1271210868,"sku":"04-15","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-TOWN-COWBOY2-10.jpg?v=1571438550"},{"product_id":"harold-town-bits-single-autographic-print-1956","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BITS\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is an exceptional example of the work that established Harold Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated 56 by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"H 21.5\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\nNote: this work is sold unframed \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4996709124,"sku":"10-15","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-TOWN-BITS-23.jpg?v=1571438555"},{"product_id":"harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BEFORE HARVEST\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most noted and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is an exceptional example of the work that established Harold Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-bits-single-autographic-print-1956\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see other examples of Town's cherished SAPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled by the Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21\"H 17\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33\"H 27.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6701397892,"sku":"10-15","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-TOWN-20.jpg?v=1571438555"},{"product_id":"harold-town-orange-blue-stretch-1971","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"ORANGE BLUE STRETCH\" LITHO 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist he fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\"\u003eToy Horse\u003c\/a\u003e\" is from his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\"\u003eSingle Autographic Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\" or even his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Superstar\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003ePop Star\/Icon\u003c\/a\u003e\" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on new series with courage and conviction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town's abstract works had traditionally been critically and commercially embraced, the \"Stretch\" series, and the response, was a major departure from his previous work. Was Town responding to emerging trends in the art world (such as Minimalism and hard-edge abstraction)? Town's oeuvre has little connection to minimalism, and he can arguably be understood as a maximalist, always aiming for extravagance, layers, and bravado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly when he debuted the \"Stretch\" series it was met with critical ambivalence and the production was short-lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \"Stretch\" series looks remarkably contemporary. For the uninitiated, many assume this body of work to be brand new. The series offers young collectors an exceptional entry point into the artist's remarkably rich and diverse oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Orange Blue Stretch\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLithograph\/Serigraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 40\"W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed for $1,950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available framed in white with non-reflective museum glass for $2,350.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12883016708,"sku":"01-16","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-TOWN-O-2.jpg?v=1613694251"},{"product_id":"harold-town-blue-gray-stretch-1971","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BLUE GREY STRETCH\" LITHO, 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist he fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\"\u003eToy Horse\u003c\/a\u003e\" is from his \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003eSingle Autographic Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\" or even his \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\" title=\"Harold Town Superstar\"\u003ePop Star\/Icon\u003c\/a\u003e\" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on new series with courage and conviction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town's abstract works had traditionally been critically and commercially embraced, the \"Stretch\" series, and the response, was a major departure from his previous work. Was Town responding to emerging trends in the art world (such as Minimalism and hard-edge abstraction)? Town's oeuvre has little connection to minimalism, and he can arguably be understood as a maximalist, always aiming for extravagance, layers, and bravado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly when he debuted the \"Stretch\" series it was met with critical ambivalence and the production was short-lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \"Stretch\" series looks remarkably contemporary. For the uninitiated, many assume this body of work to be brand new. The series offers young collectors an exceptional entry point into the artist's remarkably rich and diverse oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Blue Grey Stretch\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLithograph\/Serigraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 40\"W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Harold Town signed, therefore orienting, this print three different ways. Most of the examples we have handled have had a horizontal orientation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed for $1,950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available framed in white with non-reflective museum glass for $2,350.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12883858308,"sku":"01-16A09-16","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Harold-Town-Stretch-Dark-Blue_thumbnail.jpg?v=1727224671"},{"product_id":"harold-town-tangerine-blue-stretch-1971","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"TANGERINE BLUE STRETCH\" LITHO 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist he fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\"\u003eToy Horse\u003c\/a\u003e\" is from his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\"\u003eSingle Autographic Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\" or even his \"\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Superstar\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003ePop Star\/Icon\u003c\/a\u003e\" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on new series with courage and conviction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town's abstract works had traditionally been critically and commercially embraced, the \"Stretch\" series, and the response, was a major departure from his previous work. Was Town responding to emerging trends in the art world (such as Minimalism and hard-edge abstraction)? Town's oeuvre has little connection to minimalism, and he can arguably be understood as a maximalist, always aiming for extravagance, layers, and bravado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly when he debuted the \"Stretch\" series it was met with critical ambivalence and the production was short-lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \"Stretch\" series looks remarkably contemporary. For the uninitiated, many assume this body of work to be brand new. The series offers young collectors an exceptional entry point into the artist's remarkably rich and diverse oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tangerine Blue Stretch\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLithograph\/Serigraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 40\"W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed for $1,950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available framed in white with non-reflective museum glass for $2,350.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12884295300,"sku":"04-16","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-TOWN-T-5.jpg?v=1613691457"},{"product_id":"harold-town-gray-stretch-1971","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"GREY STRETCH\" 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist he fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\"\u003eToy Horse\u003c\/a\u003e\" is from his \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003eSingle Autographic Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\" or even his \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\" title=\"Harold Town Superstar\"\u003ePop Star\/Icon\u003c\/a\u003e\" works. In every decade, Town would switch gears and embark on new series with courage and conviction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town's abstract works had traditionally been critically and commercially embraced, the \"Stretch\" series, and the response, was a major departure from his previous work. Was Town responding to emerging trends in the art world (such as Minimalism and hard-edge abstraction)? Town's oeuvre has little connection to minimalism, and he can arguably be understood as a maximalist, always aiming for extravagance, layers, and bravado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly when he debuted the \"Stretch\" series it was met with critical ambivalence and the production was short-lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is far more understated than its siblings. The grey-on-grey palette has a quiet elegance and a subtle dynamism that is still unmistakably Harold Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \"Stretch\" series looks remarkably contemporary. For the uninitiated, many assume this body of work to be brand new. The series offers young collectors an exceptional entry point into the artist's remarkably rich and diverse oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\/Serigraph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40\"H 29\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed for $1,950. Available example is a different number in the edition than in the photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is available framed in white with non-reflective museum glass for $2,450.