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 & Textiles
March 11 - 16, 2023
On View:
Monday, March 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, March 14 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Auction DetailsDecorative Arts & Design
March 25 - 30, 2023
On View:
Sunday, March 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, March 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsMoorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part I
March 25 - 30, 2023
On View:
Sunday, March 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, March 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsThe Canada Auction Series: Canadian Arts, Culture & History
May 27 - June 01, 2023
Consignment deadline: Friday, March 31
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Cased Canadian Indian Peace Treaty No. 3 Silver Medal, 1873
Price Realised: $55,440
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
Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

Sean Quinn
Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting

Hayley Dawson
Associate Specialist

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