Auctions and Events
Fine Jewellery
November 28 - December 03, 2020
This auction includes approximately 170 pieces from notable jewellery houses and goldsmiths such as Buccellati, Hammerman Bros., Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon, Georg Jensen, Lucas, Beni Sung, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co.. Expect a wide selection of antique and contemporary rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and men’s jewellery, many set with diamonds, coloured diamonds and a diverse range of gemstones. From elegant to whimsical styles, this auction offers a myriad of opportunities for the gift-giving season.
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Wrist & Pocket Watches
November 28 - December 03, 2020
The first half of this auction is composed of wrist watches, notably a Tudor ‘Monte Carlo’ 7032, over a dozen other Rolex and Tudor examples, a number of Omegas including a SpeedMaster Professional cal.321, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, a unique Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, plus examples by Patek Philippe, Bulgari, Baume & Mercier, IWC, Breitling, and Cartier.
The second half of the auction includes pocket watches featuring American Railroad Grade examples including several Vanguards, two with wind indicators; watches by Patek Philippe and Rolex, a Bulova Phantom, an unusual Swiss watch with Chinese zodiac dial, Elgins, Howards, and a myriad of European makers. Over 35 of the pocket watches in the auction are in gold cases.
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Discovery Art
November 28 - December 03, 2020
Focusing on accessible work by well-known Canadian artists, the last Discovery Art auction of the year is the perfect opportunity to add to or enhance any collection. The auction showcases work by Indigenous artists from the Morrisseau family–Norval, Eugene, and Christian–as well as art by Roy Thomas, Carl Beam and Floyd Kuptana. Look for several notable sculptures alongside stone nephrite carvings.
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The Collectors Circle in Support of Baycrest
November 28 - December 06, 2020
The Collectors Circle Auction, presented by Baycrest in proud partnership with Waddington’s, is a novel way to experience and acquire art in a virtual setting. This exciting auction includes artwork and collectibles from galleries and from both well-known and emerging artists, all in support of Baycrest’s mission to help vulnerable older adults in our community.
Please note: Catalogue information and photographs for all lots in this auction have been provided by Baycrest. In-person previews of this auction are not available. For more information please contact Baycrest.
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The Cabinet of Curiosities including World History and Culture
December 05 - 10, 2020
Spanning a wide range of cultures and historical eras, highlights include an important letter by Mahatma Gandhi; Islamic and Middle Eastern pottery; pre-Columbian pottery from Central and South America; a collection of engraved powder horns from the French, Indian and American Revolutionary Wars; and early NASA lunar photographs. The auction also includes an assortment of antique cameras, pistols, swords, knives, daggers, maps and fossils, as well as a variety of other curious objects.
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Canadian Art
December 05 - 10, 2020
Our final Canadian Art auction of 2020 demonstrates Waddington’s ability to find the best works from private collections that are fresh to market. The auction includes an impressive selection of works from the Painters Eleven, including two works by Walter Yarwood, as well as a large and striking Alexandra Luke acquired directly from the artist’s family, available at auction for the first time. George Pepper’s Ottawa River Boathouses is a superb example of the artist’s work, and in excellent condition – a rare, high-quality find also making its debut at auction. Rounding out the auction is a selection of sculpture and other estate gems, including a large canvas by Peter Clapham Sheppard, and two striking winter scenes by Stanley Francis Turner.
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Asian Art
December 05 - 10, 2020
Our final Asian art auction of the year is led by the second instalment of export porcelain from the Estate of Johannes Van Wees, Victoria, including ceramics from the Nanking Cargo and the Hoi An Hoard. Other collectible highlights include a selection of Qing snuff bottles, a continuation of white jade carvings from a Toronto family collection, late Qing and modern Chinese paintings, and three suits of samurai armour.
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