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      • Alec John Garner, Canadian (1897-1995), Portrait of Walking Buffalo, pastel, 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (59.7 x 49.5 cm)
        Apr. 20, 2022

        Alec John Garner, Canadian (1897-1995), Portrait of Walking Buffalo, pastel, 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (59.7 x 49.5 cm)

        Est: $300 - $500

        Alec John Garner Canadian (1897-1995) portrait of walking buffalo pastel signed 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (59.7 x 49.5 cm)

        Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
      • Alec John Garner, Untitled (Kootenay Lake, BC)
        Nov. 22, 2020

        Alec John Garner, Untitled (Kootenay Lake, BC)

        Est: $150 - $250

        Alec Garner was born on 29 Dec 1897 in Twyford, Southampton, Winchester, England. His family immigrated to Canada shortly after. They stayed in Montreal for 11 years and then moved to Calgary, then Edmonton. When Garner was 15, he came down with pneumonia and was not expected to live through the night. He was nursed back to health by Ethel Walton. Ethel would eventually become his wife. In 1923, Garner and Ethel moved to California. Garner was employed by the railroad and was making velocipedes and handcarts. However, after Ethel’s father died, the couple decided to move back to Canada to be closer to family. During the Depression, Garner was fortunate enough to find work with the Canadian Pacific Railway. His job was to paint lettering on locomotives in 23 karat gold. Garner began developing his talent as an artist at this time, working with oil paints, charcoal, pen and ink, and watercolour. A few years later, he studied with A.C. Leighton. Garner was also associated with noted artists A. Y. Jackson, H. G. Glyde and W. J. Phillips and a personal friend of Roland Gissing and Matt Lindstrom, all well-known Alberta artists. In his earlier years, Garner was a familiar site at the Calgary Stampede, drawing portraits in pastel. He entered and won many awards for his art at Edmonton and Calgary exhibitions and in 1939 had two of his watercolors hung in the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in Montreal. On a visit to Proctor, BC, Garner fell in love with the beautiful mountains and lakes, so, in 1944, Garner quit the railroad and moved to Proctor and began driving the local school bus, which allowed him time to paint. He joined the Nelson Art Club and for a time was an instructor. He continued his membership in the Alberta Society of Artists and the Calgary Sketch Club, sending his new paintings of Kootenay landscapes to their exhibitions. In 1949, he was commissioned by Mr. John Erb, president of Interior Brewery, to paint portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Erb’s two children. They were widely admired, and other commissions quickly followed. He painted over 16 different portraits but his favourite one was of his wife Ethel. Ethel became his manager and agent, arranging all shows and business arrangements. She was also the one who suggested that Garner begin to paint a series of pictures capturing the passing era of the Sternwheeler before they disappeared. The collection of boats proved to be very popular and was exhibited throughout Alberta and the Pacific Northwest including Spokane, Washington. The entire collection was purchased by the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary in 1956 to preserve this historical record. Ethel lost her battle with colon cancer in 1963, this had a devastating effect on Garner. For some time he did not produce any paintings and never again exhibited his art. Garner would live another 32 years but he never remarried. In 1967, Garner’s home and studio were destroyed by fire. The only item he managed to save from the fire was an almost life-size portrait he painted of Ethel. It would take Garner years to completely rebuild another house on the same location. Garner continued to paint until he lost most of his eyesight at age 85. He passed away September 2, 1995.

        4th Meridian Fine Art
      • Alexander (Alec) Garner - Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.
        Jun. 28, 2020

        Alexander (Alec) Garner - Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.

        Est: $200 - $300

        Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alexander (Alec) Garner - Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.
        May. 23, 2020

        Alexander (Alec) Garner - Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.

        Est: $250 - $350

        Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alexander (Alec) Garner - Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.
        Apr. 18, 2020

        Alexander (Alec) Garner - Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.

        Est: $250 - $350

        Duck Lake, Creston, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alex John (Alec) Garner, Canada (1897-1995), Mountain landscape, oil on board, 8 x 9 1/2 inches
        Mar. 14, 2020

        Alex John (Alec) Garner, Canada (1897-1995), Mountain landscape, oil on board, 8 x 9 1/2 inches

        Est: $200 - $300

        signed lower right, framed.

