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
Decorative Arts: Discovery
Auction begins to close:
May 08, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET
This auction features a selection of Bohemian, Continental, Murano, and cameo glass, a collection of paperweights, and examples of Lalique and Baccarat. Additional highlights include North American, English, and Continental silver, Moorcroft enamels, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, and more.
Previews available by appointment only. Please contact us for more information.
Auction Details Browse or BidCanadian Arts, Culture & History
Auction begins to close:
June 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 08 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 09 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Railroad Interest: Canadian Pacific Railway Group, early-mid 20th century
Estimate: $200—300
Decorative Arts & Design
Auction begins to close:
June 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET
On View:
Sunday, June 08 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 09 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please contact us for more information.
Pair of Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ Vases and Covers
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Seeking Consignments
We are seeking consignments for our upcoming auctions.
- Antique & Modern Silver
- Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons & Armour
- Bronze & Marble Sculpture
- Canadian Historical Maps & Documents
- Canadian & North American Silver
- Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
- Chandeliers, Sconces & Decorative Lighting
- Early English & European Porcelain
- Georgian & Victorian Silver
- Good Quality Ceramics & Glass
- Silver, Gold & Enamel Boxes
- 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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Working with Waddington's means partnering with industry leading experts, backed by a market leading company.

Bill Kime
Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

Sean Quinn
Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting

Erin Wiley
Associate Specialist

Andrew Brandt
Specialist, Rugs & Carpets, Ethnographic Art & Artifacts