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Canadian and International Fine Art
NOVEMBER 25 - 30
Waddington’s is pleased to present a selection of exceptional Canadian and International art. This major auction features the Collection of Sir Christopher and Lady Ondaatje, which includes work by Cornelius Krieghoff, Frederick Verner and Sir William Cornelius Van Horne. Another key collection is that of Murdoch and Joyce Putnam, featuring paintings by A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson and Edwin Holgate. Other notable names include Max Liebermann, E.J. Hughes, William Perehudoff, Takao Tanabe, Jean McEwen, Edward Burtynsky and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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Fine Wine
NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 5
Our November Fine Wine auction concludes our eighth year of offering the best bottles and collections to the secondary market. This instalment will entice bidders with 100-point Classified Bordeaux, a selection of rare Burgundies, a vertical of Ornellaia (2007-2018), a vertical of Lafite Rothschild (2001-2006), many wines in original wooden cases, assorted large formats, and a 2007 Duclot Bordeaux Collection. There is tremendous opportunity for all oenophiles with highlights from every wine region.
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Fine Spirits
NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 5
Our final Fine Spirits auction of 2023 includes some showstoppers! Look for a Tiffany Decanter filled with Seagram’s, a 40 year old Bowmore, sought-after rare Japanese whiskies, rare and unusual Macallan’s, and a couple of highly collectible Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr.’s Kentucky Bourbons. Other highlights include coveted bottles from the closed distilleries of Rosebank and Port Ellen, alongside an assortment of Single Malt Whiskies from famed houses. All just in time for the holidays!
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Asian Art
December 2 - 7
Featuring selections of archaic Chinese bronzes from the Estate of Albert Y.P. Lee, fine Neolithic to Qing jade carvings sourced from North American estates, and a collection of late Qing and Republican period porcelains acquired in Shanghai prior to 1949. Other highlights include an imperial Ming dynasty kesi ‘dragon’ altar cloth, a Wanli mark and period porcelain box, Walasse Ting ‘Women With Fans’ painting, huanghuali and zitan scholar objects, Chinese and Himalayan gilt bronzes, and fine Japanese netsuke, satsuma, and cloisonné enamel wares.
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Silver & Costume Jewellery
DECEMBER 2 - 7
Just in time for Christmas, this eclectic auction features 180 lots of silver jewellery including pieces by Jensen, Tiffany, Hardy, Yurman and Indigenous artists, with many amber-set pieces; 80 lots of costume jewellery including Sherman, Dior, Haskell, Butler and Coro; 40 lots of purses, scarves and accessories including Hermès, Prada, Pucci, Ferragamo and Louis Vuitton; and 70 lots of pens including Cartier, Montblanc, Cross, Waterman, Delta and Visconti.
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Waddington's West: Small Wonders of Inuit Art
DECEMBER 2 - 7
They say the best things come in small packages! Just in time for holiday gifting, this auction features miniature works in ivory, antler and stone. Notable names include Nick Sikkuark, Mark Tungilik, John Pangnark, Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok, Tuna Iquliq, Theresa Tegumear, and Toonoo Sharkey.
Items located in Vancouver, BC. Local pick up by appointment; shipment from Vancouver only.
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Historic First Nations Art from the Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz
DECEMBER 2 - 7
Assembled over 30 years, this collection is a celebration of historic handicraft, quill and beadwork, bark decoration, tufted moose hair, and other craft traditions, primarily from Canada’s Eastern Woodlands and Great Lakes. The collection includes both humble and remarkable objects made for commerce and for everyday use.
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The Cabinet of Curiosities
DECEMBER 9 - 14
Cabinet of Curiosities features an eclectic array of rare and fascinating items. Highlights include a first edition of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” an impressive collection of ancient Roman glass, an assortment of intriguing timepieces from marine chronometers to railway station clocks, and a diverse selection of instruments, ranging from precision scientific tools to intriguing engineering devices.
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Browse GalleryNotable Sales
Napa Valley. u. 2 x bn.
November 29, 2022
Estimate $7,500-$8,500
Realised: $12,000
STUDY OF PERSPECTIVE IN GLASS (VIOLET), 2018-2019
March 30, 2023
Estimate $10,500-$12,500
Realised: $12,120
UNTITLED (ABSTRACT FORM)
September 01, 2022
Estimate $1,500-$2,000
Realised: $4,200
PETITE PLACE AU SOLEIL COUCHANT, 1901
April 20, 2023
Estimate $100,000-$150,000
Realised: $96,000
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
March 07, 2023
Estimate $25,000-$30,000
Realised: $26,880
June 01, 2023
Estimate $800-$1,200
Realised: $5,842.50
MAN HUNTING AT SEAL HOLE IN THE ICE, 1959
December 02, 2022
Estimate $30,000-$40,000
Realised: $78,000
November 29, 2022
Estimate $10,000-$12,000
Realised: $15,600
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Auctions & Events
Canadian Arts, Culture & History
November 25 - 30, 2023
Canadian and International Fine Art
November 25 - 30, 2023
Inuit and First Nations Art Select
November 25 - 30, 2023
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