Canadian WC on Panel Signed Jean Paul Lemieax

Updated September 19, 2026

Watercolor on panel, framed. Attributed to Jean Paul Lemieux (1904–1990). This artwork depicts a winter scene with children engaged in outdoor play, rendered in soft washes and delicate linework that capture the quiet charm of Quebec’s seasonal life. The composition features simplified figures and a flattened spatial perspective, characteristic of Lemieux’s mature style developed in the 1950s, which emphasizes emotional resonance over naturalistic detail. Signed Jean Paul Lemieax on bottom right corner. Stamped on verso of No. 89 Hi Art. 41 cm x 34 cm (16" x 12"), F: 65 cm x 56 cm (25 1/2" x 22"). Lemieux’s work often explores themes of solitude, memory, and the passage of time, and this piece reflects his interest in everyday moments imbued with subtle narrative tension. A leading figure in Canadian modernism, Lemieux studied at the École des beaux-arts de Montréal and later taught at the École des beaux-arts de Québec, influencing generations of artists. His oeuvre spans five distinct periods, from early decorative realism to symbolic minimalism and expressionist visions. Works by Lemieux are held in major institutional collections including the National Gallery of Canada, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (which maintains a permanent exhibition space dedicated to his work), the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Register & bid on this lot at Bidspirit →

More lots in this auction

• Chinese WC on Paper Signed Yan Baomin w/ Seal
• Canadian Pencil on Paper Signed Arthur Lismer
• American Pencil on Paper Stamped Gagnon
• Rare Indian Mixed Media on Canvas Pabuji Ki Phad
• OOC Signed Gertrude Abercrombie '53 Galeries A.A.A
• Photogram on Paper Signed Theodore J. Roszak
• Canadian Oil on Canvas Signed C. Flynn '1926
• Italian Oil on Panel Signed Maria Hetzel 948

See all lots in ESTATE LIQUIDATION & UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 01-10-2026 →