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17312982148,"sku":"04-16x210-18","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Harold-Town-Stretch-Grey_thumbnail.jpg?v=1727224326"},{"product_id":"copy-of-harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BALLET\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this exceptional \"Single Autographic Print\" from 1954. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the earliest \"SAP\" we've handled and come directly from the estate of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is an exceptional example of the work that established Harold Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-bits-single-autographic-print-1956\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see other examples of Town's cherished SAPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Ballet of Debris\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, and titled by the Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21\"H 17\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $7,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17318426180,"sku":"04-16","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-TheBalletOfDebris01.jpg?v=1571438559"},{"product_id":"copy-of-harold-town-yoko-ono-litho-1969","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"JOHN \u0026 YOKO\" LITHOS, 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf all of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e's (1924-1990) \"Popstar\/Icon\" prints, his double portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono is arguably the most admired and sought-after.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1969, the year this lithograph was created, marked a pivotal time for the couple. They married in the spring and a few months later, recorded Plastic Ono Band's debut album \"Live Peace in Toronto 1969,\" at a local music festival. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada was the backdrop for more legendary moments that year, including their \"Bed-In\" for peace at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel, where they stayed for seven days holed up in protest. The demonstration\/spectacle\/holiday culminated in the recording of their legendary \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eanthem \"Give Peace a Chance\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn December, to close out the year, the couple continued their peace campaign by sponsoring billboards around the world that read, \u003ci\u003e\"WAR IS OVER! If You Want It - Happy Christmas From John and Yoko.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thumbcaption\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003eHarold Town wisely captured these cultural icons in their prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003ePrintmaking is an essential element of Harold Town's practice. In the late 1950s Town established his reputation with a series of unique abstract prints (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included elements of collage. Throughout his lengthy career, he completed significant and memorable bodies of work as a printmaker alternating between abstraction and representation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003eHis portraits of this famous couple are paradigms from his exceptional career.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"John \u0026amp; Yoko\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20\"H 14\"W (each sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: these are sold as a pair. $3,600 framed or $3,200 unframed. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17674690948,"sku":"04-16AGN09-16x3-10-18x-07-23","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-JohnLennonYokoOno01.jpg?v=1571438559"},{"product_id":"harold-town-mechanical-nature-sap-1954","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"MECHANICAL NATURE\" SAP, 1953","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this exceptional \"Single Autographic Print\" from 1953. It is one of the earliest \"SAPs\" (Single Autographic Prints) we've handled and comes directly from the estate of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarold Town began to explore printmaking because of his friend and fellow artist Oscar Cahen. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis work is quite rare and unusual as it is black and white, with a total absence of color. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Single Autographic Print\" is an exceptional example of the work that established Harold Town's reputation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-untitled-monotype-date?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=23b1c5db7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Harold Town monotype Caviar20\"\u003eClick here to see another monotype created a week prior to this one in 1953.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mechanical Nature #2\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled and dated Dec 8 53 by the Artist in the plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1953\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21\"H 17\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18243950596,"sku":"05-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-MechanicalNature201.jpg?v=1571438560"},{"product_id":"harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"IN AND OUT\" SAP, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of Harold Town's (1924-1990) most noted attributes is his versatility and unpredictability. Throughout his career he oscillated between genres and styles, between dynamic color and black \u0026amp; white, between abstraction and figuration.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's breakout body of work were the \"Single Autographic Prints\" created during the mid-1950's. While there are certainly many common characteristics in these monotypes - there are plenty of variations, anomalies and beautiful experiments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work \"In and Out\" is a fine example of Town's versatility - yet aesthetically it seems closer in style to something by Robert Motherwell or even Ray Mead. Dominant, monochromatic forms - found here on both the upper and lower half of the composition - are not obviously elements that Town favored. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its somewhat exceptional construction this must have been a meaningful work for Town as he signed, dated and gave it this friendly evocative title.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes directly from the estate of Harold Town.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Print\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-bits-single-autographic-print-1956\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see other examples of Town's cherished SAPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In and Out\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22\"H 16.5\"W (work - visible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 24\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26392658248,"sku":"10-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-SAP_01.jpg?v=1571438564"},{"product_id":"harold-town-go-cart-ink-drawing-1955","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"GO-CART\" INK DRAWING, 1959","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse and ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\". Despite his success as a print-maker Town did not limit himself to one medium. He was an accomplished painter and his works during the prime of Painters Eleven were some of the most bombastic and glorious that the group produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate ink drawing is an interesting gem. Similar to Philip Guston, Town seems to be straddling a division between figuration and abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete title of this drawing is \"The Solid Rock Go-Cart (A Sculpture)\" - it is fantastical and a bit absurd. It posses both traces of automatic abstraction and planned whimsy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful unique work for both the serious Town\/Painters Eleven collector or the young and aspirational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Solid Rock Go-Cart (A Sculpture)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePen