This is a giclee print of The Canoe (1912) by Tom Thomson.  Tom Thomson (1877 - 1917) is considered one of the most important and infuential Canadian artists.  He painted from an intense inner necessity and a love of the Ontario north.  He was close to members of the Group of Seven and had a profound influence on their work, however Tom Thomson died before the group’s official 1920 formation.  

Dimensions:
Approximately 24 x 20 inches.
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The Canoe (1912) by Tom Thomson - Giclee Print - 24 x 20 inches

Handpainted black & white ceramic loon bowl or planter.  Canadian folk art decor.  Made in Canada.
Dimensions:
Approximately 13 x 8 x 8.5 inches.
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Handpainted Loon Ceramic Bowl - Made in Canada

Whimsical ceramic art vase featuring a stylized woman&#39;s face with long brown hair, blue cheeks, and red lips. She is clutching a page that reads July 17.  Background includes relief elements such as trees, a sun, clouds, and flowers, all rendered in a sculptural style.   Both glazed and unglazed elements.  This interesting piece functions as decorative art and a vase.
Dimensions:
Approximately 7 x 8 x 3 inches.
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Whimsical Ceramic Face Art Vase - 8 inches tall

Large heavy beautiful coffee table book about the making of Gucci.  Published in conjunction with the opening of the Gucci Museum in Florence in 2011.   It offers an in-depth look into the company&#39;s origins, identity, influence, and innovation.  The book was edited by Gucci&#39;s former Creative Director, Frida Giannini.    Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximatey 10 x 13 inches.
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&#34;Gucci: The Making Of&#34; (2011) 

This is a giclee print of Island Georgian Bay (1926) by Franklin Carmichael.  This piece captures the essence of the Canadian Shield with its rocky islands and windswept trees, characteristic of the Georgian Bay landscape. Carmichael’s use of bold lines and a rich color palette brings depth and movement to the scene, reflecting his deep connection to the natural beauty of Canada.  Franklin Carmichael (1890 – 1945) was a member of the Group of Seven.  The Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters from 1920 to 1933 who created the first major Canadian national art movement.

Dimensions:
Approximately 24 x 20 inches.
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Island Georgian Bay (1926) by Franklin Carmichael (Group of Seven) - Giclee Print - 24 x 20 inches

Six (6) porcelain cup and saucer sets from the &#34;The Cat & I&#34;, Collection produced for the Portuguese homeware brand A Loja do Gato Preto.  The whimsical cat illustrations were created by artist Mariana Reis Ramos.  Each set features colourful cat characters on the cup, paired with a matching saucer that continues the vibrant, folk-art-inspired patterns.  Note: Small size. These are demitasse or espresso cups.  
Dimensions:
Saucer is 4.5 inch diameter.  Cup is 2.75 inch diameter.  See photo.
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&#34;The Cat &#38; I&#34; Porcelain Cup &#38; Saucer Sets - Espresso Size - Lot of 6 

Short folding wood screen comprised of six panels, each shaped and painted to resemble a different cat.  Can be used flat and mounted as wall decor or used as a screen to hide items.  Adds a whimsical touch to a room.  Perfect for cat lovers!  Note: Bit of wear plus ONE HINGE IS BROKEN - see last two photos.
Dimensions:
Approximately 33 inches wide x 18 inches tall.
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Handpainted Cats Wood Screen / Wall Decor - 33 x 18 inches - please read

Adorable Chinese ink painting of three black cats with empty food bowls staring at a door in anticipation of a meal.  Titled &#34;Great Expectations&#34; by artist Joan Spooner of Sidney, BC.  Silver tone metal frame with minor wear. 
Dimensions:
Approximately 14.5 x 18.5 inches.
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Original Art - &#34;Great Expectations&#34; Chinese Ink Painting by Joan Spooner - 14.5 x 18.5 inches

IKEA Kallax shelving unit in black/brown colour.  Simple design with clean lines makes Kallax flexible and easy to use at home.  Choose whether to place it standing and use it as a shelving unit, or lying and use it as a sideboard.  Fibreboard material.  Comes with four (4) wicker storage baskets that can be laid flat for storage, if needed.  Note: two chips - see photos.  These chips are not seen if you place the unit vertically.
Dimensions:
Approximately 31 x 15.5 x 59 inches.
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IKEA Kallax Shelving Unit &#38; Four Wicker Baskets - 31 x 15.5 x 59 inches

