ONLINE AUCTION

Discovery Art


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
DECEMBER 5 AT 2:00 PM ET

This auction includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures. Look for works by Henry George Glyde, Thomas Chatfield, Arthur Lismer, Manly Macdonald, Thomas Keith Roberts, Homer Watson, Leonard Hutchinson, John Douglas Lawley, Henri Masson, Allan Sapp, Carl Beam, Fred S. Coburn, Elford Bradley Cox, George Pratt, Armand Paquette, Percy Franklin Woodcock, Gustave Vidal, Stephen Snake, Willard M. Mitchell, Michael Ouzikov, Norman Laliberté, and many more.

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Harris' North Shore, Lake Superior Achieves Exceptional Result


November 28, 2024

Lawren Stewart Harris (1885-1970), Canadian
NORTH SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR, CA. 1927
Estimate: $2,000,000—3,000,000
PRICE REALISED: $4,392,750

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Wrist & Pocket Watches


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 PM ET

We’re pleased to offer another large selection of wristwatches with numerous Rolex including a ref.1016 Explorer; Tudors including an Advisor and an Oyster Prince; many Omegas; Piaget; Oris; Hermès; Universal Geneves including a Uni-Compax ‘Big Eye’; Breitlings; Heuer; Gevril; Maurice Lacroix; Franck Muller; Débaufré; and many Cartiers. Also included is a selection of pocket watches featuring a Patek Philippe Gondola 56mm with the original box.

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English Porcelain from the William B.G. Humphries Collection: Part I


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 PM ET

Over the course of almost 40 years, William (Bill) Humphries developed and refined his passion for the very best 18th century English porcelain. Showcasing his exceptional taste, this auction features the first installment of his collection, unique to Canada, including examples of rare early Worcester, a pair of Bow Kakiemon vases, Chelsea ‘Raised Anchor’ period wares, and more. The second part of this impressive collection will be offered in 2025. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Ontario.

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Old Masters & 19th Century Art


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
December 12 AT 2:00 PM ET

Featuring genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes, our seasonal Old Masters and 19th Century auction will offer paintings and drawings by artists including Adolf Schreyer, Bernard Pothast, Félix Fossey, Sidney Richard Percy, William Powell Frith, John Hoppner, Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven, Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow, and a painting attributed to Jacob Duck.

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Attributed to Jacob Duck (1600-1667), Dutch
TAVERN INTERIOR, 1657
Estimate $8,000-$12,000

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Decorative Arts: Discovery


AUCTION BEGINS TO CLOSE:
DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 PM ET

This auction features continued selections from the Janak Khendry Glass collection, in addition to English and Continental silver, studio pottery by Canadian artists such as Kayo O’Young, Scott Barnim, Robin Hopper, and a small selection of Austrian cold painted bronzes. Also included are several dinner services by Royal Crown Derby and Royal Doulton, and glassware by Waterford – certain to complete any table this holiday season!

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The Cabinet of Curiosities


AUCTION BEGINS TO CLOSE:
DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 PM ET

A fascinating and eclectic mix of rare and historical items including a letter written and signed by Helen Keller, providing a poignant glimpse into her world. Also featured are 18th and 19th-century swords and weapons, each with a storied past, a figure of Henry VIII, made from material salvaged from the UK’s Houses of Parliament after the bombing during the Blitz in 1941. Diverse treasures, ranging from ancient artifacts to wartime relics, create an extraordinary opportunity for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

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Notable Sales

Lawren Stewart Harris

Lawren Stewart Harris

LATE SUN, NORTH SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR, 1924


June 01, 2023

Estimate $300,000-$500,000

Realised: $270,750

Rolex Oyster Perpetual ‘Submariner’ Wristwatch, With Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual ‘Submariner’ Wristwatch, With Date


April 25, 2024

Estimate $11,000-$15,000

Realised: $19,680

Kent Monkman

Kent Monkman

Study for the Academy


November 18, 2019

Estimate $40,000-$50,000

Realised: $108,000

David Hockney (b. 1937)

David Hockney (b. 1937)

PAPER POOLS, POOL MADE WITH PAPER AND BLUE INK FOR BOOK, 1980 [T. 269; M.C.A.T. 234]


April 25, 2024

Estimate $50,000-$60,000

Realised: $54,750

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Mick Jagger (From The “Mick Jagger” Portfolio), 1975


November 10, 2022

Estimate $60,000-$90,000

Realised: $180,000

Kenojuak Ashevak

Kenojuak Ashevak

THE ENCHANTED OWL


September 16, 2020

Estimate $100,000-$120,000

Realised: $204,000

A Rare Yellow Jade Bowl, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

A Rare Yellow Jade Bowl, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century


April 11, 2024

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $72,750

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Auctions & Events

Online Auction

Waddington’s West: First Nations & Inuit Art

Begins closing: December 05, 2024 AT 2:00 PM

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Discovery Art

Begins closing: December 05, 2024 AT 2:00 PM

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Old Masters & 19th Century Art

Begins closing: December 12, 2024 AT 2:00 PM

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Historic First Nations Art

Begins closing: December 05, 2024 AT 2:00 PM

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