        Link Auction Galleries
      • Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897-1995), Near Creston, B.C., oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
        Jul. 10, 2019

        Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897-1995), Near Creston, B.C., oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

        Est: $200 - $300

        signed

        Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
      • Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, oil on board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
        Nov. 02, 2018

        Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, oil on board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)

        Est: $150 - $250

        signed

        Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
      • Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, B.C., oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
        Nov. 02, 2018

        Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, B.C., oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

        Est: $250 - $350

        signed

        Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
      • Alec Garner - Crawford Bay - Kootenay Lake, B.C.; Near Mirror Lake, B.C.
        Sep. 23, 2018

        Alec Garner - Crawford Bay - Kootenay Lake, B.C.; Near Mirror Lake, B.C.

        Est: $300 - $500

        Crawford Bay - Kootenay Lake, B.C.; Near Mirror Lake, B.C. (2 framed oils on board, each 8" x 10")

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alec Garner - Crawford Bay - Kootenay Lake, B.C.
        Jul. 26, 2018

        Alec Garner - Crawford Bay - Kootenay Lake, B.C.

        Est: $200 - $300

        Crawford Bay - Kootenay Lake, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alec Garner - Near Mirror Lake, B.C.
        Jul. 26, 2018

        Alec Garner - Near Mirror Lake, B.C.

        Est: $200 - $300

        Near Mirror Lake, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alec Garner - Near Procter, B.C.
        Jul. 26, 2018

        Alec Garner - Near Procter, B.C.

        Est: $200 - $300

        Near Procter, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, oil on board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
        Jun. 08, 2018

        Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, oil on board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)

        Est: $150 - $250

        signed

        Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
      • Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, B.C., oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
        Jun. 08, 2018

        Alec J. Garner, Canadian (1897 - 1995), Near Creston, B.C., oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

        Est: $250 - $350

        signed

        Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
      • Alexander Garner Pair West Coast Landscapes
        Nov. 24, 2016

        Alexander Garner Pair West Coast Landscapes

        Est: $300 - $500

        Pair West Coast Landscapes

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alexander Garner Trout Lake City, B.C.
        Oct. 06, 2016

        Alexander Garner Trout Lake City, B.C.

        Est: $500 - $700

        Trout Lake City, B.C.(oil on canvas, 24" x 30")

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • Alexander (Alec) Garner Six Miles Up Behind Ainsworth, B.C.
        Jul. 21, 2016

        Alexander (Alec) Garner Six Miles Up Behind Ainsworth, B.C.

        Est: $100 - $200

        Six Miles Up Behind Ainsworth, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
      • ALEXANDER (ALEC) JOHN GARNER (CANADIAN, 1897-1995)
        Feb. 28, 2013

        ALEXANDER (ALEC) JOHN GARNER (CANADIAN, 1897-1995)

        Est: $100 - $150

        ALEXANDER (ALEC) JOHN GARNER (CANADIAN, 1897-1995) KASLO CREEK, B.C.; OIL ON CANVAS BOARD; SIGNED LOWER LEFT; TITLED TO GALLERY LABEL VERSO 12" x 16" - 30.5 x 40.6 cm. Provenance: E.R. Lamm ART GALLERY, CALGARY, ALBERTA

        Waddington's
      • Alec John Garner Canadian [1897-1995] BIRCH TREES
        Nov. 29, 2010

        Alec John Garner Canadian [1897-1995] BIRCH TREES

        Est: $400 - $600

        Alec John Garner Canadian [1897-1995] BIRCH TREES IN AUTUMN oil on board 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm) signed

        Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
      • Alec Garner Near Proctoer-Kootenay Lake, B.C.
        Sep. 26, 2010

        Alec Garner Near Proctoer-Kootenay Lake, B.C.

        Est: $200 - $300

        Near Proctoer-Kootenay Lake, B.C.

        Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
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