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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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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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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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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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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

Frederick Morgan

Frederick Morgan

YOUR TURN NEXT


July 13, 2023

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $39,150

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

FRANÇOISE, 14 JUIN 1946 [B. 401; M. 45]


November 23, 2023

Estimate $70,000-$90,000

Realised: $82,350

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

JACQUELINE AU CHAPEAU NOIR, 1962, [B. 1028; BA. 1311]


November 23, 2023

Estimate $120,000-$150,000

Realised: $109,950

Nam June Paik

Nam June Paik

CBC 2, 1984


November 30, 2023

Estimate $12,000-$18,000

Realised: $27,060

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE, FROM "CAMPBELL'S SOUP II", 1969 [F. & S. 56]


November 23, 2023

Estimate $30,000-$50,000

Realised: $60,750

Fine Tabriz Part Silk Circular Carpet, Persian, c. 1990

Fine Tabriz Part Silk Circular Carpet, Persian, c. 1990


October 26, 2023

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $3,997.50

Large Navajo Carpet, late 20th century

Large Navajo Carpet, late 20th century


October 26, 2023

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,612.50

Very Fine Silk Kashan “Tree of Life” Carpet, Persian c. 1920

Very Fine Silk Kashan “Tree of Life” Carpet, Persian c. 1920


November 23, 2023

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $522.75

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Auctions & Events

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Asian Art

December 02 - 07, 2023

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Discovery Art

December 09 - 14, 2023

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Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part III

December 09 - 14, 2023

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The Murdoch Quilt – In Support of The Urban Alliance on Race Relations

December 09 - 17, 2023

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