NEWS
Our COVID-19 Update
UPDATED April 8, 2021
Waddington’s is committed to keeping our community safe.
While public access is restricted to Waddington’s Toronto gallery at this time, please contact a specialist for auction details, additional photographs, condition reports or virtual consultations.
We are pleased to provide safe options for picking up your purchased items, as well as dropping off consignments, Mondays through Fridays. Please note that all appointments require two business days’ notice. To find out more or to book an appointment, please contact us.
read our covid-19 policies
ONLINE AUCTION
Birds of the Arctic
April 10 - 15
The Arctic is home to approximately 200 species of birds. Their return to the region in the spring is a major seasonal milestone and serves as the inspiration for this auction. A favorite subject for Inuit artists, look for avian-themed sculptures and works on paper by Kananginak Pootoogook, Latcholassie Akesuk, Abraham Etungat, Kenojuak Ashevak, Lucy Qinnuayuak and others.
Please contact us for auction details, additional photographs, condition reports, or virtual consultations.
View Gallery
ONLINE AUCTION
Wrist & Pocket Watches
April 10 - 15
With over 100 wrist and pocket watches, this auction features examples of 1950s and 1960s Rolex and Omega watches, including several varieties of Seamasters. Look for a number of Cartier wristwatches including Must De Cartier Tanks and an 18k ‘La Dona,’ several Doxas, and a steel Heuer Carrera 7753. Pocket watches include a Hiram Triangular Masonic pocket watch, as well as a variety of group lots of American watches.
Please contact us for auction details, additional photographs, condition reports, or virtual consultations.
View Gallery
ONLINE AUCTION
Prints & Photography
April 17 - 22
With a selection of works by classic, modern and contemporary masters, this auction showcases impressive graphics by mid-20th century American printmakers alongside a selection of rare Canadian and international prints and folios by artists including Victor Vasarely, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Josef Albers.
Please contact us for auction details, additional photographs, condition reports or virtual consultations.
View Gallery
ONLINE AUCTION
Rugs & Carpets
April 17 - 22
This auction consists predominantly of Persian weaves with some examples from the Caucasus, Turkey, Morocco, India and China. Highlights include a late 19th century Feraghan Sarouk rug; a late 19th century Malayer Sarouk carpet; a Senna rug c.1920; a 1970s Nain part silk garden design rug; a fine Kayseri silk prayer rug c.1970/80; Kurdish Khorassan carpet c.1970; and a 1940s Navajo blanket.
Please contact us for auction details, additional photographs, condition reports or virtual consultations.
View Gallery
Inuit Art
May 8 - 13, 2021
With a focus on a global approach this season through our digital catalogue and online platform, Waddington’s is pleased to present our major Spring 2021 Inuit Art Auction. Included are works by highly sought after artists such as Kenojuak Ashevak, Joe Talirunili, Jessie Oonark, John Tiktak, Johnny Inukpuk, Karoo Ashevak, and Marion Tuu’luq.
Please contact us for more information.
View Gallery
NEWS
Katilvik
Inuit & Canadian Indigenous Art Resource
A virtual resource place to discover, learn and research unique works of art and the artists who create them.
Visit Katilvik and ExploreNotable Sales
张书旂 (1900-1957) 杞菊延年 设色纸本 镜框
October 29, 2020
Estimate $4,000-$6,000
Realised: $8,400
清 铜鎏金大日如来坐像
October 29, 2020
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Realised: $13,200
A QUIET SUMMER EVENING, c.1913
September 17, 2020
Estimate $250,000-$350,000
Realised: $360,000
UNTITLED COMPOSITION, 1957
May 28, 2018
Estimate $5,000-$7,000
Realised: $10,800
A VERY SMALL TOTEM
November 19, 2018
Estimate $10,000-$15,000
Realised: $18,000
A NORTHERN LAKE
November 19, 2018
Estimate $8,000-$12,000
Realised: $21,600
SPRINGTIME IN THE HILLS, 1927
November 19, 2018
Estimate $80,000-$120,000
Realised: $102,000
FOL OISEAU, 1972
October 25, 2018
Estimate $5,000-$7,000
Realised: $7,200
Search Prices Realised
Our Prices Realised page provides a comprehensive index of our past auctions.
View the results in a gallery or convenient list format.
Upcoming Auctions & Events
Waddington's is Canada's Auction House
Providing expert advice to Canadian and international clients for 171 successful years.
How It Works
Waddington's offers the most diverse range of auctions, including works by renowned artists, in diverse genres, items from important estates, and from cultures around the world. Sign up for our e-newsletters to find out about upcoming auctions and events. Register to bid in our auctions and discover what you have a passion to collect.
How to BuyOur Services
Waddington’s is Canada’s most complete provider of auction, appraisal and collection management services. We offer a wide range of services to assist you with selling, buying, appraising and managing your valuables.
Learn MoreOur COVID-19 Policies
With everyone’s health and safety our top priority, learn what Waddington’s is doing to protect our clients and staff and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
FIND OUT MORE