We are pleased to announce our first auction outside of Ontario – on May 13, 2023, Miller & Miller will be offering the personal collection of the late Jean-Marc and Danielle Belzile of Lachute, Quebec, consisting of 18th and 19th century Quebec furniture, folk art, sculpture and Canadiana gathered over the last six decades.
The Belziles will be remembered by many who attended the Christie Show as the dealers with the red horse weathervane on their truck. But Jean-Marc and Danielle were, first and foremost, passionate personal collectors and many of their treasures can be found in reference books described as iconic, rare or unusual examples.
The passion began in the 1960s – propelled forward with the release of Jean Palardy’s Early Furniture of French Canada, still considered the bible for any collector of Canadiana. With this new knowledge in hand, Jean-Marc began door-knocking in the Quebec City area where they lived at the time. Being in the lumber business his entire working life, he loved wood and how it “talked” to him – something he shared with Jean-Julien Bourgault, one of Quebec’s leading sculptors of the day. Jean-Marc Belzile was a storyteller and had an excellent memory. He loved sharing the passion with fellow collectors – much more important than making a sale!
The auction of the Belzile collection will be available on our online platforms but we are excited to add that the preview and sale will be held on-site in Quebec. A bilingual catalogue will be available.
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Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer notre première vente aux enchères se déroulant à l’extérieur de l’Ontario, le 13 Mai 2023. Miller & Miller offrira la collection personnelle des regrettés Jean-Marc et Danielle Belzile de Lachute, Québec, comprenant des meubles, des sculptures et des objets d’art populaire québécois et Canadiana datant du 18ième et 19ième siècle qui ont été accumulés depuis près de 60 ans.
Beaucoup de ceux qui ont participé au Christie Show se souviendront des Belzile comme les vendeurs à la girouette au cheval rouge. Mais Jean-Marc et Danielle étaient avant tout, des collectionneurs passionnés et beaucoup de leurs trésors se trouvent dans des livres de référence et décrits comme iconiques, rares ou bien comme d’inhabituels exemplaires.
La passion a commencé dans les années 1960 – accélérée par la sortie du livre Meubles Anciens du Canada Français de Jean Palardy, toujours considérée aujourd’hui comme la bible de tout collectionneur de Canadiana. Avec cette nouvelle connaissance en main, Jean-Marc commença à faire du porte-à-porte dans la région de la ville de Québec où ils vivaient. Travaillant dans l’industrie du bois depuis toujours, il adorait le bois et comment il lui « parlait » - quelque chose qu’il partageait avec Jean-Julien Bourgault, l’un des plus éminents sculpteurs québécois de l’époque. Jean-Marc Belzile était un conteur d’histoires et avait une excellente mémoire. Il adorait partager sa passion avec ses confrères collectionneurs – ce qui était bien plus important pour lui que de faire une vente !
La vente aux enchères de la collection Belzile sera disponible sur nos plateformes en ligne mais nous sommes ravis de vous informer que l’aperçu, les 11 et 12 mai, et la vente le 13 mai 2023, se tiendront en présentiel au Québec– réservez la date !
How to Register
Already registered as a user? Click the Register to Bid button. Need help creating a new account? Please register here.
How to Bid
This is an Online and In-Person auction. View the Rules, Terms & Conditions for detailed auction information.
In person sale will take place on May 13, 2023 at the Marriott Courtyard West Island / Baie-d'Urfé. Address: 20000 Route Transcanadienne, Baie-d'Urfé, QC H9X 0B3
Mobile bidding is available with the Miller & Miller Auctions App available on iTunes for iPhone or iPad, and Google Play for Android devices. Whether you bid from a mobile device or computer, all are synced together in real-time to the auction room. Never miss a bid!
Telephone Bidding
Miller & Miller cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. If you'd like to register as a phone bidder, please fill out this form prior to the auction date or call our toll-free line at 1-833-662-4800 to request a call from our representatives during the live auction.
Buyer’s Premium
Buyers bidding with MillerLive will pay the in-house premium of 18%.
Payment Terms
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and cash. A certified cheque or wire transfer is required for all invoices over $5,000.
Shipping Terms
Our in-house shipping department can safely package and ship your order locally and internationally. We calculate your total shipping cost after the auction so the total amount owing is reflected on your invoice. Contact us at shipping@millerandmillerauctions.com for any shipping related questions.
Scheduling a Pick-up
Items will be available for pickup during and after the live sale. View the Rules, Terms & Conditions for detailed information.
Preview // Aperçu:
Previews to be held at the auction venue. (Address below).
Thursday, May 11, 2023: 2pm-8pm // Jeudi, 11 mai, 2023: 14h00-20h00.
Friday, May 12, 2023: 10am-8pm // Vendredi 12 mai, 2023: 10h00-20h00.
