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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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Discovery Art
December 9 — 14
Give the gift of art! Our final Discovery Art auction of the year features a broad range of art to suit any taste. Notable names include Robert Genn, Stanley Cosgrove, Thomas Chatfield, Albert Franck, Tom Roberts, Walter J. Phillips, Ronald N. Hurley, Nell Mary, Bradshaw, Mary H. Reid, Ralph W. Burton, Franklin Arbuckle, Frederick Verner, Manly Macdonald, George Thomson, Willard M. Mitchell, Marion F. Nicoll, Arthur Hider, Marthe Rakine, Elizabeth A.M. Knowles and more.
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Old Masters
December 9 — 14
Including Continental, British and Canadian Art, this auction spans the Old Master period to the 19th Century. Among the highlights are paintings and drawings by John Frederick Herring, John Callot Horsely, François Hubert Drouais, Eugène Modeste Edmond Le Poitevin, Eliza Bisbee Duffey, Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch, David Farquharson, Alfred Richardson Barber, Domenico Brandi, Francesco Ballesio, and Alfred Barron Clay.
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Decorative Arts & Design
December 9 — 14
Including 50 exceptional gold and silver vinaigrettes from the David Sutton Collection; Georgian, Victorian and later silver; Christofle silver and plate; Lalique, Gallé, Baccarat, Orrefors, Webb, Waterford, Mont Joye, Murano and other art glass; Canadian studio ceramics by Wayne Ngan, Robin Hopper, Jack Sures, Jim Thomson, Kayo O’Young, Diane Nasr, Harlan House, Ann Roberts, Peter Powning, and others; Utrecht, Sèvres, Vienna, Meissen, Moorcroft, Doulton, Wedgwood, Derby, Aynsley, Copenhagen, Gustavsberg, Tiffany, etc.; bronze and marble sculpture, posters, lighting, clocks, works of art, and more.
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Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part III
December 9 — 14
The third and final part of Elgin Cooley’s impressive Moorcroft pottery collection features early Macintyre Florian wares, landscape, floral, and fruit designs, including some exceptionally well-fired flambé glazes. Many pieces are of exhibition stature, dating through to the 21st century.
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Browse Gallery
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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 Gallery
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The Murdoch Quilt – In Support of The Urban Alliance on Race Relations
December 9 — 14
Waddington’s is pleased to partner with Murdoch Mysteries in presenting the sale of the Murdoch Quilt. Organized in 2020 by knitter Emily Mooney and the show’s costume designer Joanna Syrokomla, the Murdoch Quilt represents the collective effort of 20 people from four countries: Canada, the United States, England, and Hungary. Using scrap materials from costumes made for the series, the quilters created this stunning Victorian-era style blanket. The quilt made a brief appearance in Murdoch and Julia’s home in Season 15, Episode 23.
Proceeds from the sale of the Murdoch Quilt will benefit The Urban Alliance on Race Relations.
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Notable 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
Silver & Costume Jewellery and Luxury Accessories
December 02 - 07, 2023
Historic First Nations Art from the Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz
December 02 - 07, 2023
Waddington’s West: Small Wonders of Inuit Art
December 02 - 07, 2023
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