and ink on paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate labels verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.75\"W 5\"H (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\"W 11\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: original period frame restored \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27389440392,"sku":"11-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-SolidRock-GoCart_01.jpg?v=1571438565"},{"product_id":"harold-town-lagoon-single-autographic-print-1956","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"LAGOON\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"H 21.5\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30\"H 24\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $7,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27947950993,"sku":"12-16","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar2_Harold-Town-SAP_01.jpg?v=1571438566"},{"product_id":"harold-town-summer-frieze-drawing-1973","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"SUMMER FRIEZE\" DRAWING, 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse and ever-changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970's were are incredibly diverse and fertile time for the artist. It is remarkable that the same artist produced the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\" title=\"Harold Town French Postcards\"\u003e\"French Postcards\"\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-superstar-litho-1970\" title=\"Harold Town Superstar\"\u003e\"Superstars\"\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-blue-gray-stretch-1971\" title=\"Harold Town Stretch\"\u003e\"Stretch\"\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\"\u003e\"Toy Horse\"\u003c\/a\u003e series within less than a decade. For a new generation looking at Harold Town these series read as fresh, dynamic, graphic and impactful. We would argue that the 1970's is the part of Town's oeuvre that is most deserving of critical and institutional reevaluation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate ink drawing is a lovely gem, acting as a bridge between the pure abstraction of the stretch series and the graphic figuration in \"Toy Horses\". The work is not purely abstract, as Town interprets a frieze; a decorative motif that typically appears on a wall next to the ceiling as a band of pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Summer Frieze\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk and mixed media on paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated Aug. 73, by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazelow and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts labels verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5\"W 6\"H (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18\"W 16\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28238201041,"sku":"12-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold_Town_Summer-Frieze_01.jpg?v=1571438566"},{"product_id":"harold-town-childs-punchout-1971","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"CHILD'S PUNCHOUT\" 1971 SILKSCREEN","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was dubbed the \"Picasso of Canada\" for his ever-changing aesthetic and perennial creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid 1950's he established his reputation with a series of monotypes (called \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) which included elements of collage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town became one of the leading artists of the Painters 11 group, he had a important and lifelong connection to printmaking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring most of the 1960's Town was occupied by painting, beginning in 1968 he began another important chapter in his career as a printmaker. For a period of about 3 years Town created large silkscreens, mostly on 40\" x 29\" paper in bold exuberant colors. The \"Stretch\" works are the most famous silkscreens from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work differed from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-blue-gray-stretch-1971\" title=\"Harold Town Stretch silkscreen \"\u003e\"Stretch\"\u003c\/a\u003e works in several ways. Besides the complexity of composition and the inclusion of text, these works were the result of an elaborate process. The silkscreens were made from hand-cut screens, one for each color. While the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-tangerine-blue-stretch-1971\" title=\"Harold Town Stretch Silkscreen \"\u003e\"Stretch\"\u003c\/a\u003e works were two colors, these works were upwards of seven. In \"Child's Punchout\" we see the bubble-gum pink, cinnabar,navy, grey, lime, peach and cream. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the overall composition seems to be an abstract with almost psychedelic elements. On closer inspection we see that the forms are stylized versions of perhaps circus performers: \"Seal\", \"Dog Stands on a Ball\", \"Trapeze Artist\" etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prime example of Town's dynamism, creativity and exuberant colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 40\"W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29254379729,"sku":"02-17","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-Child_sPunchout-01.jpg?v=1571438567"},{"product_id":"harold-town-juggler-1971-silkscreen","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"CANDY JUGGLER\" 1971 SERIGRAPH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarold\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTown\u003c\/span\u003e (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work. He was dubbed the \"Picasso of Canada\" for his ever-changing aesthetic and perennial creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid 1950's he established his reputation with a series of monotypes (called \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1495901649410000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFDSUdTvKVR2XnqWtfB9iCaDWGUvQ\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e), which included elements of collage. While \u003cspan\u003eTown\u003c\/span\u003e became one of the leading artists of the Painters 11 group, he had an important and lifelong connection to printmaking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in 1968 he began another important chapter in his career as a printmaker. For a period of about 3 years \u003cspan\u003eTown\u003c\/span\u003e created large silkscreens, mostly on 40\" x 29\" paper in bold exuberant colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to his famous “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-blue-gray-stretch-1971\" title=\"Harold Town Stretch\"\u003eStretch\u003c\/a\u003e” series, “The Candy Juggler” sees \u003cspan\u003eTown\u003c\/span\u003e’s maintained focus on clean, graphic forms and a saturated color palette. Unlike works from the “Stretch” series, this screen print makes use of several layers of color and increasingly complicated compositional elements.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this work is at first glance abstract, like other prints from this era, demonstrates a visual allusion to elements and characters from the circus. Another example of this can be seen in \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-childs-punchout-1971\" title=\"Harold Town Child's Punchout\"\u003eChild's Punchout\u003c\/a\u003e\" from the same year as this work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prime example of \u003cspan\u003eTown\u003c\/span\u003e's dynamism, creativity and exuberant colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:(416)%20704-1720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, and numbered by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkscreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40”H  29”W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45”H  33” W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35079457745,"sku":"05-17","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Violet-Circus-1970_01.jpg?v=1571438570"},{"product_id":"harold-town-toy-horse-drawing-1982","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"TOY HORSE #179\" DRAWING, 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of mysterious unique abstract prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included collage elements. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the following decades, the artist continued reinventing his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHe was nicknamed the Picasso of Canada due to his constant evolution. By the mid-1960s, he was considered as Canada's most famous artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town made a significant contribution to Canadian abstraction, he created figurative works throughout his career. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \"Toy Horse\" series is arguably his most successful and iconic body of figurative work. Inspired by a Christmas gift, Town reimagined the subject through a number of variations during 1976-1983, ranging from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=edb6d1ed2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse ink drawing Caviar20\"\u003estylized ink drawings\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-toy-horse-drawing-1982?