Contemporary Art

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C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction

JUNE 3-16

he 16th Annual C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction features artworks generously donated by artists whose work reflects C Magazine’s mandate to provide a vital international forum devoted to the advancement of important conversations in contemporary art, led by Canadians. Funds raised at the C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction will directly support the publication of C Magazine and the presentation of related educational programming. C Magazine commissions more than 120 artists, writers and thinkers each year, and presents the work of hundreds more.

Please note items in this auction are offered under the Terms and Conditions of C Magazine. Charitable tax receipts are issued for purchases in excess of their market value by C The Visual Arts Foundation (charitable no. 88643 1162). Participating artists receive a portion of the sale.

Waddington’s is pleased to support C Magazine

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Canadian Art: Modern & Contemporary

OCTOBER 26 - 31

BEWABON SHILLING
FIELD SERIES #16, 2005

PRICE REALISED: $3,182

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Canadian Art: Modern & Contemporary

OCTOBER 26 - 31

THRUSH HOLMES
ROYAL FUCKING PAINTING, 2018

PRICE REALISED: $9,000

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Canadian Art: Modern & Contemporary

OCTOBER 26 - 31

EDWARD BURTYNSKY
OXFORD TIRE PILE #3, WESTLEY, CALIFORNIA, 1999/2015

PRICE REALISED: $7,800

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Waddington’s Contemporary Art department hosts bi-annual and thematic auctions highlighting artwork produced from the late 20th century to the present day. Works created with diverse concepts, methods and materials by the finest Canadian and International artists who transcend traditional art practices and hold global appeal for new and seasoned collectors alike.

Notable Sales

Michael Adamson

A MARINER BORN

November 20, 2018

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $6,000

Michael Adamson

FOREST ELEPHANTS ARE SMALLER

November 20, 2018

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $7,680

Thrush Holmes

POEMS, 2018

November 20, 2018

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $7,440

Michael Smith

OVERRUN

November 20, 2018

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $10,380

Thrush Holmes: Royal Fucking Painting, 2018

Excerpts from an Interview with the Artist

October 31, 2019

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $9,000

David Bolduc

May 30, 2016

Estimate $4,000-$5,000

Realised: $6,000

Gordon Rayner

THE MUSIC OF THE BILL SMITH ENSEMBLE

March 15, 2018

Estimate $5,000-$6,000

Realised: $5,700

Richard Gorman

UNTITLED

September 18, 2014

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $8,640

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C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction

June 03 - 16, 2020

The 16th Annual C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction features artworks generously donated by artists whose work reflects C Magazine’s mandate to provide a vital international forum devoted to the advancement of important conversations in contemporary art, led by Canadians. Funds raised at the C Magazine Contemporary Art Auction will directly support the publication of C Magazine and the presentation of related educational programming. C Magazine commissions more than 120 artists, writers and thinkers each year, and presents the work of hundreds more.

Please note items in this auction are offered under the Terms and Conditions of C Magazine.

Waddington’s is pleased to support C Magazine.

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