There are many reasons you may require an appraisal
Throughout our lifetimes, there are numerous occasions when it is important to take stock of the items we’ve acquired.
From a personal item, or a family estate, to a corporate or institutional collection, whether art, jewellery, fine wine or luxury collectables, knowing the true value helps inform the important decisions. Contact us for professional assistance for any of the following:
- Selling assets
- Corporate collection management
- Downsizing and retirement planning
- Estate planning and tax reporting
- Insurance coverage
- Equitable distribution, divorce, partnership dissolution, bankruptcy
- Charitable donation
- Donation of certified cultural property
How waddington’s CAN assist YOU
Whatever the requirement for an appraisal, we can help you understand the value of your treasured items. We are recognized for our expertise in Canadian art, International art, Asian art, Inuit, First Nations and Métis art, Decorative arts and design, Jewellery and Watches, and Fine Wine and Spirits.
We follow the highest standards to research and appraise each item that comes through our doors. Our specialists coordinate with the appropriate authentication committees, artists’ authorities, and/or experts to ensure each item is assessed accurately.
From a single item to a Notable Collection
If it’s a single item in need of an appraisal, or an extensive collection, we can help. Over our many years in business, we have been entrusted with important and unique collections, including the Sir Christopher and Lady Ondaatje Collection of Historical Canadian Art, Charles Bronfman’s Claridge Collection, the Toller Cranston Estate, the contents of Maple Leaf Gardens, and many other public and private collections. Key to our success is our understanding of our clients’ needs and preferences, and our ability to customize our approach accordingly.
OUR ACCESS TO GLOBAL networks
Waddington’s conducts close to 100 auctions a year to a client database dedicated to buying fine art and luxury goods. Relationships with clients and market experts nurtured over decades result in our access to the broadest networks of knowledgeable collectors appreciative of our diverse portfolio.
Waddington’s is the only top-tier auction house in Canada currently offering our auctions on Invaluable, to maximize our international reach. Invaluable is the leading online marketplace and auction technology provider in the industry, trusted by major international auction houses such as Phillips (London, NYC, Hong Kong, Geneva), Freeman’s Hindman (USA), Artcurial (France), and Dorotheum (Austria). The Invaluable platform directly benefits our clients in the following ways:
- Highly engaged bidders: 475,000+ bids placed each month
- Consistent collector volume: 4.76 million monthly visits
- High-value market: $1 billion+ in annual demand
- Worldwide reach: buyers from over 180 countries
- Ever-increasing audience: Over 330,000 new account creations each year
Our technology and marketing team markets and promotes our auctions and events across various platforms, including paid advertising, online marketing and social media engagement.
Our auctions are supported by expertly-researched, fully-illustrated auction galleries, and our enhanced digital catalogues reach and are viewed by thousands of prospective bidders.
time for an appraisal?
If you’re ready to connect, we invite you to fill out our confidential Consignment Form.
Find Out More
To discuss your appraisal and consignment needs, please contact us at:
416-504-9100 / 1-877-504-5700 or [email protected]
ready to sell?
If you’re ready to consign, we invite you to fill out our confidential Consignment Form.
Note:
For appraisals of Fine Wine and Spirits, please contact our Fine Wine & Spirits Department.