Paul Fournier "Orangutang – Male Ape #1" Drawing
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 111 |
| Estimate | 400.00 - 700.00 CAD |
| Auction | Art Auction Tuesday August 11th |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Erin Auctions |
| Location | Erin, ON |
Artist: Paul Fournier (Canadian, 1939–1998) Title: Orangutang – Male Ape #1 Medium: Original Pencil Drawing on paper Signature: Signed and dated 1974 lower left Sight Size: 11 x 15.5 in. Frame Size: 14 x 19 in. Provenance: Retains original Art Gallery of Hamilton Picture Rental labels identifying the work as Orangutang – Male Ape #1 by Paul Fournier, with a historical rental value of $3.50 per month and an insured value of $175 An engaging wildlife study by Canadian artist Paul Fournier, depicting the expressive head of a mature male orangutan. Executed with exceptional sensitivity in fine pencil, the portrait captures the distinctive facial structure and contemplative gaze of the great ape through delicate cross-hatching and subtle tonal modelling. Artist Biography: Paul Fournier (1939–1998) was a Canadian artist recognized for his finely observed drawings, paintings, and wildlife studies. Working primarily in Ontario, Fournier developed a reputation for his sensitive depictions of animals and natural subjects, emphasizing anatomical accuracy while capturing the personality and character of his subjects. His work was exhibited through regional galleries and public art programs, including the Art Gallery of Hamilton Picture Rental Collection, which introduced original Canadian artwork to homes and businesses throughout Ontario. Fournier's drawings reveal a patient, meticulous draftsmanship and an appreciation for the subtle expressions of wildlife. Today, original works by Paul Fournier remain sought after by collectors of Canadian wildlife art and twentieth-century Ontario artists, particularly examples retaining institutional provenance such as Art Gallery of Hamilton rental labels.
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