Louis Riel Carte de Visite, Hall-Lowe Studio, Winnipeg, 1870, Canadian

Bill Kime

Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

William (Bill) Kime is a Senior Specialist in the Decorative Arts department at Waddington’s and is one of the company’s senior auctioneers. Educated in England, including further studies at Sotheby’s (London) and at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Bill joined Waddington’s in 1975.

With over 45 years’ experience, a wealth of accumulated knowledge in his field and veteran of three seasons on the CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Bill enjoys a respected reputation as one of North America’s foremost experts in 19th and 20th century decorative arts.

Sean Quinn

Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting

Sean Quinn is a Senior Specialist in our Decorative Arts & Design department with specific expertise in sculpture, clocks, and lighting as well as some of our most unique auctions, like the Cabinet of Curiosities. Sean has been responsible for our most memorable auctions – including Soviet Space Artifacts and Antique Scientific Instruments, and the Canada 150 Auction. Sean has also appeared on CBC’s Antiques Roadshow, where he lent his expertise to assessing a wide variety of Decorative Arts. He also has a degree in Horology and has apprenticed with a Journeyman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

Hayley Dawson

Associate Specialist (On leave until 2025)

Hayley Dawson holds a Master’s degree in Art Criticism and Curatorial Practice from OCAD University and a BAH in Art History from Queen’s University. While completing her Master’s program, she interned at auction houses in Toronto and Taipei on a travel grant, where she was drawn to the fast pace and hands-on work of the auction world. Hayley has been a member of the Waddington’s Decorative Arts & Design team since 2017. She has recently published articles in Ornamentum Magazine and is a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts.