Emily Carr Painting Found at U.S. Barn Sale Could Fetch $200K at Auction

A New York art dealer discovered the valuable 1912 work by the Canadian artist, which will be auctioned in Toronto next month.

Art dealer Allen Treibitz bought the painting for $50 at a barn sale in the Hamptons, unaware of its significance.
The painting, titled 'Masset, Q.C.I.,' was created by Emily Carr in 1912 and depicts an Indigenous memorial post from Masset, B.C.
The artwork is estimated to sell for between $100,000 and $200,000 at an auction in Toronto on November 20.
Carr's painting incorporates techniques she learned in Paris, which were initially not well-received in her home region.
Before the auction, the painting will be displayed in galleries across Canada, including Calgary, Vancouver, and Montreal.