Inuit, First Nations & Métis Art
Waddington’s is internationally recognized as one of the leading authorities in marketing Inuit Art. No other auction house has been as intrinsically linked to the development of a market for this art form. From our first landmark auction in 1978 of the William Eccles Collection, Waddington’s has offered thousands of works, set record prices, and expanded the market well beyond Canada’s borders. Our legacy of successful Inuit Art auctions, our ability to achieve continually increasing values and our creation of an international market have been key factors in validating Inuit art as a whole and establishing it as an integral part of the Canadian Art scene.
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Upcoming Auctions and Events
Model Totem Poles: Tradition and Transformation
August 27 - September 01, 2022
Featuring an expansive collection of model totem poles from 19th and 20th century Northwest Coast artists, sculptures included in the auction touch on notable artistic visions associated with the subject over the past 100 years. Works by foundational Kwakwakaʼwakw sculptors Arthur Shaughnessy (Hemasilakw), and Charlie James (Yakuglas), as well as the first professional female carver of model totem poles, Ellen Neel, are included, as are works by makers Eli Tate, Paul Jones, Don Yeomans, August Cicero, Henry Robertson (Ga’ba’baawk), and the Williams family.
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Auction DetailsInuit Art
August 27 - September 01, 2022
Featuring early and modern sculpture and graphics spanning a range of price points, artists in this auction include Luke Anguhadluq, Lukta Qiatsuk, Kaka Ashoona, Bill Nasogaluak, David Ruben Piqtoukun, and Manasie Akpaliapik among others, with graphic works by artists Joe Talirunili, Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitseolak Ashoona, Lucy Qinnuayuak, Sheojuk Etidlooie, Parr, and Kananginak Pootoogook.
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Auction DetailsInuit & First Nations Drawings
October 01 - 06, 2022
Emphasizing the intimacy and spontaneity of the medium, and spotlighting a wealth of original graphic artwork in coloured pencil, graphite, pen and ink, and felt tip. Artists featured include Norval Morrisseau, Jessie Oonark, John Kavik, Pudlo Pudlat, Luke Anguhadluq, Lucy Qinnuayuak, and Napatchie Pootoogook.
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Auction DetailsEthnographic Arts & Artifacts
October 22 - 27, 2022
Consignment Deadline: September 30, 2022
Auction DetailsInuit Art Select
November 26 - December 01, 2022
Consignment Deadline: September 16, 2022
Accompanying important Inuit and First Nations offerings in The Canada Auction, the Inuit Art Select auction features notable contemporary and 20th century sculpture and graphics. Highlights include works by artists Mathew Aqigaaq, Latcholassie Akesuk, Lucy Tasseor Tusweetok, Parr, Luke Anowtalik, Josiah Nuilaalik, Manasie Akpaliapik, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Abraham Apakark Anghik, Kenojuak Ashevak, Kananginak Pootoogook, and Roy Henry.
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Auction DetailsSeeking Consignments
Waddington’s always welcomes consignment inquiries for our upcoming auctions.
We are currently specifically interested in the following:
- Classic sculpture and graphics from the 1950s & 1960s.
- Wall hangings, prints and drawings by Jessie Oonark.
- Sculpture by top artists from Cape Dorset, Baker Lake, Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Spence Bay, Gjoa Haven, Inukjuak.
- Works by Joe Talirunili, Ennutsiak, Osuitok Ipeelie, Pauta Saila, Karoo Ashevak, George Tataniq, Judas Ullulaq, Elizabeth Nutaraluk.
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Palmer Jarvis
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Duncan McLean
President
Inuit, First Nations & Métis Art, Management

Elizabeth Gagnon
Consignment Coordinator