John Kasyn
John Kasyn
1926 - 2008
CSPWC OSA
John Kasyn was known for his paintings of city life, particularly his images of old Toronto homes. His work displayed artistic merit and provided nostalgic documentation of the historic buildings of Toronto. Often depicting the back lanes and rear views of working class Toronto semi-detached houses, Kasyn stated that the backs of homes were where the occupants revealed their true selves, and that the house fronts were reserved for display. Kaysn was more interested in such details as the broken fences and clotheslines that he felt gave insight into the lives of the occupants.
Kaysn was born in Poland, but moved to Winnipeg in 1938, and in 1940, he and his family moved to Toronto. Kasyn began his artistic education at the Winnipeg Museum while still in public school. He studied at the Ontario College of Art under Jock MacDonald, F.S. Challener, George Pepper and R.W. Murphy. Upon graduation he became the Art Director at the Design Studio before turning to painting full time.
In 1966, Kaysn was awarded the Gold Medal at the Annual Exhibition of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. He is represented in numerous public and private collections in both Canada and the United States, and he held solo shows at Wallack Galleries, Ottawa, DeVooght Gallery, Vancouver, and Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, among others.
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After a Snowfall, Berkeley Sreet by John Kasyn sold for $34,500
John Kasyn
After a Snowfall, Berkeley Sreet
30 x 30 in, 76.2 x 76.2 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000 CDN
Sold for: $34,500 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian Art Fall 2004 on Thursday, November 25, 2004
Along Wellesley Street by John Kasyn sold for $26,325
John Kasyn
Along Wellesley Street
20 x 28 in, 50.8 x 71.1 cm
oil and Lucite on board
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 CDN
Sold for: $26,325 CDN (premium included)
Fall 2009 - 1st Session on Thursday, November 26, 2009
On McCaul Street Before Demolition by John Kasyn sold for $25,875
John Kasyn
On McCaul Street Before Demolition
34 x 30 in, 86.3 x 76.2 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $22,500 - $27,500 CDN
Sold for: $25,875 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian Art Spring 2003 on Thursday, May 15, 2003
Behind Grange Avenue, Toronto by John Kasyn sold for $23,600
John Kasyn
Behind Grange Avenue, Toronto
28 x 36 in, 71.1 x 91.4 cm
oil and Lucite 44 on board
Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000 CDN
Sold for: $23,600 CDN (premium included)
May 2016 - 3rd Session on Saturday, May 28, 2016
Along Wellesley Street by John Kasyn sold for $21,850
John Kasyn
Along Wellesley Street
20 x 28 in, 50.8 x 71.1 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000 CDN
Sold for: $21,850 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian Art Fall 2002 on Thursday, November 14, 2002
In Late December, Toronto by John Kasyn sold for $18,400
John Kasyn
In Late December, Toronto
30 x 24 in, 76.2 x 61 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $16,000 - $18,000 CDN
Sold for: $18,400 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian and Irish Art Fall 2003 on Friday, November 28, 2003
Arthur Lane at Raymond St., Ottawa by John Kasyn sold for $17,250
John Kasyn
Arthur Lane at Raymond St., Ottawa
20 x 30 in, 50.8 x 76.2 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 CDN
Sold for: $17,250 CDN (premium included)
November 2007 - 2nd Session on Saturday, November 24, 2007
Homewood Hall by John Kasyn sold for $16,380
John Kasyn
Homewood Hall
18 x 24 in, 45.7 x 61 cm
oil and Lucite on board
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 CDN
Sold for: $16,380 CDN (premium included)
Fall 2009 - 1st Session on Thursday, November 26, 2009
Portrait of an Old House by John Kasyn sold for $13,750
John Kasyn
Portrait of an Old House
30 x 25 1/4 in, 76.2 x 64.1 cm
oil and Lucite 44 on board
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 CDN
Sold for: $13,750 CDN (premium included)
Canadian & International Art on Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wellesley St. by John Kasyn sold for $11,250
John Kasyn
Wellesley St.
15 x 11 in, 38.1 x 27.9 cm
oil on board
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CDN
Sold for: $11,250 CDN (premium included)
Post-War & Contemporary Art on Thursday, February 27, 2025