ONLINE AUCTION

Decorative Arts & Design


DECEMBER 9 - 14

Including 50 exceptional gold and silver vinaigrettes from the David Sutton Collection; Georgian, Victorian and later silver; Christofle silver and plate; Lalique, Gallé, Baccarat, Orrefors, Webb, Waterford, Mont Joye, Murano and other art glass; Canadian studio ceramics by Wayne Ngan, Robin Hopper, Jack Sures, Jim Thomson, Kayo O’Young, Diane Nasr, Harlan House, Ann Roberts, Peter Powning, and others; Utrecht, Sèvres, Vienna, Meissen, Moorcroft, Doulton, Wedgwood, Derby, Aynsley, Copenhagen, Gustavsberg, Tiffany, etc.; bronze and marble sculpture, posters, lighting, clocks, works of art, and more.

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Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part III


DECEMBER 9 — 14

The third and final part of Elgin Cooley’s impressive Moorcroft pottery collection features early Macintyre Florian wares, landscape, floral, and fruit designs, including some exceptionally well-fired flambé glazes. Many pieces are of exhibition stature, dating through to the 21st century.

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The Cabinet of Curiosities


DECEMBER 9 - 14

Cabinet of Curiosities features an eclectic array of rare and fascinating items. Highlights include a first edition of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” an impressive collection of ancient Roman glass, an assortment of intriguing timepieces from marine chronometers to railway station clocks, and a diverse selection of instruments, ranging from precision scientific tools to intriguing engineering devices.

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Canadian Arts, Culture & History


NOVEMBER 25 - 30

Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Desk Stand and Quill Pen, c.1896
Price Realised: $2,214

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2024

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Pablo Picasso
‘Chouette Femme’ (Wood Owl Woman)
PRICE REALISED: $20,400

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Ethnographic Art & Artifacts


NOVEMBER 18 - 23, 2023

Pair of Floral Carved Ivory Elephant Tusks,
Africa, mid 20th century
PRICE REALISED: $922.50

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Decorative Arts & Design


SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5, 2023

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
‘Visage de Femme’, Ceramic Platter, c.1953
PRICE REALISED: $14,760

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Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part II


JUNE 17 - 22, 2023

Moorcroft Eventide Large Vase, c.1925
Price Realised $7,995

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ONLINE AUCTION

The Canada Auction Series: Property From The Estate of Roland Michener


MAY 27 - JUNE 1, 2023

Pair of Grecian Vapheio Gold Cups, Vourakis, Athens, mid-20th century
PRICE REALISED: $47,550

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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.

Notable Sales

Fine Tabriz Part Silk Circular Carpet, Persian, c. 1990

Fine Tabriz Part Silk Circular Carpet, Persian, c. 1990


October 26, 2023

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $3,997.50

Large Navajo Carpet, late 20th century

Large Navajo Carpet, late 20th century


October 26, 2023

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,612.50

Very Fine Silk Kashan “Tree of Life” Carpet, Persian c. 1920

Very Fine Silk Kashan “Tree of Life” Carpet, Persian c. 1920


November 23, 2023

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $522.75

Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century

Ogoni Zim Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early 20th century


November 23, 2023

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $615

Louis Riel Carte de Visite, Hall-Lowe Studio, Winnipeg, 1870, Canadian

Louis Riel Carte de Visite, Hall-Lowe Studio, Winnipeg, 1870, Canadian


June 01, 2023

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $5,842.50

Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly

Laguna Persian Green Glass Group with Orange Lip Wraps, 2018


September 29, 2022

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $7,800

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Upcoming Auctions and Events

Online Auction

Cabinet of Curiosities

December 09 - 14, 2023

On View:
Sunday, December 10 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, December 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cabinet of Curiosities features an eclectic array of rare and fascinating items. Highlights include a first edition of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” an impressive collection of ancient Roman glass, an assortment of intriguing timepieces from marine chronometers to railway station clocks, and a diverse selection of instruments, ranging from precision scientific tools to intriguing engineering devices.

View the digital catalogue

Please contact us for more information.

Auction Details Browse or Bid
Online Auction

Decorative Arts & Design

December 09 - 14, 2023

On View:
Sunday, December 10 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, December 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Including 50 exceptional gold and silver vinaigrettes from the David Sutton Collection; Georgian, Victorian and later silver; Christofle silver and plate; Lalique, Gallé, Baccarat, Orrefors, Webb, Waterford, Mont Joye, Murano and other art glass; Canadian studio ceramics by Wayne Ngan, Robin Hopper, Jack Sures, Jim Thomson, Kayo O’Young, Diane Nasr, Harlan House, Ann Roberts, Peter Powning, and others; Utrecht, Sèvres, Vienna, Meissen, Moorcroft, Doulton, Wedgwood, Derby, Aynsley, Copenhagen, Gustavsberg, Tiffany, etc.; bronze and marble sculpture, posters, lighting, clocks, works of art, and more.

View the digital catalogue

Please contact us for more information.

Auction Details Browse or Bid
Online Auction

Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part III

December 09 - 14, 2023

On View:
Sunday, December 10 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, December 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

The third and final part of Elgin Cooley’s impressive Moorcroft pottery collection features early Macintyre Florian wares, landscape, floral, and fruit designs, including some exceptionally well-fired flambé glazes. Many pieces are of exhibition stature, dating through to the 21st century.

View the digital catalogue

Please contact us for more information.

Auction Details Browse or Bid
Online Auction

Decorative Arts & Design

March 16 - 21, 2024

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Auction Details

Seeking 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
Bill Kime

Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

Decorative Arts & Design

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416-847-6189

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Sean Quinn
Sean Quinn

Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting

Decorative Arts & Design

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416-847-6187

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