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
Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art
October 14 - 19, 2023
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MIYUKI TANOBE (1937), CANADIAN
LA FÊTE DE LA JOIE, À OUTREMONT, QUÉBEC, 1986
Estimate: $10,000—15,000
Inuit Art: Sculpture & Graphics
October 21 - 26, 2023
On View:
Sunday, October 22 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, October 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsWaddington’s West: Indigenous Art
October 28 - November 02, 2023
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
To arrange an appointment for a complimentary auction appraisal, please contact us or fill out our Consignment Form.
Auction DetailsInuit Art
November 25 - 30, 2023
Consignment Deadline: September 15, 2023
Our major fall auction featuring exceptional Inuit Art. We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
Contact us for a complimentary auction estimate or fill out our Consignment Form.
Auction DetailsHistoric First Nations Art from the Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz
December 02 - 07, 2023
Assembled over 30 years, this collection is a celebration of historic handicraft, quill and beadwork, bark decoration, tufted moose hair, and other craft traditions, primarily from Canada’s Eastern Woodlands and Great Lakes. The collection includes both humble and remarkable objects made for commerce and for everyday use.
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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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