Roland Gissing
Roland Gissing
1895 - 1967
ASA
Ronald Gissing was enthralled by the beautiful landscapes of Western Canada, and this became the main subject of his painting. However, Gissing was born in Worcester, England and immigrated to Canada at 18 years old. He settled in Calgary, where he immediately began working on a ranch, and he also produced images of cowboy activities.
Although he had a stint of art instruction in London, Gissing was primarily a self-taught artist. While living the life of a cowboy, he would travel to other prairie towns all over North America, and through these travels he encountered many different individuals. On a trip to Montana, Gissing met the famous Western artist Charles Russell, who encouraged Gissing to continue with his artistic practice after seeing some of his early sketches depicting life on the range. In 1929 Gissing held his first one-man art show at Booth’s Art Shop in Calgary. It was very successful, and led him to open up his own studio in Calgary. Gissing’s paintings depicted the beauty of nature in his realistic portrayals of Albertan landscapes.

His works are in the collections of Windsor Castle (given as gifts to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip), the Art Gallery of Alberta, the University of Alberta and the Vancouver Art Gallery, among others.
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Athabasca River by Roland Gissing sold for $6,325
Roland Gissing
Athabasca River
18 x 24 in, 45.7 x 61 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 CDN
Sold for: $6,325 CDN (premium included)
November 2006 - 3rd Session on Saturday, November 25, 2006
Falling Snow by Roland Gissing sold for $5,938
Roland Gissing
Falling Snow
22 x 30 in, 55.9 x 76.2 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 CDN
Sold for: $5,938 CDN (premium included)
February 2017 - 2nd Session on Thursday, February 23, 2017
Near Maple Creek, Saskatchewan by Roland Gissing sold for $5,750
Roland Gissing
Near Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
27 3/4 x 40 in, 70.5 x 101.6 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 CDN
Sold for: $5,750 CDN (premium included)
May 2008 - 4th session on Saturday, May 31, 2008
Mount Yamnuska (03324/237) by Roland Gissing sold for $5,605
Roland Gissing
Mount Yamnuska (03324/237)
28 x 40 in, 71.1 x 101.6 cm
circa 1950
oil on canvas
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CDN
Sold for: $5,605 CDN (premium included)
June 2016 - 1st Session on Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Autumn Near Chilliwack by Roland Gissing sold for $5,463
Roland Gissing
Autumn Near Chilliwack
18 x 24 in, 45.7 x 61 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500 CDN
Sold for: $5,463 CDN (premium included)
November 2004 on Saturday, November 27, 2004
The Riverbank by Roland Gissing sold for $5,175
Roland Gissing
The Riverbank
12 x 15 in, 30.5 x 38.1 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CDN
Sold for: $5,175 CDN (premium included)
November 2007 - 3rd Session on Saturday, November 24, 2007
Bow River and Mountains near Canmore, Alberta by Roland Gissing sold for $4,888
Roland Gissing
Bow River and Mountains near Canmore, Alberta
20 x 24 in, 50.8 x 61 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 CDN
Sold for: $4,888 CDN (premium included)
November 2004 on Saturday, November 27, 2004
Kicking Horse River by Roland Gissing sold for $4,888
Roland Gissing
Kicking Horse River
14 x 20 in, 35.6 x 50.8 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 CDN
Sold for: $4,888 CDN (premium included)
January 2007 on Saturday, January 27, 2007
Kicking Horse River by Roland Gissing sold for $4,600
Roland Gissing
Kicking Horse River
9 x 11 in, 22.9 x 27.9 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CDN
Sold for: $4,600 CDN (premium included)
May 2006 - 3rd Session on Saturday, May 27, 2006
Ranching Country, Alberta and Saskatchewan Border by Roland Gissing sold for $4,313
Roland Gissing
Ranching Country, Alberta and Saskatchewan Border
22 x 29 1/2 in, 55.9 x 74.9 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 CDN
Sold for: $4,313 CDN (premium included)
November 2005 - 2nd Session on Saturday, November 26, 2005