Canadian Fine Art
Waddington’s has been a major force in the Canadian art market for over five decades, beginning with our first auction of Canadian Fine Art held at the Queen Elizabeth Building at the CNE in 1967. Since then we have offered countless important and major Canadian works of art, set record prices and are regarded as the source for buying and selling exceptional Canadian Art.
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Upcoming Auctions and Events
The Wild & Wonderful World of Richard LaPrairie
May 01 - 06, 2021
Waddington’s is pleased to present the last installment of items from the Estate of Richard LaPrairie. This small group of highlights includes sculptural works by Patrick Amiot and David Gilhooly, paintings by Cesar Santander and Lindee Climo and beautifully carved pieces by John E. Livingston and Mi’kmaq artist Mark Dorey. The auction is designed to represent the eclectic collecting style of Mr. LaPrairie. The Estate has committed to donating the proceeds from the auction to Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium to benefit children living with cancer.
Auction DetailsMother & Child
May 01 - 06, 2021
The theme of mother and child has long been interpreted with great sensitivity and care by artists working in diverse styles and genres. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Waddington’s is pleased to present a cross-departmental auction featuring art from our Inuit, Canadian, International, and Decorative Arts departments. Please contact us for auction details, additional photographs, condition reports, or virtual consultations.
Auction DetailsCanadian Fine Art
May 29 - June 03, 2021
Waddington’s presents an exciting global approach to our major spring auction of Canadian Fine Art.
We invite new and established collectors worldwide to discover works of art by sought-after artists such as Jack Hamilton Bush and his Painters Eleven counterparts, Clarence Alphonse Gagnon, Paul Peel, Peter Clapham Sheppard, members of the Group of Seven, and many other important works from significant private collections from across the globe.
For consignment information please contact us at canadianart@waddingtons.ca.
Auction DetailsSeeking Consignments
Waddington’s is always interested in discussing consignment opportunities for our upcoming auctions.
In addition to our interest in the Group of Seven, Emily Carr and their contemporaries, we welcome consignments of works by the following artists:
- Paul Emile Borduas
- Fritz Brandtner
- Jack Bush
- Alex Colville
- Graham Coughtry
- Jean Philippe Dallaire
- Sorel Etrog
- Paterson Ewen
- Joe Fafard
- Clarence Gagnon
- Prudence Heward
- William Kurelek
- Jean Paul Lemieux
- John Lyman
- Helen McNicoll
- James Wilson Morrice
- Christopher Pratt
- Jean Paul Riopelle
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Yvonne Monestier
Director, Fine Arts Division
Canadian Fine Art, International Art, Contemporary Art, Discovery Art, Inuit Art

Ellie Muir
Manager

Kristin Vance
Associate Specialist

Nicole Schembre
Consignment Coordinator