Saturday, May 13, 2023: 8am-9am // Samedi 13 mai, 2023: 8h00-9h00.
The Belziles will be remembered by many who attended the Christie Show as the dealers with the red horse weathervane on their truck. But Jean-Marc and Danielle were, first and foremost, passionate personal collectors and many of their treasures can be found in reference books described as iconic, rare or unusual examples.
The passion began in the 1960s – propelled forward with the release of Jean Palardy’s Early Furniture of French Canada, still considered the bible for any collector of Canadiana. With this new knowledge in hand, Jean-Marc began door-knocking in the Quebec City area where they lived at the time. Being in the lumber business his entire working life, he loved wood and how it “talked” to him – something he shared with Jean-Julien Bourgault, one of Quebec’s leading sculptors of the day. Jean-Marc Belzile was a storyteller and had an excellent memory. He loved sharing the passion with fellow collectors – much more important than making a sale!
The auction of the Belzile collection will be available on our online platforms but we are excited to add that the preview and sale will be held on-site in Quebec. A bilingual catalogue will be available.
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Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer notre première vente aux enchères se déroulant à l’extérieur de l’Ontario, le 13 Mai 2023. Miller & Miller offrira la collection personnelle des regrettés Jean-Marc et Danielle Belzile de Lachute, Québec, comprenant des meubles, des sculptures et des objets d’art populaire québécois et Canadiana datant du 18ième et 19ième siècle qui ont été accumulés depuis près de 60 ans.
Beaucoup de ceux qui ont participé au Christie Show se souviendront des Belzile comme les vendeurs à la girouette au cheval rouge. Mais Jean-Marc et Danielle étaient avant tout, des collectionneurs passionnés et beaucoup de leurs trésors se trouvent dans des livres de référence et décrits comme iconiques, rares ou bien comme d’inhabituels exemplaires.
La passion a commencé dans les années 1960 – accélérée par la sortie du livre Meubles Anciens du Canada Français de Jean Palardy, toujours considérée aujourd’hui comme la bible de tout collectionneur de Canadiana. Avec cette nouvelle connaissance en main, Jean-Marc commença à faire du porte-à-porte dans la région de la ville de Québec où ils vivaient. Travaillant dans l’industrie du bois depuis toujours, il adorait le bois et comment il lui « parlait » - quelque chose qu’il partageait avec Jean-Julien Bourgault, l’un des plus éminents sculpteurs québécois de l’époque. Jean-Marc Belzile était un conteur d’histoires et avait une excellente mémoire. Il adorait partager sa passion avec ses confrères collectionneurs – ce qui était bien plus important pour lui que de faire une vente !
La vente aux enchères de la collection Belzile sera disponible sur nos plateformes en ligne mais nous sommes ravis de vous informer que l’aperçu, les 11 et 12 mai, et la vente le 13 mai 2023, se tiendront en présentiel au Québec– réservez la date !
How to Register
Already registered as a user? Click the Register to Bid button. Need help creating a new account? Please register here.
How to Bid
This is an Online and In-Person auction. View the Rules, Terms & Conditions for detailed auction information.
In person sale will take place on May 13, 2023 at the Marriott Courtyard West Island / Baie-d'Urfé. Address: 20000 Route Transcanadienne, Baie-d'Urfé, QC H9X 0B3
Mobile bidding is available with the Miller & Miller Auctions App available on iTunes for iPhone or iPad, and Google Play for Android devices. Whether you bid from a mobile device or computer, all are synced together in real-time to the auction room. Never miss a bid!
Telephone Bidding
Miller & Miller cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. If you'd like to register as a phone bidder, please fill out this form prior to the auction date or call our toll-free line at 1-833-662-4800 to request a call from our representatives during the live auction.
Buyer’s Premium
Buyers bidding with MillerLive will pay the in-house premium of 18%.
Payment Terms
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and cash. A certified cheque or wire transfer is required for all invoices over $5,000.
Shipping Terms
Our in-house shipping department can safely package and ship your order locally and internationally. We calculate your total shipping cost after the auction so the total amount owing is reflected on your invoice. Contact us at shipping@millerandmillerauctions.com for any shipping related questions.
Scheduling a Pick-up
Items will be available for pickup during and after the live sale. View the Rules, Terms & Conditions for detailed information.
Preview // Aperçu:
Previews to be held at the auction venue. (Address below).
Thursday, May 11, 2023: 2pm-8pm // Jeudi, 11 mai, 2023: 14h00-20h00.
Friday, May 12, 2023: 10am-8pm // Vendredi 12 mai, 2023: 10h00-20h00.
Saturday, May 13, 2023: 8am-9am // Samedi 13 mai, 2023: 8h00-9h00.
Marriott Courtyard West Island / Baie-d'Urfé. Address: 20000 Route Transcanadienne, Baie-d'Urfé, QC H9X 0B3
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Fleurs de Lys Finial / Fleuron Architectural

