AUCTION
Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art
NOVEMBER 5 - 19
Consignment deadline: Friday, October 2
Featured are Inuit masterworks from an important two-generation private collection, alongside selections from a significant Massachusetts estate. Highlights include major works by Abraham Etungat, Osuitok Ipeelee, Henry Evaluardjuk, Pudlo Pudlat, Tudlik, Niviaxie, Kenojuak Ashevak, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, Lukta Qiatsuk, Ningiukulu Teevee, Pitaloosie Saila, Kananginak Pootoogook, and John Kavik. Also included is a small collection of ancient Arctic ivories.
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Osuitok Ipeelee ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, RCA (1923-2005)
REARING CARIBOU, CA. 1996
Osuitok Ipeelee ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, RCA (1923-2005)
RESTING CARIBOU, CA. 1986
AUCTION
Major Fall Auction: First Nations Art
NOVEMBER 5 - 19
Consignment deadline: Friday, October 2
Highlighted by a monumental 1991 Norval Morrisseau canvas depicting an Ojibwa family and tree of knowledge, this auction also includes notable works by artists Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, Alex Janvier, Daphne Odjig, Allen Sapp, Arthur Shilling, Benjamin Chee Chee, Chief Henry Speck Sr., Tim Paul, John Cross, and Ellen Neel.
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Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
UNTITLED (FAMILY WITH TREE OF KNOWLEDGE), 1991
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Price Realised
Inuit Art: Featuring Part II of the Dr. Norman Epstein Collection, September 2026
Pauta Saila
DANCING BEAR, 1970s
Price Realised: $30,000
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Model Totem Poles: Tradition & Transformation, September 2026
Mark Spence (Kwin Kwoyah)
MODEL TOTEM POLE
Price Realised: $16,250
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Price Realised
Historical First Nations & Inuit Art, September 2026
Unidentified Artist, possibly James Peachey (d. 1779)
PORTRAIT OF KANYEN’KEHÀ:KA (MOHAWK) LEADER JOSEPH BRANT (THAYENDANEGEA), 1786
Price Realised: $67,850
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First Nations Art, September 2026
Norval Morrisseau
UNTITLED (SACRED BEAR)
Price Realised: $22,500
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Price Realised
Major Spring Auction: First Nations Art, May 2026
Norval Morrisseau
YOUNG SHAMAN WITH POWERS, 1978
Price Realised: $159,350
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Price Realised
Major Spring Auction: Inuit Art, May 2026
Karoo Ashevak ᑲᔪ ᐊᓴᕙ
DRUM DANCER, CA. 1973
Price Realised: $104,450
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Price Realised
Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art, November 2025
Davie Atchealak ᑎᕕ ᐊᓯᐊᓪ
DRUM DANCE, 1989
Price Realised: $73,950
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Price Realised
Major Fall Auction: First Nations Art, November 2025
Alex Janvier
WILLOW POINT, 1991
Price Realised: $54,430
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Price Realised
Historic First Nations Art, September 2025
Unidentified Haida or Tshimshian Artist
SEAL FORM GREASE BOWL, 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Price Realised: $67,850
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Price Realised
Major Spring Auction: Inuit Art, May 2025
Karoo Ashevak ᑲᔪ ᐊᓯᕙ (1940-1974), Taloyoak (Spence Bay)
SPIRIT, CA. 1973
Price Realised: $92,250
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Katilvik
Indigenous Art Resource
A virtual place to discover, learn and research unique works of art and the artists who create them.
Waddington’s created Katilvik in 2006 for those passionate about Inuit art. In 2020 we launched an enhanced Katilvik, encompassing all Canadian Indigenous Art.
We’ll continue to make this website as dynamic as the art forms it encompasses. Content updates and new contributions will ensure you find something new and informative every time you visit.
visit Katilvik and exploreInuit, First Nations & Métis Art
Waddington’s is internationally recognized as one of the leading authorities in the sale of Inuit and First Nations art. No other auction house has been as intrinsically linked to the development of the market for art by Canada's Indigenous people. From our first landmark auction in 1978 of the William Eccles Collection to our development of the free online resource Katilvik in 2006, Waddington’s has offered thousands of works, set record prices, and helped to build a robust international market.
