Among the highlights for Heffel: a gorgeous 21.6 centimetre by 26.7 centimetre oil-on-panel sketch by Tom Thomson sold for $1.15 million (including buyer’s premium) – not a record bid for a Thomson, but hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the estimate provided by the auction house.
Tamarack Swamp (Sketch #5), once owned by the artist’s sister, was among the most anticipated lots of the evening.
“[It's] the second highest Thomson to sell at auction and far exceeded the low estimate by two-and-a-half times,” the art auctioneer said after the approximate three hour auction.