Decorative Arts & Design
Decorative Arts & Design at Waddington’s encompasses a broad and diverse variety of objects. We are specialists in bronzes, items of Canadian historical interest, ceramics, devotional works of art, glass, lighting, militaria, mirrors, objets de vertu, porcelain, silver, scientific instruments, travel and exploration maps, and fine rugs and carpets.
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Upcoming Auctions and Events
Rugs & Carpets
September 17 - 22, 2022
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Auction DetailsDecorative Arts & Design
September 24 - 29, 2022
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Auction DetailsThe Canadian Society of Decorative Arts Fundraiser Auction
September 24 - 29, 2022
Waddington’s and the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/Cercle Canadien des Arts Décoratifs present the 2nd annual fundraiser auction, featuring items including art glass, ceramics, ethnographic works, vintage handbags, antiques, crafts, wooden sculptures, Japanese prints and a selection of printed matter. All proceeds go towards making decorative arts and design accessible to all through education, events, community partnerships and volunteer opportunities.
This auction is offered under the Terms & Conditions of CSDA/CCAD’s Fundraiser Auction.
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Auction DetailsSeeking Consignments
Waddingtons.ca is seeking consignments for our upcoming auctions.
- Antique & Modern Silver & Gold
- Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons & Armour
- Bronze & Marble Sculpture
- Canadian Historical Maps & Documents
- Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
- Chandeliers, Sconces & Decorative Lighting
- Good Quality Ceramics & Glass
- Studio & Art Pottery, including Moorcroft, Doulton, Martin Bros., Rookwood, Weller, Harlander, Deichmann, etc.
- Lalique, Gallé, Daum, Baccarat, Venini, Orrefors, Tiffany, Steuben & other Signed Glass
- Maps & Militaria
- Mirrors
- Works of Art, including Enamels, Wood & Ivory Carvings, Religious Artifacts, etc.
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Bill Kime
Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

Sean Quinn
Senior Specialist

Hayley Dawson
Associate Specialist

Andrew Brandt
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