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 & Design
September 30 - October 05, 2023
On View:
Sunday, October 01 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, October 02 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 03 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Featuring gold and silver vinaigrettes and snuff boxes from the David Sutton Collection and others; early Carolean, Georgian, Victorian and later silver; Lalique, Gallé, Daum, Le Verre Français, Baccarat, Orrefors, Loetz and other art glass; Canadian studio ceramics by Kayo O’Young, Harlan House, Paul Mathieu, and Peter Powning; a good Picasso platter ‘Visage de Femme’, 1953; Sèvres porcelain, Vienna, Meissen, Gambone, Boch Frères, Moorcroft, Minton, Worcester, Derby, Coalport, Aynsley, Wedgwood, Wemyss, etc.; bronze and marble sculpture, posters, textiles, lighting, clocks, works of art, and more.
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Auction Details Browse or BidFine Rugs & Carpets
October 21 - 26, 2023
On View:
Sunday, October 22 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, October 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsCanadian Arts, Culture & History
November 25 - 30, 2023
On View:
Saturday, November 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 26 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday, November 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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
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Auction DetailsDecorative 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
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Auction DetailsDiscovery Art
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
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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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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

Hayley Dawson
Associate Specialist

Andrew Brandt
Specialist, Rugs & Carpets