Ian Sparkes, “Timetogo '01” (outside of St. John’s with Bell Island in the background), oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso, Spurrell Gallery label, St. John’s Newfoundland verso, 20" x 40". Provenance: Sparkes Family. Note: Ian Sparkes was born in St. John’s Newfoundland in 1946. His works capture the rich colours & light patterns of the Newfoundland community life, and their fascinating moods. Spark’s painting “The last RCMP Dog Team Patrol” was chosen by the Royal Canadian Mint for the 1994 commemorative silver $1 celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the RCMP Northern Dog Team Patrol. His works are highly sought after, and held in corporate collections across Canada.