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
Historic First Nations Art
Auction begins to close:
September 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
Featuring historic objects made both for sale, and for everyday use, the sculpture, basketry, quill and beadwork in this auction spotlight continuities and innovations in diverse First Nations traditions. Highlights include an important collection of over 35 objects of Mi’kmaq quillwork, assembled over 30 years of dedicated collecting, as well as selections from the collection of author and amateur Plains scholar C. Frank Turner.
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Auction DetailsMajor Fall Auction: Inuit Art
Auction begins to close:
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm ET
We are currently accepting consignments for this auction.
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JUDAS ULLULAQ (1937-1999), Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)
SHAMAN MUSK OX TRANSFORMATION
Estimate $20,000-$30,000
Price Realised: $50,400
Major Fall Auction: First Nations Art
Auction begins to close:
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm ET
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Norval Morrisseau, RCA (1931-2007), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
NATURE’S BALANCE, 1975
Estimate: $20,000-30,000
Price Realised: $183,750
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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