R. Benoit. Sculptor. Drummondville, Quebec. Active mid-20th century. Found: a carved and painted Holstien Cow. Signed R. Benoit.
W. McLelland
Born: Active mid 20th century.
William McLelland. Sculptor. Port Grenville, Nova Scotia. Active mid 20th century.
Bill McLelland was a naive sculptor. He made carvings of people (nudes occasionally), Model Ships and birds. He often worked with ‘as found’ materials and colors. He usually signed “Bill McLellend or William McLelland, Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
A Seagull by W. McLelland. Signed on the base:
Seagull by William McLelland.
A Scotsman 22 inches tall. Signed Bill McLelland:
Signed Scotsman by Bill McLelland.
Roger Bourgault
Born: 1938 | Died: 2008
Roger-Andre Bourgault. Sculptor. Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. Active mid to late 20th century.
Roger-Andre Bourgault, was the son of Andre Bourgault; one of the three original brothers. A fine sculptor in his own right; his characters often seem to come alive, especially his faces which were always taken from life. Originally trained in his father’s and uncle’s (Jean-Julien) studio; he went on to study art in Montreal at The Institute of Applied Arts. He was also known for his carvings in stone and his works in Bronze. he typically signed his wood carvings ‘Roger Bourgault”.
A carving of a Shoe Maker by Roger Bourgault. (1950’s):
Roger-Andre Bourgault. The Shoemaker. 1950’s.
A carving of ‘The Notary’ by Roger Bourgault:
Roger Andre Bourgault. The Notary. 1950’s.
A. H.
Born: Active mid-20th century.
A. H. Sculptor. Wood carver. Montreal, Quebec. (Exact location unknown.) Active mid 20th century.
The initials ‘A. H.’ are occasionally found on painted ‘bas relief” carvings often found in Montreal, Quebec and the area. Signed: A. H. and sometimes dated (’45 is an example).
Antonio Matteo
Born: Active late 20th century.
Antonio Matteo. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Montreal, Quebec. Active late 20th century.
There is a signed carving of a Duck by Antonio Matteo in the collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. it is dated in the 1990’s.
