Visiting the gallery: how a viewing works
Sans Souci is a studio gallery in Markham, not a shop with open doors. You agree a time first, and the paintings you asked about are ready when you arrive.
Everything here is by one painter, Sergei Troshin, and much of it is built from layers, resin and raised paste. Those surfaces are the reason a visit is worth the drive: they change as you walk past them, and a screen cannot do that.
How do I book a viewing?
Call or write, name the works you want to see, and offer two times that suit you. That is the whole booking. There is no form to fill in and no account to make.
- Titles, not codes. The name under the photograph is enough for us to find the piece.
- Two times, not one. It saves a second round of messages.
- Sold works too. If something you liked is marked Sold or Private Collection, mention it anyway; it tells us what to show you instead.
Hello, I would like to see Hamsin and Western Wall in person.
Could I come on Saturday at 11:00, or Sunday at 15:00?
The wall I have in mind is about 70 in wide, facing a west window.
Thank you, [your name]
What can you see in the room that a photograph hides?
Depth, sheen and size. Each of the four works below loses one of them on a screen, and each is available today.
The full catalogue of 61 originals is on the artworks page. Shortlist from there, then come and see the shortlist.
What should you bring to the viewing?
Three things turn a pleasant hour into a decision you can trust.
- The wall, in numbers
- Width, height, and the height of whatever stands below it. Write them on your phone; you will want them in front of a 4-foot board.
- The wall, in a photo
- Take it at the hour you usually sit in that room. A resin face looks different under a west window at six than under a ceiling light at night.
- Your car's boot size
- If you plan to collect, measure the opening. A 48 in square panel does not fit every hatchback, and it is better to know before you choose.
If you are not sure about texture at all, our page on textured canvas art explains what a raised surface does on a wall.
What happens if you choose a piece during the visit?
You ask the price, we confirm it is still available, and you choose how it travels. Both routes below leave with the artist's signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity.
| You take it with you | We ship it | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | From the gallery in Markham | Anywhere in Canada, or abroad |
| Packing | You carry it out yourself, so bring a blanket for the back seat | Each work is packed on its own |
| Cost of transport | Nothing to quote | Quoted for that piece, by its size, weight and frame |
| Best for | Small and medium works, and anyone nearby | Large boards, and buyers outside the GTA |
If the piece you came for has already gone, Sergei Troshin also takes commissions. How a commission starts is on its own page.
Questions before you come
Do I have to buy something if I book a viewing?
No. A viewing is for looking. Leaving with a clearer idea of which surfaces you respond to, and nothing else, is a perfectly good result.
Is the gallery in Toronto?
It is in Markham, at 473 Simonston Blvd, just north of the City of Toronto and inside the Greater Toronto Area. You can read more about the painter on the artist's page.
What hours can I visit?
Any day of the week between 9:00 and 18:00, at a time agreed in advance by phone or email.
Will I find out the price at the viewing?
Yes. Prices are shared on request rather than printed, so you can ask about any title before the visit or in the room, and the answer comes with availability and delivery options.
Four more originals you can ask to see
Book a time to see the paintings
Call us, or send a message with the titles you want to see and two times that suit you. We will confirm the day and have those works ready when you visit.