ONLINE AUCTION

Decorative Arts & Design


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
NOVEMBER 7 AT 2:00 PM ET

Our November auction highlights fine examples of 18th century Scottish and English silver from the William B.G. Humphries Collection, including the highly important George II ‘Hopetoun Monteith’ of 1727. Exceptional ceramics and glass include a decanter by Gio Ponti for Venini, works by Paulo Venini, Dino Rosin and Harvey Littleton, good collections of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones and Moorcroft pottery, and modern glass from the Janak Khendry Collection.

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ONLINE AUCTION

Canadian Arts, Culture & History


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
NOVEMBER 7 AT 2:00 PM ET

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ONLINE AUCTION

Cabinet of Curiosities


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 PM ET

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ONLINE AUCTION

Scottish Silver from the Roger A. Lindsay Collection


SPRING 2025

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James II Scottish Provincial Silver
‘St. Broach’ Communion Cup
William Lindsay I, Montrose, c.1682
Estimate: $3,500-5,000

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Decorative Arts: Discovery, September 2024

Group of North American and English Silver, 20th century
Price Realised: $2,250

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Canadian Arts, Culture & History, June 2024

Cased Canadian Indian Peace Treaty Silver Medal, Unissued, after 1870
Price Realised: $12,500

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Cabinet of Curiosities, June 2024

Roman Marble Figure of a Youth, 1st century AD
Price Realised: $21,760

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Decorative Arts & Design, June 2024

Danish Silver ‘Pyramid’ Fish Platter with Cover, and Mazarine, #600, Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, post-1945
Price Realised: $69,500

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Fine Furniture from a Private Collection, May 2024

Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900
Price Realised: $9,225

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Decorative Arts & Design, March 2024

Wedgwood Bronzed and Gilt Victoria Ware Large Covered Urn, c.1900
Price Realised: $9,225

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Moorcroft Pottery from the Elgin Cooley Collection: Part III, December 2023

Macintyre Moorcroft Two-Handled Landscape Vase, for Townsend & Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, c.1903-04
Price Realised: $11,070

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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

Vistosi ‘Pulcino’ Murrine Glass Bird Sculpture, Alessandro Pianon, 1960s

Vistosi ‘Pulcino’ Murrine Glass Bird Sculpture, Alessandro Pianon, 1960s


June 13, 2024

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $9,375

Mark Peiser (American, b.1938)

Mark Peiser (American, b.1938)

COMPULSION, 1999


June 13, 2024

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $15,000

Zsolnay Iridescent Red and Purple Glazed Bottle Vase with Stopper, Lajos Mack, c.1900

Zsolnay Iridescent Red and Purple Glazed Bottle Vase with Stopper, Lajos Mack, c.1900


June 13, 2024

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $49,550

George II Silver Bullet Teapot, Richard Green, London, 1728

George II Silver Bullet Teapot, Richard Green, London, 1728


March 21, 2024

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,305

Moorcroft Waratah Vase, 1930s

Moorcroft Waratah Vase, 1930s


March 21, 2024

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $7,995

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Upcoming Auctions and Events

Online Auction

Decorative Arts & Design

Auction begins to close:
November 07, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

On View:
Sunday, November 03 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, November 04 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 05 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This auction highlights fine examples of 18th century Scottish and English silver from the William B.G. Humphries Collection, including the highly important George II ‘Hopetoun Monteith’ of 1727. Exceptional ceramics and glass include a decanter by Gio Ponti for Venini, works by Paulo Venini, Dino Rosin and Harvey Littleton, good collections of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, and Moorcroft pottery, and modern glass from the Janak Khendry Collection.

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Online Auction

Canadian Arts, Culture & History

Auction begins to close:
November 07, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

On View:
Sunday, November 03 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, November 04 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 05 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Our popular Canadian Arts, Culture and History Auction returns with Canadian-themed scenic pottery, including a Maple pattern ‘ugly beaver’ Staffordshire tureen, alongside a good selection of blue transferware. A large box containing eight tea caddies, presented to Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, on her departure to Canada in 1878 is featured, alongside a collection of books, prints, sculpture and more.

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Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

Auction begins to close:
November 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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Rugs & Carpets

Auction begins to close:
November 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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The Cabinet of Curiosities

Auction begins to close:
December 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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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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