Auctions and Events
Decorative Arts: Discovery
April 27 - May 02, 2024
This accessible auction is centred around an interesting consignment of modern and contemporary ceramic works, with proceeds from the sale to directly benefit the Gardiner Museum, Toronto. Also featured, from the Janak Khendry Collection, are small bronzes by American sculptors Robert Howard Cook, Frank Eliscu, and others, in addition to studio glass by artists William Carlson, Mark Peiser, Tim Maycock, Chris Heilman, Kathryn Thomson, and many others.
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Auction Details Browse or BidDiscovery Art
May 04 - 09, 2024
On View:
Sunday, May 05 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 06 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 07 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Featuring landscapes in all seasons as well as a selection of sculptural work by Canadian, Indigenous and International artists. Notable names include Dewitt Drake, Henri Masson, Donald A. Smith, John Palmer, William Winter, Frederick Brigden, Ralph W. Burton, Robert Houle, Arthur Shilling, Floyd Kuptana, Carl Beam, Alex Janvier, Franklin Arbuckle, Herbert S. Palmer, Fred Haines, Albert Rousseau, Mary E. Wrinch, Doris H. Mills, Esther Wertheimer, Ronald Bloore, Michael Adamson, Ian Busher, Andrew Plum, and Lorne Bouchard.
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Auction DetailsFine Furniture from a Private Collection
May 04 - 09, 2024
On View:
Sunday, May 05 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 06 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 07 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Including French Art Nouveau pieces by Emile Gallé and Louis Majorelle, English Arts and Crafts works by Arthur W. Simpson, Arthur Wickham Jarvis, and Shapland & Petter, American Mission oak pieces from the workshops of Gustav and L.G.&J. Stickley, as well as a fine selection of 18th century French and English period furniture.
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Auction Details Browse GalleryPhotographs 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
Fine Rugs & Carpets
May 11 - 16, 2024
On View:
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.
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Auction Details Browse GalleryCanadian & 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
Inuit & First Nations 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
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 (WOMEN IN AMAUTI), 1972-75
Estimate: $30,000-40,000
Fine Spirits
May 27 - June 04, 2024
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Auction DetailsFine Wine
May 27 - June 04, 2024
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Auction DetailsEstate Jewellery
June 01 - 06, 2024
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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Auction DetailsDiscovery Art
June 01 - 06, 2024
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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Auction DetailsDecorative Arts & Design
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
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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
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
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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
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Ludwig Blum (1891-1974), Israeli
GRANADA,1922 (detail)
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Asian Art
July 13 - 18, 2024
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
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Auction DetailsRugs & Carpets
July 13 - 18, 2024
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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