The thing about Canadian art is that Canadians have largely kept it to themselves — so says British art historian Ian Dejardin. But there's definite potential for worldwide appreciation of Canadian art, and tonight could mark one instance where the cat's out of the bag. "The day when people start bidding internationally for Canadian art will be a good day, I think, generally for the appreciation of Canadian art in the world. Lawren Harris, Mountain and GlacierSold in 2015 for $4,602,000Heffel set a new record for a Lawren Harris work with Mountain and Glacier, sold at an auction last November. Lawren Harris, The Old StumpSold in 2009 for $3,510,000

Source: CBC News November 23, 2016 10:01 UTC