Lot #76: ANGUS, MYRON (Canadian, 1926-2004) - Alpine landscape oil painting

MYRON ANGUS, Canadian 1926-2004 - As the label on the back of this painting notes, Angus was handicapped and painted with a brush held between his teeth. Lovely alpine village scene, oil on board, showing a farmer and pair of cows, church and village amid mountains in the distance. In a great carved wood frame. Slight split in surface of board, occasional small marks, see photos. 17.5 x 23 in (painting); 22 x 28 in (frame). *** Myron Angus was born in St. Marys Ontario with a condition known as arthrogryposis, which fuses the joints in the body. Angus was born without the use of his hands or legs. When he was 7 years old, his family visited the CNE in Toronto, where his parents saw the Canadin author Bill Watson autographing his book by holding a pen in his mouth; he had no arms. His parents told Watson Angus’ story and brought him home an autographed book, which inspired Angus to learn to write with a pen in his mouth. Angus graduated high school and got a job painting lettering and logos on door panels of trucks. Ini 1948 he held his first exhibition in Toronto, which was a huge success. In 1959 he bought Gallery & Picture Frame Shop on Yonge St., which he operated until 1966. Angus was able to be financially independent through his art, and he bought a motor home and spent 20 years traveling Canada giving lectures and demonstrations at rehab centres, hospitals, and elsewhere. (Read more at https://www.romwell.com/education/art/myron_angus.html). A wonderful auction of fine art, photographs and paintings. This consignment auction contains authentic works by important artists. Also, rare prints by George Baxter from the world-famous collection sold at Ward-Prince Galleries in 1968 from formally from the collection of Walter H. Millen, Esq etc. Also, a good selection of Canadian paintings and prints. Pop art and 1960’s era posters and prints, folk art frames, European oil paintings and much more. Pick up will be on Esander Drive. Sunday December 21st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. Note, remember to bring appropriate packing material for your purchases. This is a fantastic sale so bid fast and bid often! Another quality offering from Prestige Downsizing and Estate Management. “Wall to wall, we sell it all!” Pickup category timeslot {A}