International Art
Waddington’s International Art Department presents a rich diversity of artworks ranging from modern abstract paintings and prints to traditional portraiture from around the world. We are the leading Canadian auction house showcasing international art from collections in Canada and an ever-increasing number of works of art from collections worldwide. The combination of our expertise and our global network ensures the highest standards of authentication and research. Our specialists, well-versed in a variety of media including rare and important paintings, drawings, sculptures, fine prints, and photographs offer themed auctions such as Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary, Editions, and Old Masters and 19th Century to cater to a variety of genres and tastes.
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Upcoming Auctions and Events
Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auction begins to close:
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
Canadian highlights in this auction include works by Franz Johnston, Arthur Lismer, A.J. Casson, P.C. Sheppard, Frederick Arthur Verner, and Gerald Ferguson. Other standouts include Post-War and Contemporary works by John Little, Louis de Niverville, Doris McCarthy, John Kasyn, Kazuo Nakamura, Francisco da Silva, Dietz Edzard, Yehouda Chaki. Rounding out the auction is an enticing Parisian scene by Edouard Cortès and an excellent watercolour by David Jones. We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Edouard Cortès (1882-1969), French
PARIS; BOULEVARD DE LA MADELEINE (REFLECTED LIGHTS)
Estimate: $14,000—18,000
Photographs
Auction begins to close:
March 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Chris Levine (b. 1960), British
LIGHTNESS OF BEING, 2010
Estimate: $8,000—10,000
Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auction begins to close:
March 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA (1882-1974), Canadian
SWAMP LAKE, GO HOME BAY, 1954
Price Realised: $17,500
Editions
Auction begins to close:
April 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Lee Bontecou (1931-2022), American
FOURTH STONE, 1963
Price Realised: $61,750
Major Spring Auction: Canadian & International Fine Art
Auction begins to close:
May 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
We are accepting consignments for this auction.
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David Brown Milne (1882-1953), Canadian
HEAVY FORMS, 1913
Estimate: $80,000—120,000
Old Masters & 19th Century Art
Auction begins to close:
June 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignment for this auction.
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Venetian School (16th century)
CHRIST DRIVING THE TRADERS FROM THE TEMPLE
Price Realised: $7,680
Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auction begins to close:
June 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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Frank Stick (1884-1966), American
BUSTIN’ UP THE PARTY, 1922
Price Realised: $18,750
Seeking Consignments
In addition to our success selling a broad range of international art across all mediums, we welcome consignments of works by the following artists:
- Alex Katz
- Andy Warhol
- David Hockney
- Edward Seago
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Henri Matisse
- Joan Miró
- Lynn Chadwick
- Marc Chagall
- Pablo Picasso
- Roy Lichtenstein
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Goulven Le Morvan
Director, Fine Art
Alicia Bojkov
Associate Specialist, International Art
Holly Yake
Fine Art Administrator

