ONLINE AUCTION

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art


MARCH 23 - 28

Spanning over a century of painting, drawing and sculpture by important Canadian and International artists, this auction features works by Montague Dawson, Auguste Rodin, Randolf Hewton and René Marcil, with choice works on paper by William Kurelek, William Perehudoff, Jean Paul Riopelle and Jean McEwen. We are pleased to present a curated selection of exciting contemporary Canadian art from an important corporate collection including works by Robert Fones, Will Gorlitz and Monica Tap.

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Auguste Rodin
ÉTUDE DE MAIN GAUCHE, HAND NO. 38, CONCEIVED CA. 1885-1900; THIS BRONZE VERSION CAST BETWEEN CA. 1970-1980
Estimate $10,000-15,000

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ONLINE AUCTION

Canadian & International Fine Art


MAY 24 - 29

This important auction features exceptional works by leading Canadian and International artists.

We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.

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Jules Olitski (1922-2017), American
PRESSURE COMPACT, 1987
Estimate: $45,000-65,000

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ONLINE AUCTION

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art


June 22 - 27

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Price Realised


Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art, February 2024

Maud Lewis (1903-1970)
UNTITLED (TWO DEER, SUNSET)
Price Realised: $23,370

 

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Canadian and International Fine Art, November 2023

Edward John (E.J.) Hughes, RCA
THE WATERFRONT AT COWICHAN BAY, 1960
Price Realised: $318,750

 

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Canadian Fine Art, December 2022

Lawren Stewart Harris
ATHABASCA RIVER, JASPER, 1924
Price Realised: $170,000

 

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Canadian Fine Art

Waddington’s has been a major force in the Canadian art market for over five decades, beginning with our first auction of Canadian Fine Art held at the Queen Elizabeth Building at the CNE in 1967. Since then we have offered countless important and major Canadian works of art, set record prices and are regarded as the source for buying and selling exceptional Canadian Art.

Notable Sales

Lawren Stewart Harris

Lawren Stewart Harris

LATE SUN, NORTH SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR, 1924


June 01, 2023

Estimate $300,000-$500,000

Realised: $270,750

Rita Letendre

Rita Letendre

UNTITLED, 1976


November 30, 2023

Estimate $15,000-$25,000

Realised: $43,950

John B. Wilkinson

John B. Wilkinson

SLEIGHS ON THE ICE BELOW THE CITADEL, QUEBEC CITY


November 30, 2023

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $51,150

Cornelius Krieghoff

Cornelius Krieghoff

A TRIP TO TOWN, 1865


November 30, 2023

Estimate $100,000-$150,000

Realised: $168,750

Edward John (E.J.) Hughes

Edward John (E.J.) Hughes

THE WATERFRONT AT COWICHAN BAY, 1960


November 30, 2023

Estimate $150,000-$250,000

Realised: $318,750

Marion Long

Marion Long

SHOPPING FOR THE FAMILY


June 01, 2023

Estimate $8,000-$10,000

Realised: $27,060

Peter Clapham

Peter Clapham

HORTICULTURAL BUILDING, CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION


December 02, 2022

Estimate $8,000-$10,000

Realised: $33,600

James Edward Hervey

James Edward Hervey

SNOWY MORNING, ROCKY MOUNTAINS NEAR LAKE O'HARA, 1925


June 01, 2023

Estimate $80,000-$120,000

Realised: $120,750

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Upcoming Auctions and Events

Online Auction Starts in 4 Days

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

March 23 - 28, 2024

On View:
Monday, March 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 26 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Spanning over a century of painting, drawing and sculpture by important Canadian and International artists, this auction features works by Montague Dawson, Auguste Rodin, Randolf Hewton and René Marcil, with choice works on paper by William Kurelek, William Perehudoff, Jean Paul Riopelle and Jean McEwen. We are pleased to present a curated selection of exciting contemporary Canadian art from an important corporate collection including works by Robert Fones, Will Gorlitz and Monica Tap.

Please contact us to find out more.

Auguste Rodin
ÉTUDE DE MAIN GAUCHE, HAND NO. 38, CONCEIVED CA. 1885-1900; THIS BRONZE VERSION CAST BETWEEN CA. 1970-1980
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Auction Details Browse Gallery
Online Auction

Canadian & International Fine Art

May 24 - 29, 2024

On View:
Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This important auction features exceptional works by leading Canadian and International artists.

We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.

Please contact us to find out more.

Jules Olitski (1922-2017), American
PRESSURE COMPACT, 1987
Estimate: $45,000-65,000

Auction Details
Online Auction

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

June 22 - 27, 2024

On View:
Monday, June 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Auction Details

Seeking Consignments

Waddington’s is always interested in discussing consignment opportunities for our upcoming auctions.
In addition to our interest in the Group of Seven, Emily Carr and their contemporaries, we welcome consignments of works by the following artists:

  • Paul Emile Borduas
  • Fritz Brandtner
  • Jack Bush
  • Alex Colville
  • Graham Coughtry
  • Jean Philippe Dallaire
  • Sorel Etrog
  • Paterson Ewen
  • Joe Fafard
  • Clarence Gagnon
  • Prudence Heward
  • William Kurelek
  • Jean Paul Lemieux
  • John Lyman
  • Helen McNicoll
  • James Wilson Morrice
  • Christopher Pratt
  • Jean Paul Riopelle

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