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
LIVE AUCTION
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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ONLINE AUCTION
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
ONLINE AUCTION
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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ONLINE AUCTION
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
LATE SUN, NORTH SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR, 1924
June 01, 2023
Estimate $300,000-$500,000
Realised: $270,750
April 25, 2024
Estimate $11,000-$15,000
Realised: $19,680
Study for the Academy
November 18, 2019
Estimate $40,000-$50,000
Realised: $108,000
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
Mick Jagger (From The “Mick Jagger” Portfolio), 1975
November 10, 2022
Estimate $60,000-$90,000
Realised: $180,000
THE ENCHANTED OWL
September 16, 2020
Estimate $100,000-$120,000
Realised: $204,000
June 13, 2024
Estimate $60,000-$80,000
Realised: $69,500
April 11, 2024
Estimate $20,000-$30,000
Realised: $72,750
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Auctions & Events
Waddington’s West: First Nations & Inuit Art
Begins closing: December 05, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
Discovery Art
Begins closing: December 05, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
Old Masters & 19th Century Art
Begins closing: December 12, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
Historic First Nations Art
Begins closing: December 05, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
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