A painting by Emily Carr, titled *Fir Trees* (ca. 1935), sold for CA$576,000 ($418,370) at Cowley Abbott’s live auction of Canadian and international art in Toronto on May 28, more than doubling its low estimate. The work is a vivid example of Carr’s signature forest scenes, reflecting her deep connection to the British Columbian landscape and her association with the Group of Seven. The auction also saw strong results for other Group of Seven artists, including Franklin Carmichael’s *Old Orchard* (1940) at CAD$768,000, and for Marcelle Ferron’s untitled 1964 abstract painting at CAD$696,000.
This sale underscores the sustained and growing demand for Emily Carr’s work, which has seen rising auction totals in recent years—peaking at $8.9 million in 2021. The broader market for Group of Seven artists remains robust, as evidenced by multiple over-estimate sales. Carr’s market trajectory, including her barn-sale discovery *Masset Q.C.I.* selling for over $250,000 in 2024, highlights how historical Canadian art continues to attract strong collector interest and investment.