65 x 40.5 in (165.1 x 102.9 cm) including frame
Jack Bush is celebrated as a central figure in the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement and one of the most internationally recognized Canadian artists of the 20th century. A member of the Toronto-based group Painters Eleven, Bush’s career was transformed by his friendship with influential American art critic Clement Greenberg. Under Greenberg’s encouragement, Bush moved away from the heavy textures of Abstract Expressionism toward "Color Field" painting, where the focus shifted to the emotional and spatial impact of pure color. His work is characterized by a joyous, often musical sensibility, utilizing simple, hand-drawn shapes to explore the relationships between vibrant hues and open space.
Lincoln Center (1974) is a definitive example of Bush’s late-career mastery, created during a period when he was translating his large-scale canvas motifs into the medium of printmaking. The composition features a stack of saturated color blocks—a signature Bush element—set against a muted, earthy background that allows the primary tones to vibrate. The inclusion of the sweeping pink "crescent" shape provides a rhythmic counterpoint to the vertical column, suggesting the artist’s frequent inspiration from jazz and botanical forms. This large-format silkscreen reflects the technical precision of his later years, capturing the spontaneous energy of his brushwork while maintaining the clean, flat surfaces essential to his aesthetic.
Mayberry Fine Art, Winnipeg
Private Collection, Winnipeg
(Includes Buyer's Premium)
Jack Bush
Jack Hamilton Bush was a Canadian abstract painter and a significant figure in the development of Canadian modernism. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on March 20, 1909, Bush initially pursued a career in commercial art. He studied at the Art Association of Montreal from 1926 to 1928 under Charles Maillard and Eduard Vysekal. For several decades, he balanced his career as a successful commercial illustrator with his practice in fine art, a discipline that informed his technical precision and understanding of composition.
In the early 1950s, Bush began to transition away from landscape and representational painting toward abstraction. In 1953, he co-founded the group Painters Eleven, an association of Toronto-based artists dedicated to promoting abstract art in Canada. His work during this period showed the influence of Abstract Expressionism. Following an introduction to American art critic Clement Greenberg in 1957, Bush refined his approach, moving toward the style of Colour Field painting. He focused on the expressive potential of pure colour, creating works characterized by thin paint application and distinct areas of tone.
Throughout his career, Bush maintained active roles in several professional organizations. He was a member of the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA), the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA). His work was included in significant exhibitions at public institutions, including a major retrospective organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada in 1976.
Bush continued to refine his painting technique until his death in Toronto on January 24, 1977. His artistic legacy is documented in the permanent collections of major public institutions, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. His contribution to the evolution of abstraction in Canada is recognized through his systematic exploration of colour and form.
Major Spring Fine Art Auction
May 7 - May 28, 2026
212 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg MB
(204) 255-5690
mayberryfineart.com
[email protected]
Contact us to make an appointment to preview this item or to sell similar works.
|
Bidding Range
|
Increment
|
|---|---|
| $0.00 - $50.00 | $1.00 |
| $50.00 - $100.00 | $5.00 |
| $100.00 - $500.00 | $10.00 |
| $500.00 - $1,000.00 | $25.00 |
| $1,000.00 - $5,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $5,000.00 - $10,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 | $200.00 |
| $20,000.00 - $50,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $100,000.00+ | $5,000.00 |
Login or register a BidLots.com account to participate in any auction. Track specific lots and artists with real-time notifications on all bidding activity.
Bidding approval requires three simple steps:
1. Create a Bid Lots account
2. Confirm your email address
3. Create a valid billing profile
Bid Lots and/or the auctioneer may choose to revoke your bidding privileges if your account is not in good standing or your activity is in conflict with our standard terms and conditions of sale.
The buyer’s premium is an additional percentage charged to the winning bidder. The buyer’s premiums may vary from auction to auction, typically ranging from 10% to 20%. Buyer’s premiums will be displayed on detailed lot listings and paddle registration forms.
Bidding begins at the reserve price and advances at set increments based on the bidding range. The specific bidding increments may vary from auction to auction, however the next bid and subsequent increments will always be clearly defined on detailed lot listings. Maximum Bids and Single Bids can only be placed within the pre-defined bidding increments ensuring that no two bidders can place identical bids on an item. View individual lot detail pages to see a complete range of bidding increments for that item.
Requests to cancel a single bid are at the sole descretion of the auctioneer. Maximum bids can be increased but cannot be decreased unless premitted by the auctioneer. Requests to cancel a bid or to alter a maximum bid will be denied if the specific lot is scheduled to close in less than 24 hours or if the lot has significant interest or activity.
To request that a bid be cancelled or to change a maximum bid use the "Ask a question" button on the detailed lot listing.
You will receive an email notification when you have successfully won an auction. You will also see the item listed on your "Bidding Results" page and if you are logged into the site you will see a highlighted message on the auction catalogue pages and auction listings.
Shipping requirements may vary on different items depending on location and size or weight of an item. When registering for a specific auction you will be provided options to clarify your preferred shipping instructions. The auctioneer will also review and provide specific shipping quotes or options following the close of an auction. If you have specific shipping requirements or are unsure of the shipping constraints on a specific item please contact the auctioneer prior to bidding.
Following the close of an auction the auctioneer will provide a detailed invoice for all items you have won. They may contact you before a final invoice is prepared to confirm or review specific shipping instructions. Payment is due once a final invoice is provided and can be submitted online by credit card, or made by EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer), bank draft or international wire transfer. Any outstanding balance will be automatically charged to your registered credit card 5 days following the close of an auction.