International Art
Waddington’s International Art department presents a rich diversity of original artworks from the Old Masters to the 21st century from around the world. We are the leading Canadian auction house showcasing International art from collections in Canada and an ever-increasing number of works of art from collections around the world. The combination of our expertise and our global network ensures the highest standards of authentication and research. Rare and important paintings, drawings, sculptures, fine prints and photographs are offered in themed auctions such as American, British, Continental, Modern and Old Masters.
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Upcoming Auctions and Events
Editions
April 20 - 25, 2024
On View:
Sunday, April 21 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 22 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our Editions auction includes a special presentation of prints recently released from Toronto’s Open Studio Archive, along with a selection of editioned work by International and Canadian artists. Highlights include works by Keith Haring, David Hockney, Helen Frankenthaler, Christopher Wool, Roy Lichtenstein, Sonia Delaunay, Bridget Riley, Sol Lewitt, Yoshimoto Nara, Brice Marden, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Alex Colville, Jack Bush, Jean Paul Riopelle, Alfred Pellan, Michael Snow, Christopher Pratt, Rita Letendre, Guido Molinaro, Mary Pratt and more.
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Keith Haring (1958-1990), American
PLATE 4, FROM POP SHOP I, 1987
Estimate $20,000-30,000
Photographs in Partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival
May 11 - 16, 2024
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
Canadian & International Fine Art
May 24 - 29, 2024
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
Old Masters
June 08 - 13, 2024
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
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Thomas Doughty (1793-1856), American
BEN LOMOND, 1829-30
Estimate $20,000-30,000
Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art
June 22 - 27, 2024
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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Ludwig Blum (1891-1974), Israeli
GRANADA,1922 (detail)
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Seeking Consignments
In addition to our success selling a broad range of international art across all mediums, we welcome consignments of works by the following artists:
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Andy Warhol
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Roy Lichtenstein
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David Hockney
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Yayoi Kusama
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Pablo Picasso
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Alex Katz
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Henri Matisse
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Joan Miró
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Helen Frankenthaler
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Francis Bacon
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Jasper Johns
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Wayne Thiebaud
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Marc Chagall
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