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
Where the River Widens: Art From Qamani’tuaq
February 25 - March 02, 2023
On View:
Sunday, February 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, February 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Drawing from multiple generations of artistic vision in Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake) this auction brings together over 150 works of sculpture and graphics from collections of Qamani’tuaq art, including from the collection of longtime resident and active member of the Qamani’tuaq community Fred Ford. Artists spotlighted are Luke Anguhadluq, Miriam Marealik Qiyuk, Irene Avaalaaqiaq, Elizabeth Angrnagangrniq, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, Tuna Iquliq, Josiah Nuilaalik, Thomas and Peter Sevoga, Basil Aptanik, and Simon Tookoome.
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Auction DetailsInuit Art Library
February 25 - March 02, 2023
On View:
Sunday, February 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, February 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
An opportunity for both established and novice collectors to add essential and uncommon reading material to their libraries. Encompassing Inuit, First Nations art, Arctic reference books, catalogues and ephemera including consignments from the personal libraries of Fred Ford and Images Gallery.
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Auction DetailsInuit Art, Sculptures & Graphics
March 18 - 23, 2023
On View:
Sunday, March 19 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, March 20 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 21 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsVisions of Transformation
March 18 - 23, 2023
On View:
Sunday, March 19 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, March 20 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 21 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsWaddington’s West
April 01 - 06, 2023
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Auction DetailsNivingajuliat
April 22 - 27, 2023
On View:
Sunday, April 23 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsSmall Wonders of Inuit Art
April 22 - 27, 2023
On View:
Sunday, April 23 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Auction DetailsThe Canada Auction Series: First Nations Art
May 27 - June 01, 2023
Consignment deadline: Friday, March 31
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DAPHNE ODJIG (1919-2016), Nishnaabe-Neshnabe (Odawa-Potawatomi)
THEY TELL US MANY THINGS, 1977
Price Realised: $28,800
The Canada Auction Series: Inuit Art
May 27 - June 01, 2023
Consignment deadline: Friday, March 31
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NIVIAXIE ᓂᕕᐊᓯ (1909-1959), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
MAN HUNTING AT SEAL HOLE IN THE ICE, 1959
Price Realised: $78,000
Seeking 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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Elizabeth Gagnon
Consignment Coordinator