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=edb6d1ed2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Harold Town toy horse drawing Caviar20\"\u003emeticulous almost wire-like geometric designs\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn “Toy Horse #179,” Town forms his subject by creating shapes out of parallel lines. The result is reminiscent of Sol LeWitt and geometric 1960s Op art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse\" href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to see another example of Town’s toy horses.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical pen and ink on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \"18.19 Sept 1982\" by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate numbers and labels verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33\"W 26.5\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: from the estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $5,500 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12429441728571,"sku":"5-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Toy-Horse_icon_861d2143-8772-40b5-8b6f-a230a0cfcbf5.jpg?v=1571438583"},{"product_id":"harold-town-charlie-chaplin-at-the-circus-1984","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT THE CIRCUS\" DRAWING, 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included elements of collage. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a superlative example of Town’s fascination with the cinema and Hollywood characters. This exploration began in 1971 with the drawing collection, “Silent Stars, Sound Stars, Film Stars,” that examined onscreen personas of popular hollywood characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn “Charlie Chaplin at the Circus,” the iconic comedian is on his toes, turned away from the viewer and contemplatively looking upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-charlie-chaplin-litho-1970\" title=\"Caviar20 Harold Town Charlie Chaplin\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to see another of Town's depiction of Chaplin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, and inscribed by artist on the verso. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphite on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23\"H 16\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: the Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12429790969915,"sku":"5-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Charlie-Chaplin-at-the-Circus_icon_a34ffa45-845e-4776-911e-df967aac124a.jpg?v=1571438583"},{"product_id":"harold-town-dining-room-drawings-1961","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"DINING ROOM DRAWINGS\" TRIPTYCH, 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. His reputation goes beyond his association with them as arguably one of Canada's most ambitious, versatile and inventive artists of the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown rose to fame in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included elements of collage. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. While he was a brave and uncompromising artist who forged a singular path in post-war abstraction, he never confined himself to a single style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this this triptych, Town uses bold shapes and line in a monochromatic palette to explore pure abstraction. While Town changed styles easily, one of the reoccurring motifs in his work is a dynamism and intricacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych had a particular importance to the artist. The three works, from different years, were framed identically and hung as a group in the artist's family dining room for decades (hence the name “Dining Room Drawings”) Caviar20 acquired the set directly from the artist's estate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images by request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePen and ink and brush and ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach work is signed and dated by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1964, 1963, 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.75\" H 12.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.75\"H 6.75\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: the Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(All works have estate inventory labels verso) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13271172972603,"sku":"07-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-DR-drawing-1961-C_icon_3deffb7d-373c-4c61-b4ed-299172a5b2b4.jpg?v=1571438584"},{"product_id":"harold-town-single-autographic-print-1955","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT -BLACK BERRY\", 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group, utilizing an incredible range of mediums and techniques throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to printmaking through his his friend and fellow artist, Oscar Cahen. After buying a lithography press and stone in 1953, the artist created unique compositions, made up of designs of both accidental and arranged shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown used everyday objects to create these designs, forming ghostly textures and patterns through many layers of over printing. This technique recalls the paper collages of early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century modern movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this \"Single Autographic Print\" from 1955. The composition in an array of black and berry colors is texturally abundant, with swaths of dripping and scratched-in inks and imprints of string and clippings. New forms seem to emerge with every viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\"H 18.75\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $7,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13925390385211,"sku":"8-18","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town_SAP_55_icon_45e97df2-8b0d-46f6-8001-2918ef1a8655.jpg?v=1571438585"},{"product_id":"harold-town-god-series-12-1975","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"GOD SERIES #12\", 1975","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. Founder of the Abstract Expressionist group Painters Eleven, he remains one of the most fascinating characters from the group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was one of the founders of the Painters Eleven group, and an influential early adopter of Abstract painting in Canada. To this day he remains one of the most fascinating and high profile artists from the group. Town's reputation goes beyond Painters Eleven, as he is arguably one of Canada's most productive and creative artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite Town's association with the emergence of Abstraction in Canada, Town completed many series that embraced figuration. Beginning in the 1970's, (possibly his most under-appreciated era) he produced three series that explored figuration: the Vale Variations (1972–77), the Gods (1975–79), and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aci-iac.ca\/art-books\/harold-town\/key-works\/toy-horse-no-184\"\u003eToy Horses\u003c\/a\u003e (1976–84). The Gods in particular are an important predecessor to the Toy Horses, as they prominently feature horses in many of the images. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown had always been fascinated by history and mythology. In the God Series, he explored the allegorical elements of classical myths. We see the centaur Chiron as he instructs Achilles. Chiron was known to be an educator. He taught Achille the skills he needed to become men, such as archery and hunting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarold was also captivated by bodybuilding competition and by the human body performing its muscle-bulging poses as living sculptures. This experience led to a series of artworks that exaggerate the muscularity summoned by professional bodybuilders on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the works directly reference specific mythological stories, the works themselves have the characteristics of Town's best abstractions; riotous layered colors, elaborate textures and a general dynamism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod series #12 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed media on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19”H 25”W (work)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 30”H 35”W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Waddington Galleries, Gallery Gevik\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17776771498043,"sku":"10-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-G-d-Series-12-1975_02_2.jpg?v=1571438587"},{"product_id":"harold-town-god-series-22-1979","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"GOD SERIES #22\", 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was one of the founders of the Painters Eleven group, and an influential early adopter of Abstract painting in Canada. To this day he remains one of the most fascinating and high profile artists from the group. Town's reputation goes beyond Painters Eleven, as he is arguably one of Canada's most productive and creative artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite Town's association with the emergence of Abstraction in Canada, Town completed several series that embraced figuration. Beginning in the 1970's, (possibly his most under-appreciated era) he produced three series that explored figuration: the Vale Variations (1972–77), the Gods (1975–79), and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aci-iac.ca\/art-books\/harold-town\/key-works\/toy-horse-no-184\"\u003eToy Horses\u003c\/a\u003e (1976–84). