AUCTION

Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
January 29 at 2 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.

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Edouard Cortès (1882-1969), French
PARIS; BOULEVARD DE LA MADELEINE (REFLECTED LIGHTS)
Estimate: $14,000—18,000

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Old Masters & 19th Century Art, December 2025

James Fairman
JERUSALEM
Price Realised $67,850

 

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Major Fall Auction: Canadian & International Fine Art, November 2025

Alberto Pasini
BEFORE THE MOSQUE
Price Realised: $183,750

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Major Fall Auction: Canadian & International Fine Art, November 2025

Alexander Calder (1898-1976), American
RED SERPENT, 1965
Price Realised: $147,150

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Editions, October 2025

Lee Bontecou (1931-2022), American
FOURTH STONE, 1963
Price Realised: $61,750

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Major Spring Auction: Canadian & International Fine Art, May 2025

Lawrence Poons
WITH STEVENS, 88C-9, 1988
Price Realised: $61,750

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Editions, June 2023

Andy Warhol (1928-1987), American
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (JAMES DEAN), FROM “ADS,” 1985
Price Realised: $168,750

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Editions, November 2023

Pablo Picasso, (1881-1973), Spanish
JACQUELINE AU CHAPEAU NOIR, 1962,
Price Realised: $109,950

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One of the defining artists of the 20th century, Andy Warhol’s work continues to resonate with collectors around the world.

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987), American
NORTHWEST COAST MASK, FROM COWBOYS AND INDIANS, 1986 [F&S. II.380]
Price Realised: $47,110

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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.

Notable Sales

Jules Olitski

Jules Olitski

NIGHT LIGHT, 1988


May 29, 2025

Estimate $40,000-$50,000

Realised: $59,310

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

LOS DESASTRES DE LA GUERRA, 1810-1815


May 01, 2025

Estimate $80,000-$120,000

Realised: $97,250

Joan Mitchell

Joan Mitchell

BEDFORD I, 1981 [T. 363]


May 01, 2025

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $34,910

Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

IN THE FINK OUTFIT, 1969


January 30, 2025

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $6,875

Attributed to Antonietta Brandeis

Attributed to Antonietta Brandeis

A VENETIAN CANAL


January 30, 2025

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $8,125

Man Ray

Man Ray

GRAMOPHONE ET MAIN EN BOIS, CA. 1930


January 30, 2025

Estimate $12,000-$18,000

Realised: $13,750

Francisco Zúñiga

Francisco Zúñiga

VIRGINIA SENTADA CON ROPAJE, 1978


May 29, 2025

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $44,670

Lawrence (Larry) Poons

Lawrence (Larry) Poons

WITH STEVENS, 88C-9, 1988


May 29, 2025

Estimate $40,000-$50,000

Realised: $61,750

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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.

Please contact us for more information.

Edouard Cortès (1882-1969), French
PARIS; BOULEVARD DE LA MADELEINE (REFLECTED LIGHTS)
Estimate: $14,000—18,000

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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

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Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

Auction begins to close:
March 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA (1882-1974), Canadian
SWAMP LAKE, GO HOME BAY, 1954
Price Realised: $17,500

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Editions

Auction begins to close:
April 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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Lee Bontecou (1931-2022), American
FOURTH STONE, 1963
Price Realised: $61,750

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Major Spring Auction: Canadian & International Fine Art

Auction begins to close:
May 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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David Brown Milne (1882-1953), Canadian
HEAVY FORMS, 1913
Estimate: $80,000—120,000

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Old Masters & 19th Century Art

Auction begins to close:
June 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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Venetian School (16th century)
CHRIST DRIVING THE TRADERS FROM THE TEMPLE
Price Realised: $7,680

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Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

Auction begins to close:
June 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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Frank Stick (1884-1966), American
BUSTIN’ UP THE PARTY, 1922
Price Realised: $18,750

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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
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