Notable Sales
YOUNG SHAMAN WITH POWERS, 1978
May 28, 2026
Estimate $100,000-$150,000
Realised: $159,350
DRUM DANCER, CA. 1973
May 28, 2026
Estimate $50,000-$70,000
Realised: $104,450
PENDANT, 2004
May 28, 2026
Estimate $7,000-$9,000
Realised: $8,125
ATLIKUM (WINTER CEREMONIAL) MASK, CA. 1990s
May 28, 2026
Estimate $8,000-$10,000
Realised: $12,500
YOUNG WOMAN WITH LABRET MASK, 1973
May 28, 2026
Estimate $10,000-$15,000
Realised: $13,750
WHO WILL LISTEN, 1980
May 28, 2026
Estimate $8,000-$12,000
Realised: $15,000
May 28, 2026
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Realised: $10,000
LEGENDS, CA. 2000
May 28, 2026
Estimate $4,000-$6,000
Realised: $15,260
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Upcoming Auctions and Events
Major Fall Auction: First Nations Art
November 05 - 19, 2026
Consignment deadline: Friday, October 2
Highlighted by a monumental 1991 Norval Morrisseau canvas depicting an Ojibwa family and tree of knowledge, this auction also includes notable works by artists Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, Alex Janvier, Daphne Odjig, Allen Sapp, Arthur Shilling, Benjamin Chee Chee, Chief Henry Speck Sr., Tim Paul, John Cross, and Ellen Neel.
Please contact us for more information.
Norval Morrisseau, CM, RCA (1932-2007), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
UNTITLED (FAMILY WITH TREE OF KNOWLEDGE), 1991
Major Fall Auction: Inuit Art
November 05 - 19, 2026
Consignment deadline: Friday, October 2
Featured are Inuit masterworks from an important two-generation private collection, alongside selections from a significant Massachusetts estate. Highlights include major works by Abraham Etungat, Osuitok Ipeelee, Henry Evaluardjuk, Pudlo Pudlat, Tudlik, Niviaxie, Kenojuak Ashevak, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, Lukta Qiatsuk, Ningiukulu Teevee, Pitaloosie Saila, Kananginak Pootoogook, and John Kavik. Also included is a small collection of ancient Arctic ivories.
Please contact us for more information.
Osuitok Ipeelee ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, RCA (1923-2005)
REARING CARIBOU, CA. 1996
Osuitok Ipeelee ᐅᓱᐃᑐ ᐃᐱᓕ, RCA (1923-2005)
RESTING CARIBOU, CA. 1986
Seeking Consignments
Waddington’s always welcomes consignment inquiries for our upcoming auctions.
We are currently specifically interested in the following Inuit Artists:
- Annie Pootoogook
- Elizabeth Nutaraluk Aulatjut
- George Tataniq
- Henry Evaluardjuk
- Isa Smiler
- Jessie Oonark
- Joe Talirunili
- John Kavik
- Judas Ullulaq
- Karoo Ashevak
- Kenojuak Ashevak
- Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok
- Lukta Qiatsuk
- Manasie Akpaliapik
- Marion Tuu’luq
- Michael Massie
- Osuitok Ipeelie
- Oviloo Tunnillie
- Parr
- Pauta Saila
- Tiktak
- Unidentified Masterworks
We are interested in works by the following First Nations Artists:
- Alex Janvier
- Allen Sapp
- Arthur Shilling
- Beau Dick
- Benjamin Chee Chee
- Carl Beam
- Charles Edenshaw
- Charlie James
- Christian White
- Daphne Odjig
- Dempsey Bob
- Freda Diesing
- Fritz Scholder
- Isabel Rodrick
- Jackson Beardy
- James Hart
- Kent Monkman
- Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun
- Mungo Martin
- Norval Morrisseau
- Preston Singletary
- Robert Davidson
- Robert Ridley
- Willie Seaweed
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