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown had always been fascinated by history and mythology. He expended his knowledge vastly by exploring equine paintings and sculptures during his dedicated study of ancient civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his initial pencil drawings Town began to produce thick clack outlines on a sturdy horse’s body. In the God Series, he put them into action, galloping, prancing, racing and trotting. He experienced with blocky shapes to create a horse that is sculptural, with a shape that has sharp edges to its lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the works directly reference specific mythological stories, the works themselves have the characteristics of Town's best abstractions; riotous layered colors, elaborate textures and a general dynamism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod series #22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed media on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19”H 25”W (work)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 24.5”H 30.5”W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Waddington Galleries, Gallery Gevik\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17778304221243,"sku":"10-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-G-d-Series-22-1979_icon_6d224dfe-0d28-42ba-a124-4e568fe8239d.jpg?v=1571438587"},{"product_id":"harold-town-untitled-tapestry-sketch-1976","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"UNTITLED\" TAPESTRY SKETCH, 1976.","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was one of the founders of the Painters Eleven group, an early adopter and champion of Abstract painting in Canada\/ To this day he remains one of the most fascinating and high profile characters from the group. Town's reputation goes beyond his association with the group as arguably one of Canada's most ambitious and creative artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Town's legacy is derived from his willingness to reinvent his aesthetic, change medium and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost appealing are Town’s masterful drawings. The unparalleled finesse of his draftsmanship put him in a league of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970's Town created several series with stylized figures, that recalled Matisse, with their sensuous forms and fluid lines realized in ink.  In this work, Town drew dancing figures with a sexy, fluid line in ink. Despite the flatness of paper, the bodies are sculptural, especially the sense of volume created by the overlapping of the shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique ink drawing was commissioned by a textile company that invited a select group of renowned Canadian artists to create a design for a limited edition textile wall panel.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled Tapestry Sketch\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk on board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13”H 16.5”W (work, visible)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 20”H 23”W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17779575783483,"sku":"10-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Untitled-Tapestry-Sketch-1976_icon_3beb8145-4160-4068-905f-e781a3f6c35d.jpg?v=1571438587"},{"product_id":"harold-town-hippie-with-a-digger-hat-1968","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"HIPPIE WITH A DIGGER HAT\", 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924–1990) was one of the most dynamic and brilliant figures in Canadian art throughout his career which extended from the early1950s to the 1980s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering \"Hippie With a Digger Hat\", a possible self-portrait, and definitely fantastic work exemplifying how Town was an exceptional draftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is an emblem of the psychedelic sixties and hippie seventies. The character is wearing a digger hat (also called “slouch hat”) that covers a part of his face and groovy hair. This symbolic hat was commonly worn as part of a military uniform in many western countries. Like many counter-culture characters he is overtly subverting the hierarchy with his rebellious look. Today, a man with long-hair is common, however in 1968 this was considered quite a renegade style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps responding to Pop Art, Town began to depict rock stars and hippies towards the end of the 1960's. Yet instead of appropriating existing images Town realized these characters, like this \"Hippie\" or \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\" title=\"Harold Town Gracie Slick print Caviar20 \"\u003eGracie Slick\u003c\/a\u003e\", in elegant evocative black ink. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist Town fearlessly experimented with different media and aesthetics - consider how different his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978\"\u003e\"Toy Horse\"\u003c\/a\u003e is from his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e or even his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003e\"Superstar\"\u003c\/a\u003e works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hippie with a Digger Hat\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24”H 18.5”W (print)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 28”H 22”W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed condition report by request\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17783252123707,"sku":"10-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Hippie-in-Digger-Hat-1968_icon_3afea8c1-799b-4ec2-ba60-b1eee1eb354b.jpg?v=1571438587"},{"product_id":"harold-town-babe-ruth-litho-1970","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BABE RUTH\" LITHO, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924–1990) was one of the most dynamic and brilliant figures in Canadian art throughout his lengthy career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often associated with Painters Eleven, he was also a master printmaker. In every decade of his career he experimented with printmaking to create significant and memorable bodies of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960's star worship experienced never before levels of hysteria. From teenagers to downtown artists, fame and star worship defined this remarkable decade. While not necessarily associated with Pop Art, Harold Town explored the famous in a series of drawings and lithographic prints, “Popsters and Celebrities” primarily completed in 1969 to 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabe Bruth was one of the most famous American baseball players and was active for a remarkably long period; 1914 through 1935. Ruth's legendary power and charismatic personality made him the target of intense press and public attention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fine example from this timeless and chic series and as is another reminder of how Town was an exceptional draftsman.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at some of the other examples from the \"Superstar\" series, including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-yoko-ono-framed-litho-1969\"\u003eYoko Ono\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-charlie-chaplin-litho-1970\"\u003eCharlie Chaplin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-gracie-slick-framed-litho-1970\"\u003eGracie Slick\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Babe Ruth\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled and dated by the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20”H 14”W (print)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.75\"H 16.75\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is framed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18446276100155,"sku":"11-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Baseball_icon_b5925ecf-fa6c-4270-8324-4057a6595616.jpg?v=1571438587"},{"product_id":"harold-town-edgelake-reflexion-single-autographic-print-1958","title":"HAROLD TOWN, “EDGELAKE REFLEXION” SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1958","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to printmaking through his friend and fellow artist, Oscar Cahen. After buying a lithography press and stone in 1953, the artist created unique compositions, made up of designs of both accidental and arranged shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown used everyday objects to create these designs, forming ghostly textures and patterns through many layers of over printing. This technique recalls the paper collages of early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century modern movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in 1954 this series of unique prints called \"Single Autographic Prints\" that included elements of collage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for a collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-french-postcard-drawing-1974\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-bits-single-autographic-print-1956\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see other examples of Town's cherished SAPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:(416)%20704-1720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated ‘58’ by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated and titled by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInventory number 7773\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21\"H 17\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: From the Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19848851718203,"sku":"12-18","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-SAP-Edgelake-Reflection-58_01.jpg?v=1571438588"},{"product_id":"harold-town-lagoon-single-autographic-print-1957","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"MAROON LAGOON\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotype - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. 