Stephen Ranger

Vice President

Stephen Ranger has been involved in the auction and fine art business for 28 years, and is Vice President and partner in Canada’s oldest and most prestigious auction house, Waddington’s. Among his many accomplishments is the establishment of the first commercial wine auctions in Canada in partnership with the LCBO, and a partnership with Sotheby’s Canada for the sale of Important Canadian Art, realizing sales over $100 million.

In 2011, Stephen launched “Concrete Contemporary Auctions and Projects” creating the first dedicated sales focusing on the creation of a secondary market for important Canadian contemporary art.

Social good is an important part of Stephen’s business philosophy. Each year he lends his expertise to over twenty-five non-profit and philanthropic organizations across Canada raising over $3 million annually in fundraising events.

Linda Rodeck

Senior Specialist Consultant

Canadian art specialist Linda Rodeck directs the Canadian Art department’s seasonal Live Catalogue Auctions and bi-monthly Select Online Auctions.

Linda’s 25+ year career highlights include Managing Director of Sotheby’s Canada, senior positions with Joyner Fine Art and Joyner Waddington’s, as well as managing her own private art consultancy.

Linda believes deeply in community engagement and the unique role that art plays in enhancing our lives and clarifying our understanding of the world in which we live. She has served on the boards of Bloorview Kids Rehab (now Holland Bloorview), a major Ontario art gallery, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical Society & Museum, and currently serves on the board of an independent school in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. As a champion of Canadian art and Canadian history, she has raised funds and chaired dinners and galas in support of various institutions.

Linda is regularly invited to address various communities including visitors to the Toronto Art Fair, OCADU students, alumni organizations, law firms and various industry and business associations.

Anna Holmes

Consignment Specialist

Anna Holmes holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Queens University and Master of Letters in the History of Art and World Art Practice from Christie’s Education in partnership with the University of Glasgow. A successful and results-generating professional, Anna has held positions at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Christie’s Auction House, as well as other leading Canadian auctions houses.

Anna is a dedicated member of the Canadian Art team at Waddington’s and is involved in the art sector of Toronto through organizations such as The Women’s Art Association of Canada.