ONLINE AUCTION
Model Totem Poles: Tradition & Transformation
AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 1
Featuring an expansive collection of model totem poles from 19th and 20th century Northwest Coast artists, sculptures included in the auction touch down 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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ONLINE AUCTION
Inuit Art
AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 1
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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ONLINE AUCTION
Inuit & First Nations Drawings
OCTOBER 1 - 6
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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ONLINE AUCTION
Waddington's West
SEPTEMBER 24 - 29
All lots are located in Vancouver, BC. Local pick up by appointment; shipment from Vancouver only.
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ONLINE AUCTION
The Canada Auction
JUNE 4-9, 2022
JESSIE OONARK ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ
UNTITLED (FIGURE WITH FACES)
Price Realised: $85,200
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Katilvik
Indigenous Art Resource
A virtual resource 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.
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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.
Notable Sales
GROWLING BEAR
December 09, 2021
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Realised: $16,980
MOTHER AND CHILD
December 09, 2021
Estimate $4,000-$5,000
Realised: $12,240
MANY FACES
December 09, 2021
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Realised: $9,000
FROM PEOPLE TO ANIMALS, ORIGINAL STONEBLOCK AND ACCOMPANYING PRINT
December 09, 2021
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
Realised: $6,000
THE ENCHANTED OWL
September 16, 2020
Estimate $100,000-$120,000
Realised: $204,000
FAMILY OF OWLS
December 09, 2021
Estimate $4,000-$6,000
Realised: $14,640
SHAMAN MUSK OX TRANSFORMATION
December 09, 2021
Estimate $20,000-$30,000
Realised: $50,400
BUKWUS MASK
November 25, 2021
Estimate $6,000-$8,000
Realised: $36,000
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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.
Please contact us for more information.
Auction Details
Inuit 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.
Please contact us for more information.
Auction Details
Inuit & 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.
Please contact us for more information.
Auction Details
Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts
October 22 - 27, 2022
Consignment Deadline: September 30, 2022
Auction Details
Inuit 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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