Walter Drohan Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Sculptor, b. 1932 - d. 2007

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Apr. 24, 2021
Walter Drohan 1979 oil Winter Rondel
Est: $800 - $1,200
Drohan, Walter (Canadian 1932 - 2007), Winter Rondel, 1979, oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches, signed lower left, framed measuring 57 x 57 inches,
Concept Art Gallery
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Aug. 08, 2020
Walter Drohan - Last Light
Est: CAD2,500 - CAD3,500
Last Light
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
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Jun. 28, 2020
Walter Drohan - Last Light
Est: CAD2,500 - CAD3,500
Last Light a large prairie landscape from the brush of Alberta artist Walter Drohan. Oil on canvas, 34" x 48" (framed)
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
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Apr. 21, 2015
WALTER DROHAN (1932- 2007), R.C.A., EARLY WHITE, OIL ON CANVAS; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT; DATED 09/22/87 AND TITLED VERSO, 56.25" x 71.25" - 142.9 x 181 cm.
Est: CAD2,000 - CAD4,000
WALTER DROHAN (1932- 2007), R.C.A.EARLY WHITEOIL ON CANVAS; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT; DATED 09/22/87 AND TITLED VERSO56.25" x 71.25" - 142.9 x 181 cm.Provenance:Canadian Art Galleries Ltd., Calgary, ABNote:WALTER DROHAN (1932- 2007), R.C.A.Walter Drohan was a pioneering ceramic artist and painter from Alberta. He was pivotal in establishing the ceramics department at the Alberta College of Art and Design.Walter Drohan was born in Calgary, AB in 1932. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in 1956, now known as the Alberta College of Art and Design, and continued graduate studies at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Flint, Michigan. He also spent a one-year sabbatical in Germany, which greatly influenced his ideas about porcelain.Drohan returned to Canada in 1957 to work at the Ceramic Arts, founded by Luke Lindoe, RCA, working almost exclusively in stoneware, thrown, cast and hand-built, and of a high quality craftsmanship and design. He also began teaching at the Alberta College of Art and Design, where he was pivotal in the development of the ceramics department. Drohan's passion for all aspects of art resulted in him instructing in every area of study offered at the college: ceramics, painting, drawing and printmaking. He was elected into the Royal Canadian Academy in 1976. In 1980, Drohan stopped making pottery and, for the remainder of his life, pursued a successful second career in painting, his interest lying especially in military aircrafts. Drohan received many awards in his life time, including the prestigious Senior Canada Council Grant, which permitted him to further his studies in Europe. Upon his return, Drohan resumed teaching in the early 1980's, helping to form the artistic skills of renowned Canadian ceramists including Paul Mathieu, Harlan House, Les Manning, Leopold Foulem, Therese Chabot, Jim Etzkorn, Garry Williams and many others. He was named Leturer Emeritus for the Alberta College of Art in 1991.Throughout his career, Drohan received many private commissions and exhibited across Canada. Upon retirement, he formed Jumping Pound Studios in Cochrane, AB, with his wife, Pat. Walt Drohan passed away suddenly in 2007, at the age of 74 years.Selected List of Corporate, Private and Public CollectionsAlberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton, ABCalgary Allied Arts Foundation, Calgary, ABClaridge Collection, Montreal, QCDepartment of External Affairs, Ottawa, ONEsso ResourcesGovernment House Foundation, Edmonton, ABHome OilIndusmin CollectionPan Canadian PetroliumShell CanadaTexaco CanadaTouche, Ross & AssociatesUniversity of AlbertaSelected List of Solo and Group Exhibitions2013Christmas Party 2013, Willock and Sax Gallery, Banff, ABThe Makings IV, Willock and Sax Gallery, Banff, ABModern Masters, Willock and Sax Gallery, Banff, AB2012RCA Invitational II, Willock and Sax Gallery, Banff, ABChristmas Social - Prints and Drawings, Hillock and Sax Gallery, Banff, AB2011Modern Masters: 1940s-1990s, Willock and Sax Gallery, Banff, AB2009Walter Drohan: Towards Perfection/ Neil Liske: Out of Extremes, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, AB1978-95 Solo Shows (landscapes) Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, AB; 1978, 1981 ,1984, 1987, 1991 West End Gallery, Edmonton, AB; 