Piero Fornasetti Dog-Form Tole Umbrella Stand, Milan, mid-20th century

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.

Erin Wiley

Associate Specialist

Erin earned her BA in Art History from Queen’s University and completed a graduate certificate in Culture and Heritage Site Management from Centennial College. Her past work includes positions at the Gardiner Museum as well as previous experience in the auction industry – opportunities which have cemented her passion for ceramics, with particular interest in 18th and 19th century English and European porcelain. She currently sits on the board of directors for the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts, where she chairs the Young Professionals and Creatives committee.