IKEA Kallax shelving unit in black/brown colour.  Simple design with clean lines.  Fibreboard material.  Note: minor wear and small bubble - see last photo. 
Dimensions:
Approximately 31 x 15.5 x 31 inches.
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IKEA Kallax Shelving Unit - 31 x 15.5 x 31 inches

This is an extra large poster of the New York City skyline featuring King Kong with boobs hugging the Statue of Liberty.  Note: there is a bit of wear and staining,not too bad - see last two photos.

Dimensions:
Approximately 40 x 60 inches.
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New York Gorilla Boobs - Extra Large Poster - 40 x 60 inches

Original portrait painting of a middle-aged woman in a wooden rocking chair.  Her expression is somewhat serious or contemplative.  She is wearing a black, long-sleeved top with a green skirt.&nbsp;Canvas on wood frame.
Dimensions:
Approximately 22 x 25 inches.
                
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Original Painting - Woman in Rocking Chair - 22 x 25 inches

This is a &#34;Pistachio&#34; or divided dish by Hilborn Pottery, Cambridge, Ontario.   Features a signature pinched, organic shape with flowing, earthy glazes, typical of their 1980s designs.  Commonly used as a decorative bowl for snacks, a trinket dish, or for serving dips.  Dishwasher and microwave safe.  Hilborn Pottery has been producing Canadian handmade pottery since 1975, and is well-known and respected across North America, as well as for numerous awards and commissions.  
Dimensions:
Approximately 10 x 6 x 3 inches.
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Handmade Pottery  &#34;Pistachio&#34; Divided Dish By Hilborn Pottery

This is a reproduction of the famous painting titled &#34;Bathers at Asnières&#34;, an 1884 painting by the French artist Georges Pierre Seurat.  In the painting, several men and boys relax on the banks of the Seine at Asnières and Courbevoie, an industrial suburb north-west of central Paris. Shown in profile, they are as immobile as sculptures and each seems absorbed in his own thoughts.  This artagraph reproduction is on canvas and framed in a wood frame with a silver metallic finish.  Certificate is taped on the reverse.  Note: the frame shows some wear and has a few chips - see photos.
Dimensions:
Approximately 32 x 45 inches.
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Bathers at Asnières - Framed - Artagraph Reproduction with Certificate - 32 x 45 inches

Didgeridoo purchased in Australia over 20 years ago.  Didgeridoos are traditional Australian Aboriginal wind instruments.  Crafted from eucalyptus wood, hollowed by termites, to produce a deep, resonant, and authentic sound.  Note: you can re-wax the mouthpiece with beeswax available for purchase online.
Dimensions:
Approximately 55 inches tall.
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Didgeridoo (Musical Instrument) - Eucalyptus Wood - Made in Australia - 55 inches 

Die-cast metal collectible bus - a miniature replica of a motorcoach for the Calgary Flames NHL hockey team.  Scale: 1:64 scale.  Bottom is stamped White Rose Collectibles 1993 and Super Stars Coach.  Designed for collectors and fans to display their team pride.  Comes with styrofoam box.
Dimensions:
Approximately 7.5 inches long.
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Die-Cast Collectible Calgary Flames NHL Bus - White Rose Collectibles (1993) -  7.5 inches long

Bubble-textured glass jug designed for serving beverages or as a decorative item or a vase.  Green tinged glass suggests it could be recycled glass.  Fun design.
Dimensions:
Approximately 6 inches tall.  Opening is 4.5 inch diameter.
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Raised Bubble Glass Jug - 6 inches tall

Assortment of twenty-five (25) G.I. Joe comic books from the 1980s.  G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was published by Marvel Comics from 1982 to 1994.  The series focuses on an elite, specialized military unit known as the G.I. Joe Team, tasked with fighting Cobra Command, a ruthless terrorist organization attempting to destabilize governments, create economic chaos, and achieve world domination. 

Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5 x 10 inches.
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G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero - 1980s Marvel Comic Books - Lot of 25

The IKEA Lillasen is a compact, sustainable desk designed for small spaces or home offices, featuring a durable bamboo tabletop and three storage drawers on a lightweight, angled white steel frame.  The top and bottom are put together with 4 screws so it&#39;s easy to take apart for transport.  Comes with allen key.  Bit of wear.
Dimensions:
Approximately 40 x 19 x 27 inches.
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IKEA Lillasen Bamboo Desk - 40 x 19 x 27 inches

This book details an 18-month exploration of the Amazon River, from its mouth to its source by Jacques Cousteau and a team of divers, scientists, photographers and support personnel.  It covers the ecology, wildlife, and environment encountered during the journey.  Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910 - 1997) was a French naval officer, oceanographer, filmmaker and author.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9.5 x 12 inches.
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Jacques Cousteau&#39;s Amazon Journey (1984) by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Mose Richards

Australia's Great Barrier Reef, beckoned the Cousteau team in a way that no other place on earth could do.  They traveled there to observe, study, and document an amazing phenomenon, the mass spawning of millions of corals.  But what began as an exciting undersea exploration in a familiar environment ended as a richly diverse three-year journey, broadened to include both land and sea.  Along the way, the Cousteau explorers teamed up with fishermen and natural scientists, <span style"background-color: rgb(255, 193, 7);">indigenous&nbsp;</span>peoples and island voyagers, as they traveled around and across the fascinating country-continent "Down Under."  Telling the story of these varied and exciting explorations are the leader of the group, Jean-Michel Cousteau - inspired and guided by his father, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau - and his old friend and writing partner Mose Richards.  Hardcover book.
Dimensions:
Approximately 9.5 x 11 inches.
                
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Cousteau&#39;s Australia Journey (1993) by Jean-Michel Cousteau and Mose Richards

Vintage Blue Mountain Pottery (BMP) vase - marked BMP on bottom.  Features a characteristic ovoid or bulbous shape with the studio&#39;s signature drip glaze technique.  Drip glaze blends shades of emerald green, teal, and blue over a dark brown/black base.  Blue Mountain Pottery was based in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, and operated from 1953 until 2004.  A beautiful vase!
Dimensions:
Approximately 12 inches tall and 4.5 inch diameter at top.
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Blue Mountain Pottery Vase - 12 inches tall

A true inspiration for would-be masters of prose!   This &#34;Famous Writers&#34; wall decor features 76 portraits of history&#39;s greatest fiction writers.  The collection includes well-known names such as William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie, Mark Twain, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, Stephen King, Dante Alighieri, Hans Christian Andersen, and Jane Austen.  Plasticized canvas poster print on wood frame.
Dimensions:
Approximately 24 x 36 x inches.
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&#34;Famous Writers&#34; Canvas Poster Wall Decor - 24 x 36 inches

A set of wicker hampers - one big and one small.  Each has a lid and is lined.  Minor wear.
Dimensions:
Large  23 inches tall and 19-inch diameter.  Small   18 inches tall and 12-inch diameter.  
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Wicker Hamper Set (2 baskets)

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Two softcover volumes: Skinny Bitch (2005) diet and lifestyle guide, ISBN 9780762424931, approx. 5 x 7 in, 224 pp; Skinny Bitch in the Kitch (2007) vegan cookbook, ISBN 9780762430147, approx. 5 x 7 in, 192 pp. Both by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.

Skinny Bitch (2005) softcover diet book

Skinny Bitch in the Kitch (2007) softcover cookbook

Compact trade paperbacks with white covers and stylized female illustrations, black and blue title text, light shelf wear evident.

Skinny Bitch & Skinny Bitch in the Kitch books

Two books from the Skinny Bitch series by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, which are popular for their no-nonsense approach to health and dieting.  Skinny Bitch is a diet book and manifesto focusing on veganism and healthy eating habits.  Skinny Bitch in the Kitch is a companion cookbook featuring vegan recipes designed to be easy and satisfying. Both books strongly advocate for eliminating meat and dairy products while promoting a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.  The content is known for its blunt, sarcastic, and conversational tone.  Softcover books.
Dimensions:
Approximately 5 x 7 inches.
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Lot #244: Skinny Bitch (2005) & Skinny Bitch in the Kitch (2007) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 09 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

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Lot #244: Skinny Bitch (2005) & Skinny Bitch in the Kitch (2007) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 09 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

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