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Hollander York Gallery, Toronto, ON; 1989, 1990, 1992 Wallace Galleries, Calgary, AB; 1995 1975-78 Solo Shows (aviation art) University of Saskatchewan Canadian Art Galleries Mount Royal College Canadian Guild of Potters Canadian Guild of Crafts Alberta College of Art Ceramics International Edmonton Art Gallery Canadian Ceramics Biennials Ceramics National (Syracuse)Selected List of CommissionsMuseum and Archives Building, Edmonton, AB - Ceramic ScreensFederal Building, Wetaskiwin - Ceramic MuralCentral Memorial High School, Calgary, AB - Precast concrete Relief Mural Selected LinksUniversity of Alberta videoFast Forward Weekly
Waddington's
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Nov. 06, 2013
WALTER DROHANMEETING AT THE HORIZON, oil on canvas; titled, dated 02/25/87 on reverse 38 ins x 50 ins; 96.5 cms x 127 cms Note: Walter Drohan was born in Calgary, AB in 1932. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the Provincial Institute of
Est: CAD3,000 - CAD4,000
WALTER DROHANMEETING AT THE HORIZON, oil on canvas; titled, dated 02/25/87 on reverse 38 ins x 50 ins; 96.5 cms x 127 cms Note: Walter Drohan was born in Calgary, AB in 1932. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in 1956, now known as the Alberta College of Art and Design, and continued graduate studies at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Flint, Michigan. He also spent a one-year sabbatical in Germany, which greatly influenced his ideas about porcelain.Drohan returned to Canada in 1957 to work at the Ceramic Arts, founded by Luke Lindoe, RCA, working almost exclusively in stoneware, thrown, cast and hand-built, and of a high quality craftsmanship and design. He also began teaching at the Alberta College of Art and Design, where he was pivotal in the development of the ceramics department. Drohan's passion for all aspects of art resulted in him instructing in every area of study offered at the college: ceramics, painting, drawing and printmaking). In 1980, Drohan stopped making pottery in 1980 and, for the remainder of his life, pursued a successful second career in painting, his interest lying especially in military aircrafts. Drohan received many awards, including the prestigious Senior Canada Council Grant, which permitted him to further his studies in Europe. Upon his return, Drohan resumed teaching in the early 1980's, helping to form the artistic skills of renowned Canadian ceramists including Paul Mathieu, Harlan House, Les Manning, Leopold Foulem, Therese Chabot, Jim Etzkorn, Garry Williams and many others. Throughout his career, Drohan received many private commissions and exhibited across Canada. Upon retirement, he formed Jumping Pound Studios in Cochrane, AB, with his wife, Pat. Walt Drohan passed away suddenly in 2007, at the age of 74 years.
Waddington's
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Nov. 29, 2010
Walter Drohan Canadian ASA, RCA [1932-2007] NORTH
Est: CAD2,000 - CAD3,000
Walter Drohan Canadian ASA, RCA [1932-2007] NORTH BOUNDARY TOKI; 1980 acrylic on canvas 31 x 42 in. (78.7 x 106.7 cm) signed, titled & dated
Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
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May. 31, 2010
Walter Drohan
Est: CAD3,000 - CAD5,000
Canadian ASA, RCA [1932-2007] RURAL SKYLINE; 1991 acrylic on canvas 38 x 59.5 in. (96.5 x 151.1 cm) signed, titled & dated
Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
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May. 31, 2010
Walter Drohan
Est: CAD700 - CAD900
Canadian ASA, RCA [1932-2007] RIVERBANK SERIES colour woodcut on paper; ed. proof (3) each 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm) each signed & editioned Lot of Three
Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
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May. 01, 1995
DROHAN, Walter (1933)
Est: $700 - $900
Winter Woods, 1980 Coloured pencils & graphite/paper 27,6 x 44,1 inches (70.0 x 112.0cm) Signed & Dated left.
Levis Auction
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Feb. 17, 1992
DROHAN, WALTER (1933)
Est: $600 -
XXIX/VII/80, 1980 Graphite 30x46 inches (76x116 cm) Title SD.
Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
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May. 28, 1991
DROHAN, WALTER (1933)
Est: $425 -
Creek study, 1984 Oil/canvas 20x21 inches (50x53 cm) Title SD.
Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.