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Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most collected artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntitled (\"Triangle Bow) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate inventory number: 8929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist in lower left corner, creation date also stamped in up right corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"H 21.5\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $8,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33621283569723,"sku":"05-20","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-HaroldTown-TriangleBow01.jpg?v=1588786784"},{"product_id":"harold-town-maroon-lagoon-single-autographic-print-1956","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"SHUNG KANG\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotype - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis autumnal-hued example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 416. 704. 1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Even Before Shung Kang\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled, and dated by the artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"H 21.5\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $8,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33799603060795,"sku":"05-20","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-SAP-Even-Before-Shung-Kang_icon_8cb4c471-efdf-4a48-ab6c-fbc6e61fc63c.jpg?v=1590435247"},{"product_id":"harold-town-mauve-single-autographic-print-1956","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"MAUVE MAGIC\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotypes - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complex mauve-hued example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface.  This type of SAP is particularly sought-after as it is one of the earliest and features a distinct graphic collage-like composition made up of blocky shapes. Such elements would become signatures in Town's oeuvre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e, call 416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit\u003c\/a\u003e our Toronto gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntitled (\"Mauve Magic\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"H 21.5\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $8,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33799749926971,"sku":"05-20","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-SAP-Mauve-Magic-1955_icon_d2f90c6c-9357-4eaa-b155-1aacd1b9b3b9.jpg?v=1590363811"},{"product_id":"harold-town-mauve-magic-single-autographic-print-1955","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"NAUTILUS\" SINGLE AUTOGRAPHIC PRINT, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotype - which he called \"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Single Autographic Prints\" were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate Town to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of a \"Single Autographic Print\" is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic abstract surface. The title refers to nautilus, which are a genus of sea mollusc, and the last surviving genus of the Nautiloidea family. This works appears to be Town's abstract homage to the species, showcasing their sometimes pearly exterior and multiple tentacles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 1. 416. 704. 1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Night Encounter by the Nautilus\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"H 21.5\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $8,000 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33799927005243,"sku":"05-20","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-SAP-Night-Encounter-by-the-Nautilus_icon_dc2a457f-ef99-4c2c-9b79-0d231ed59a4b.jpg?v=1590434991"},{"product_id":"harold-town-orange-zone-drawing-1961","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"ORANGE ZONE\" DRAWING, 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the best-known and most dynamic artist from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. His reputation goes beyond his association with the group and is known as one of Canada's most ambitious, versatile and inventive artists of the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Town coined the Painter's Eleven name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting nor abstraction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown rose to fame in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) which led to representing Canada at the Venice Biennale in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town regularly changed the medium, mood and subject matter, one constant throughout his career was his passion for drawing and creating intimate works on paper. This mixed-media work is Harold Town at his best - layered, rich colors creating hypnotic inimitable abstract surface. It has an important synergy with his abstract paintings of the same era which juxtaposed a central form with an elaborate background that alternates between structure and spontaneity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images by request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (aka \"Orange Zone\") \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1961\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, upper right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush and ink, pen, gouache and watercolor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e8.75\"H 5.75\"W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e16\"H 12\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNote: Original period frame. Wear is commensurate with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVery good condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(Work has estate inventory label verso)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39375088582809,"sku":"03-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Cavair20_Harold-Town-Orange-Zone-1961_icon_ff6119e6-3ec6-46de-8029-28ad75a9bc31.jpg?v=1615919147"},{"product_id":"harold-town-day-of-the-dragon-monotype-1965","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"DAY OF THE DRAGON\" MONOTYPE, 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the best-known and most dynamic artist from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. His reputation goes beyond his association with the group as arguably one of Canada's most ambitious, versatile and inventive artists of the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Town coined the Painter's Eleven name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting nor abstraction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown rose to fame in the late 1950's with a series of unique prints (\u003ca title=\"Harold Town SAPs\" href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) which led to representing Canada at the Venice Biennale in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this important debut, Town is first considered as a painter. Over the course of his career, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. Similar to Robert Motherwell, Town was an avid and experimental printmaker. Every number of years he seemed to adopt a new printmaking technique that enabled him to articulate a new style or aesthetic. Contrast the visual and methodological differences between the Single Autographic Prints (from the late 1950's) to the graphic lithographs of Rock n' Roll stars (like \u003ca title=\"Harold Town John Lennon and Yoko Ono print Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-yoko-ono-litho-1969?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bd6f92737\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJohn and Yoko\u003c\/a\u003e) from the late 1960's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique monotype work is Harold Town at his best - a hypnotic and mysterious abstract surface. \u003c\/span\u003eWhile Town changed styles easily, one of the reoccurring motifs in his work is a dynamism and intricacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images by request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Day of the Dragon\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, numbered and dated by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotype \/ Deep etching intaglio\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique work (edition of 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12.75\"H 16\"W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e24\"H 25\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNote: Original period frame. Wear is commensurate with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVery good condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(Works has estate inventory label verso)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: the price is $3,500 CAD.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39375234236569,"sku":"03-21","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Day-of-the-Dragon-1965_icon_c7025229-9ce5-47b2-9d5b-aa3fc5878d74.jpg?v=1615921434"},{"product_id":"harold-town-snap-painting-45-sap-1973","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"SNAP PAINTING 45\", 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse and ever-changing. He was nicknamed the Picasso of Canada due to his constant reinvention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most exciting chapters occurred in the early 1970s. Realizing an idea first considered in 1957, Town and his father created a device that stood 7 feet tall, that allowed the artist to flick paint from a string onto a canvas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown would do this technique thousands of times on a single canvas. The highly textured artworks that employed this approach were appropriately titled Snap Paintings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the lines in these paintings are totally straight they have a wonderful texture that Iris Nowell compared to Chenile. While it sounds trite, these are works that are best appreciated in person. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar20 is excited to show this exceptional example from the Snaps era (1972-1976). Like the best of Town's work, he offers two unexpected colors, purple grape contrasted with an apricot\/ochre. While many of the Snap paintings are quite large in size, as the artist was taking advantage of his tall homemade contraption, this work is notable for its intimate domestic proportions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is featured in the Caviar20 exhibition \"Toronto20\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: additional images coming soon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Snap Painting 45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil and lucite on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated in top right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e28\"H 36\"W  (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice: $35,000 CAD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42511858794732,"sku":"03-22","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-_Snap-45_-1973_icon_27ee3bf4-a9a4-4b83-838b-88ab5b38c56a.jpg?v=1648157929"},{"product_id":"harold-town-rudolph-valentino-lithograph-1970","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"RUDOLPH VALENTINO\" LITHOGRAPH, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of unique prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included elements of collage. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a superlative example of Town’s fascination with the cinema and Hollywood characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exploration culminated in 1971 with the drawing collection, “Silent Stars, Sound Stars, Film Stars,” which examined onscreen personas of popular Hollywood characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-charlie-chaplin-litho-1970\" title=\"Caviar20 Harold Town Charlie Chaplin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe collection includes three iterations of this drawing, each capturing the actor's alluring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003ePrintmaking is an essential element of Harold Town's reputation. Throughout his lengthy career, he completed significant and memorable bodies of work as a printmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"magnify\"\u003eHis portraits of celebrated icons, such as Rudolph Valentino, are paradigms from his exceptional career.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rudolph Valentino\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and white lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by artist, top left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26.25\"H 20.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: the Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43321394331884,"sku":"09-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Rudolph-Valentino-1971_icon_08bb0a53-c175-4575-b173-8f625badd7ae.jpg?v=1664379760"},{"product_id":"harold-town-toy-horse-gouache-on-paper-1979","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"TOY HORSE\" GOUACHE ON PAPER, 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of mysterious unique abstract prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included collage elements. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the following decades, the artist continued reinventing his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHe was nicknamed the Picasso of Canada due to his constant evolution. By the mid-1960s, he was considered Canada's most famous artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Town made a significant contribution to Canadian abstraction, he created figurative works throughout his career. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \"Toy Horse\" series is arguably his most successful and iconic body of figurative work. Inspired by a Christmas gift, Town reimagined the subject through a number of variations during 1976-1983, ranging from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/copy-of-harold-town-toy-horse-11-1978?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=edb6d1ed2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Harold Town Toy Horse ink drawing Caviar20\"\u003estylized ink drawings\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-toy-horse-drawing-1982?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=edb6d1ed2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Harold Town toy horse drawing Caviar20\"\u003emeticulous almost wire-like geometric designs\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate painting is a striking output from this series, depicting the subject with \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebold, graphic, forms and confident colors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\/products\/harold-town-toy-horse-drawing-1982\"\u003eClick here to see another example of Town’s toy horses. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call 1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Untitled\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCanada, 1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGouache and ink on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, top left \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\"H 12.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9\"H 13.75\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43746139930860,"sku":"03-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Toy-Horse-Gouache-on-Paper-1979--_icon_53b49c40-bb44-4664-a0c7-55ff35c7a046.jpg?v=1679754427"},{"product_id":"harold-town-girl-on-a-subway-ink-drawing-1957","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"GIRL ON A SUBWAY\" INK DRAWING, 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Toronto gallery features art collection of Famous Canadian artist, Harold Town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of unique prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included collage elements. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Harold Town is primarily known as one of Canada's leading abstract artists, a sizeable part of his oeuvre is dedicated to representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate line drawing features a woman's angular profile, her boxy curls flowing out from the confines of her head scarf. The woman's strong gaze peers off into the distance, lost in the mundanity of her commute. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably simple yet evocative, this drawing is evidence of Town's incredible ability as a draftsman. His confident and stylized line work is met with an air of restraint, making this work an excellent example of his innate creative intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Girl on a Subway\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePen and ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated 4.14.57 by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate labels verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\"H 10.5\"W (work)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.25\"H 17.75\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43959787651308,"sku":"08-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Girl-on-a-Subway-1957_icon_a5de90b5-214b-43dc-b4f1-e48000d43890.jpg?v=1723138770"},{"product_id":"harold-town-four-nude-women-ink-drawing-1984","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"FOUR NUDES\" DRAWING, 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of mysterious unique prints (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\" title=\"Harold Town SAPs\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included collage elements. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate line drawing, from the last chapter of the artist's career, features a group of four women, their graceful figures brought to life through smooth, curvilinear lines that accentuate the gentle curves of their bodies. It is both evocative of Ingres and Matisse for the simplicity and sensuality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably pared down, this drawing offers a look at Town's incredible ability as a draftsman. His confident and stylized linework is bold yet met with an air of restraint, making this work an excellent example of his innate creative intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Four Nudes\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCanada, 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGraphite on illustration board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned and dated Aug 23.84 by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEstate labels verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20.5\"H 16.5\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e27.75\"H 23.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNewly framed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote: the price is $4,500 CAD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43959828971756,"sku":"11-23","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Four-Nude-Women-1984_icon_9b41696f-d122-4794-8272-c0b80d3334cd.jpg?v=1695150408"},{"product_id":"harold-town-man-and-monument-ink-drawing-1957","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"MAN AND MONUMENT\" INK DRAWING, 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town at Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of unique prints (\"Single Autographic Prints\") that included collage elements. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. Over the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Harold Town is primarily known as one of Canada's leading abstract artists, a sizeable part of his oeuvre is dedicated to representation. He regularly revisits or responds to stories or motifs related to antiquity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate line drawing features a broad, almost giant idealized man, his body folded as he lowers his head downward. The man rests his shoulder against the edge of an exceptionally large monument crafted in the profile of a foot. We can wonder whether Town is referencing the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pie di Marmo Harold Town drawing Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/pie-di-marmo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePiè di Marmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pie di Marmo Harold Town drawing Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turismoroma.it\/en\/places\/pi%C3%A8-di-marmo\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a giant fragment of a foot sculpture in Rome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably simple yet evocative, this drawing is a paradigm of Town's incredible ability as a draftsman. His confident and stylized line-work is bold yet met with an air of restraint, making this work an excellent example of his innate creative intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Man and Monument\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInk drawing on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSigned and dated 4.2.57 by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e8\"H 10.75\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e11\"H 13.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43965368926444,"sku":"07-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Man-and-Monument-1957_icon_31274675-20eb-4713-ab75-c4fcfde8e64f.jpg?v=1695628672"},{"product_id":"harold-town-cadmus-slaying-a-dragon-ink-drawing-1976","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"CADMUS SLAYING A DRAGON\" MIXED MEDIA DRAWING, 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. One of the founders of Painters Eleven, he remains one of the most fascinating characters from this important collective of abstract artists in Toronto. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDespite Town's contribution to the emergence of abstraction in Canada, Town never abandoned or rejected figuration. In fact even as his reputation soared in the mid 1950's for his layered \"Single Autographic Prints\" he continued to do line drawings and other representational prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970's, (possibly his most under-appreciated era) Town produced three figurative series: the Vale Variations (1972–77), the Gods (1975–79), and Toy Horses (1976–84).  It is worth mentioning that these series overlap, for example Town also worked on Toy Horses using the same blue paper as he did for this drawing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince his youth Town had been fascinated by history and mythology. In the God Series, he explored the allegorical elements of classical myths. In this work we find the Grecian hero Cadmus, the original dragon slayer, in the midst of his pivotal battle, a moment that would ultimately lead to his establishment of the city of Thebes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the best works by Town from the 1970's this bold drawing has many of the characteristics of the eras; simple yet bold forms, confident colors and a compelling narrative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cadmus Slaying a Dragon (God Series)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1976\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePastel, graphite and colored chalk on blue paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned and dated by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e18.75\"H 24.75\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e26.25\"H 31.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43965371384044,"sku":"09-23","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-God-Series-Cadmus-Slaying-a-Dragon-1976_icon_d710907c-63ed-4a53-b523-1b91e79d8f12.jpg?v=1695629052"},{"product_id":"harold-town-the-field-catcher-mixed-media-1987","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"THE FIELD CATCHER\" MIXED MEDIA, 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Toronto gallery features art collection of Famous Canadian artist, Harold Town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the \"Painters Eleven\" group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of mysterious unique prints (\u003ca title=\"Harold Town SAPs\" href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-in-and-out-sap-1955\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e) that included collage elements. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works. Over the following decades, the artist continued to reinvent his aesthetic, regularly changing medium and mood, alternating between periods of pure abstraction and figuration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, from the last chapter of his career, is exemplary of his practice. It is both gestural and spontaneous, notably the stylized ink grass along the lower part of the composition. Yet the central element, outlined in ink, is \u003ca title=\"Harold Town ink drawings of the 1960's Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\/products\/harold-town-dining-room-drawings-1961\"\u003eevocative of his drawings from the 1960's\u003c\/a\u003e, which contains an elaborate structure with warm mini-ombré sections. Finally there is the elaborate spring-like pastel background, which recalls Gershon Iskowitz's highly abstracted landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a confident and impressive reminder of Town's mastery and innovation in abstraction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"The Field Catcher\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCanada, 1987\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOil, pastel, ink, pencil, colored pencil on board\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned and dated by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15.75\"H 12\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e21.25\" 17.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNewly framed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43965825057004,"sku":"11-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-The-Field-Catcher-1987_icon_ed3c2f7d-4ab9-46ab-9d23-eef44b35dc02.jpg?v=1695670080"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/collections\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-Slipunder-1956_icon_aa0bd07f-9a6c-4756-bec9-323434fc2684.jpg?v=1535740758","url":"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town.oembed?page=3","provider":"Caviar20","version":"1.0","type":"link"}