ONLINE AUCTION
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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ONLINE AUCTION
Discovery Art
December 9 — 14
Our final Discovery Art auction of 2024 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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ONLINE AUCTION
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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Browse Gallery
ONLINE AUCTION
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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Browse Gallery
ONLINE AUCTION
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
ONLINE AUCTION
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
ONLINE AUCTION
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
YOUR TURN NEXT
July 13, 2023
Estimate $20,000-$30,000
Realised: $39,150
FRANÇOISE, 14 JUIN 1946 [B. 401; M. 45]
November 23, 2023
Estimate $70,000-$90,000
Realised: $82,350
JACQUELINE AU CHAPEAU NOIR, 1962, [B. 1028; BA. 1311]
November 23, 2023
Estimate $120,000-$150,000
Realised: $109,950
CBC 2, 1984
November 30, 2023
Estimate $12,000-$18,000
Realised: $27,060
VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE, FROM "CAMPBELL'S SOUP II", 1969 [F. & S. 56]
November 23, 2023
Estimate $30,000-$50,000
Realised: $60,750
October 26, 2023
Estimate $500-$700
Realised: $3,997.50
October 26, 2023
Estimate $1,000-$1,500
Realised: $4,612.50
November 23, 2023
Estimate $200-$300
Realised: $522.75
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Auctions & Events
Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part III
December 09 - 14, 2023
The Murdoch Quilt – In Support of The Urban Alliance on Race Relations
December 09 - 17, 2023
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