1
Fleurs de Lys Finial / Fleuron Architectural
Est.
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$600
Rocking Chair in Blue-Green Paint / Chaise Berçante Québécoise

2
Rocking Chair in Blue-Green Paint / Chaise Berçante Québécoise
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$600
Blue Stool with Hearts / Petit Banc à Cœurs

3
Blue Stool with Hearts / Petit Banc à Cœurs
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$700
Ile d'Orléans Sugar Mold / Moule à sucre de l'Ile d'Orléans

4
Ile d'Orléans Sugar Mold / Moule à sucre de l'Ile d'Orléans
Est.
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$275
Saint-Hermas Storage Chest / Coffre du 18e siècle

5
Saint-Hermas Storage Chest / Coffre du 18e siècle
Est.
CA$800 - CA$1,200
Sold
CA$900
Birdseye Maple Deed Box / Coffret en Marqueterie

6
Birdseye Maple Deed Box / Coffret en Marqueterie
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$475
Papier-Mâché Ram / Bélier publicitaire

7
Papier-Mâché Ram / Bélier publicitaire
Est.
CA$500 - CA$700
Sold
CA$175
Mohawk Magazine Rack / Porte-Documents

9
Mohawk Magazine Rack / Porte-Documents
Est.
CA$800 - CA$1,200
Sold
CA$850
Graduated Bag Holder / Distributeur de Sac

10
Graduated Bag Holder / Distributeur de Sac
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$275
Tramp Art Wall Shelf / Tablette Tramp Art

11
Tramp Art Wall Shelf / Tablette Tramp Art
Est.
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$375
Tramp Art Box With Hands / Coffret "Tramp Art" Avec Main

12
Tramp Art Box With Hands / Coffret "Tramp Art" Avec Main
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$375
Tramp Art Frame in Paint / Miroir "Tramp Art"

13
Tramp Art Frame in Paint / Miroir "Tramp Art"
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$350
Statuary Niche in Paint / Niche Bleue et Blanche

14
Statuary Niche in Paint / Niche Bleue et Blanche
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$550
John the Baptist with Lamb / Jean-Baptiste et l'Agneau

15
John the Baptist with Lamb / Jean-Baptiste et l'Agneau
Est.
CA$1,000 - CA$1,500
Sold
CA$800
Folk Art Crucifix / Crucifix Art Populaire

16
Folk Art Crucifix / Crucifix Art Populaire
Est.
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$850
Cast Iron Dove / Colombe en Fonte

17
Cast Iron Dove / Colombe en Fonte
Est.
CA$800 - CA$1,000
Sold
CA$800
Leather Cases / Lot de 3 Coffrets en Cuir

19
Leather Cases / Lot de 3 Coffrets en Cuir
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$225
Inlaid Dresser Box / Coffret En Marqueterie

20
Inlaid Dresser Box / Coffret En Marqueterie
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$275
Bécancour Dome Top Chest / Coffre Bombé de Bécancour

21
Bécancour Dome Top Chest / Coffre Bombé de Bécancour
Est.
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$475
Miniature Chest in Crackled Paint / Commode miniature

22
Miniature Chest in Crackled Paint / Commode miniature
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$375
Inlaid Violin Case / Étui à Violon Incrusté

23
Inlaid Violin Case / Étui à Violon Incrusté
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$275
Folk Art Frame / Cadre Art Populaire

24
Folk Art Frame / Cadre Art Populaire
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$325
Standing Bear Sculpture / Sculpture Ours Debout

25
Standing Bear Sculpture / Sculpture Ours Debout
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$325
Lot of Sugar Molds / Lot de Moules à Sucre

26
Lot of Sugar Molds / Lot de Moules à Sucre
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$275
Early Maple Sugar Mold / Vieux Moule à Sucre

27
Early Maple Sugar Mold / Vieux Moule à Sucre
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$425
Double Heart Sugar Mold / Moule à Sucre à Double Cœur

28
Double Heart Sugar Mold / Moule à Sucre à Double Cœur
Est.
CA$200 - CA$400
Sold
CA$300
Quebec Decoy Plaques / Plaques De Leurres

29
Quebec Decoy Plaques / Plaques De Leurres
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$900
Canvas Canada Goose / Appelant en Toile

30
Canvas Canada Goose / Appelant en Toile
Est.
CA$100 - CA$200
Sold
CA$200
Armoirette with Drawer / Armoirette Avec Tiroir

31
Armoirette with Drawer / Armoirette Avec Tiroir
Est.
CA$500 - CA$700
Sold
CA$750
Early Trencher / Vieux Bol à Beurre

32
Early Trencher / Vieux Bol à Beurre
Est.
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$375
Tree Planting Sign / Enseigne "Plantons Des Arbres"

33
Tree Planting Sign / Enseigne "Plantons Des Arbres"
Est.
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$300
Parcheesi Board in Polychrome Paint / Jeu de Parchési

34
Parcheesi Board in Polychrome Paint / Jeu de Parchési
Est.
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$650
Sacred Heart Processional Plaque / Plaque Sacré-Cœur

35
Sacred Heart Processional Plaque / Plaque Sacré-Cœur
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$475
Fluted Pine Frame / Cadre Miroir Sculpté

36
Fluted Pine Frame / Cadre Miroir Sculpté
Est.
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$400