Kristin Vance

Associate Specialist

As the Associate Specialist of Contemporary Art at Waddington’s, Kristin Vance’s responsibilities include research, cataloguing, auction planning and client services associated with our Contemporary Art auctions. Prior to joining the Waddington’s team in 2010, Kristin resided in the United States, working primarily in the museum industry as an Exhibitions and Special Projects Coordinator and Curatorial Assistant. Kristin holds a Masters of Art degree in Art History with a focus on modern and contemporary art as well a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Intermedia Sculpture. Her interest and experience in art history combined with her own studio practice gives Kristin a multi-layered approach to her work and enhances her relationships with clients.

Susan Robertson

Senior Specialist

Susan Robertson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts History degree from the University of Toronto. She has devoted her entire career of over 40 years in the fine art industry in Toronto authenticating and appraising thousands of recorded artists’ works of art from the Old Master period to the 21st century.

Susan served on the National Archives Appraisal Board (NAAB) of Canada, Ottawa since 1987 for two decades. Her comprehensive expertise has made her a respected advisor and appraiser to both federal and provincial governments.  She has also served on other appraisal committees at various archives in Ontario and has provided appraisals for donation for the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum and others. Susan is an Accredited Member of The Canadian Association of Personal Property Appraisers.

As Waddington’s Senior Fine Art specialist since the year 2000, Susan has strengthened Waddington’s position as the leading auction firm in Canada to authenticate, appraise and auction paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture by domestic and international artists. Her expertise at identifying artists’ signatures, combined with her love of research and extensive international contacts with leading art experts, art historians, private collectors, museums and art galleries around the globe has resulted in Waddington’s achieving record prices for American, British and European artworks at auction.

Yvonne Monestier

Director, Fine Arts Division

Yvonne Monestier is Director of Fine Art & Strategic Partnerships at Waddington’s. Yvonne is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the Fine Art division of Waddington’s which comprises Canadian, Contemporary, Inuit, International and Discovery Art. As an experienced and passionate arts practitioner, her expertise is in curatorial studies, strategic planning, business development and project management. Prior to joining the Waddington’s team in late 2019, Monestier managed the City of Mississauga Public Art Program for over ten years where she was responsible for all aspects of planning and commissioning art on public and private lands, with a focus on contemporary Canadian artists. Monestier developed Mississauga’s inaugural public art policy and master plan which led to a city-wide public art program. Monestier has managed program budgets and curated numerous permanent and ephemeral art projects and exhibitions. Prior to joining the public sector, Monestier worked as an independent curator and art consultant in New York City with prominent galleries and collectors including the likes of Nyehaus, New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) and the National Arts Club. Monestier holds an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Art Business from the Sotheby’s Institute, New York. You can follow her adventures online at @y.monestier on Instagram or @YMonestier on Twitter.