Auctions and Events
Photographs in Partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival
Auction begins to close:
May 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, May 12 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Waddington’s is proud to offer this auction in partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival. The auction features a significant collection of photographs from the archives of Toronto’s former Deja Vue Gallery including masterworks by Richard Harrington, Edward Weston, and Yousuf Karsh. Other highlights include works by Peter Beard, Edward Burtynsky, Chuck Close, Imogen Cunningham, Stan Douglas, Philippe Halsman, André Kertesz, and two unique portraits from the personal collection of Carole Pope. A selection of contemporary photography including past CONTACT Photography prize winners such as Dana Claxton, Suzy Lake, and Ken Lum will also be available. All proceeds from the sale of CONTACT lots will directly benefit the organization.
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Peter Beard (1938-2020), American
A BEND IN THE RIVER AFTER THE DIE-OFF, 1976
Estimate: $25,000-35,000
Fine Rugs & Carpets
Auction begins to close:
May 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, May 12 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
With examples dating from the 1870s up until the 2000s, this auction features silks, pile weaves, flatweaves, rugs, carpets, runners and even some sales samplers. Highlights include a Heriz carpet, c.1900/10; an early Navajo blanket, c.1920/30; a fine Turkish silk prayer rug, c.1980/90; a colourful Kashan pictorial rug, c.1920/30; a classic Cloudband Kazak rug, c.1890/1900, and an interesting Kerman art deco style prayer rug, c.1920.
Canadian & International Fine Art
Auction begins to close:
May 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm ET
On View:
Thursday, May 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, May 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our spring offering of Canadian and International Fine Art brings together exceptional work from around the world. This auction features celebrated Canadian artists such as Cornelius Krieghoff, A.Y. Jackson, P.C. Sheppard, A.J. Casson, Bertram Booker, Alexandra Luke, Jean Paul Lemieux and Yves Gaucher as well as important First Nations artists Norval Morrisseau, Roy Thomas and Alex Janvier. International highlights include work by Jules Olitski, Karel Appel, Kwon Young-Woo, Norman Bluhm, Józef Bakoś, Léon Lhermitte and Montague Dawson.
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Jean Paul Lemieux (1904-1990), Canadian
LA JEUNE FILLE AU VOILE BLEU, CA. 1962 (detail)
Estimate $150,000-$200,000
Inuit & First Nations Art
Auction begins to close:
May 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm ET
On View:
Thursday, May 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, May 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Waddington’s is pleased to present a selection of exceptional Inuit and First Nations art. Important artworks this season include works of sculpture and graphics by Karoo Ashevak, Jessie Oonark, Kiakshuk, Beau Dick, John Pangnark, Pauta Saila, Aisa Qupirualu Alasua, Parr, Osuitok Ipeelee, Kiugak Ashoona, Joe Talirunili, John Kavik, Kenojuak Ashevak, Johnny Inukpuk, Thomas Ugjuk, Ennutsiak, Davidialuk Alasua Amittu, Charlie James, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Abraham Apakark Anghik, Manasie Akpaliapik, Judas Ullulaq, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, and John Tiktak.
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Jessie Oonark ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, OC, RCA (1906-1985), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)
UNTITLED (WOMAN), 1972-1975
Estimate: $30,000-40,000
Fine Spirits
Auction begins to close:
June 04, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET
Our Spring auction will certainly lift your spirits with three hundred lots including high demand Japanese expressions, American Bourbons and rare single malts. There is a vast selection of Arbegs, 18 year old Macallans, Pappy Van Winkles and interesting cognacs. Round out your collections with these special bottles.
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Fine Wine
Auction begins to close:
June 04, 2024 at 6:00 pm ET
Our Spring auction presents a vast collection of Napa Cult Wines from Screaming Eagle, Opus One, Bryant, Scarecrow, Schrader, Dalle Valle, Araujo, Abreu and more. A selection of large formats adds to the high quality of this auction alongside older Classified Bordeauxs, a Rene Engel rare Burgundy, original wooden cases, Super Tuscans, Barbaresco and Barolos, unique Champagnes and older Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This auction has wine to cellar, wine to drink now and wine for every palate to enjoy.
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Estate Jewellery
Auction begins to close:
June 06, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 02 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 03 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 04 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Discovery Art
Auction begins to close:
June 06, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 02 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 03 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 04 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Decorative Arts & Design
Auction begins to close:
June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 09 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Zsolnay Iridescent Red and Purple Glazed Bottle Vase with Stopper, Lajos Mack, c.1900
Estimate $5,000-7,000
Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings
Auction begins to close:
June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 09 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mostly sourced from private collections, this auction is centred around genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes, showcasing works from the Old Masters period up until the 19th century. Highlights include paintings and drawings by Thomas Doughty, Henri Fantin-Latour, Félix Fossey, Philip Sadée, Bernard De Hoog, Bernardus Johannes Blommers, James Lawton Wingate, alongside a large Italian painting attributed to Giuseppe (Salviati) Porta.
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Thomas Doughty (1793-1856), American
BEN LOMOND, 1829-30
Estimate $20,000-30,000
Cabinet of Curiosities
Auction begins to close:
June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 09 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Discovery Inuit & First Nations Art
Auction begins to close:
June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 09 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Ethnographic Art & Artifacts
Auction begins to close:
June 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Monday, June 17 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 18 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auction begins to close:
June 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Monday, June 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Presenting a selection of Canadian and International art, this auction features paintings, sculpture, and works on paper from the 19th century to the present day. Notable names include Eugene Boudin, Berthe Morisot, Edward Burnes-Jones, Edward Seago, Ludwig Blum, Horatio Walker, Jack Bush, Roberto Diago, Hortense Gordon, William Ronald, Ray Mead, René Marcil, Norval Morrisseau, Doris, McCarthy, Jaan Poldaas, and Evan Penny.
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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René Marcil (1917-1993), Canadian
ABSTRACT (AL-61), CA. 1975
Estimate $7,000-$9,000
Canadian Arts, Culture & History
Auction begins to close:
June 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Monday, June 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Waddington’s West: First Nations & Inuit Art
Auction begins to close:
June 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
Items located in Vancouver, BC. No preview available. Local pick up by appointment; shipment from Vancouver only.
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Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics
Auction begins to close:
July 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Monday, July 08 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 09 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Discovery Art
Auction begins to close:
July 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Monday, July 08 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 09 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Asian Art
Auction begins to close:
July 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, July 14 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, July 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Rugs & Carpets
Auction begins to close:
July 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Monday, July 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Waddington’s West: Discovery Art
Auction begins to close:
July 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
Items located in Vancouver, BC. Local pick up by appointment; shipment from Vancouver only.
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