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Waddington’s West: First Nations and Inuit Art

March 23 - 28, 2024

Including a selection of historic First Nations carvings, beaded and woven material alongside contemporary First Nations works by Alex Janvier, Benjamin Chee Chee, Susan Point, Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, Lloyd Wadhams, Henry Speck, Walter Harris, Robert Davidson, Russell Tate, Floyd Kuptana and Judy Cranmer. Featured Inuit artists include Kenojuak Ashevak, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, Jacob Irkok and Oviloo Tunnillie.

Item(s) located in Vancouver, BC. Local pick up by appointment; shipment from Vancouver only.

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Alex Janvier (b. 1935), Dene Suline/Saulteaux
SPRING BURST, 2005
Estimate $3,000-5,000

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Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

March 23 - 28, 2024

On View:
Monday, March 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 26 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Spanning over a century of painting, drawing and sculpture by important Canadian and International artists, this auction features works by Montague Dawson, Auguste Rodin, Randolf Hewton and René Marcil, with choice works on paper by William Kurelek, William Perehudoff, Jean Paul Riopelle and Jean McEwen. We are pleased to present a curated selection of exciting contemporary Canadian art from an important corporate collection including works by Robert Fones, Will Gorlitz and Monica Tap.

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Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), French
ÉTUDE DE MAIN GAUCHE, HAND NO. 38, CONCEIVED CA. 1885-1900; THIS BRONZE VERSION CAST BETWEEN CA. 1970-1980
Estimate $10,000-15,000

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Asian Art

April 06 - 11, 2024

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Sunday, April 07 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 08 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 09 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Our first Asian art auction of the year is anchored by a rare and important 18th century yellow jade bowl, along with estate collections of huanghuali and zitan scholar objects, a Qianlong mark and period stem bowl, a 19th century gold thread embroidered dragon robe, early Chinese ceramics, porcelains, jade carvings, and bronzes. Other highlights include selections of early Japanese surimono woodblock prints and Indian miniature paintings.

沃丁顿年初首场亚洲艺术拍卖为您欣然呈现,由清十八世纪黄玉碗所领衔的藏家及遗产精品收藏共计四百多组拍品。其中以明/清代黄花梨与紫檀文房为首的一批清玩珍品更是在本地市场罕有所见。其他类别含清乾隆年制青花高足杯,清十九世纪紫地盘金绣龙袍,汉砖、瓦,中国高古瓷器,玉器,铜器等。东南亚艺术部分包含日本浮世绘版画、根付、瓷器,印度细密画等

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A Rare Yellow Jade Bowl, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
清 十八世纪 黄玉光素盌
Estimate $20,000-30,000

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Inuit Art: Mighty / Miniature

April 13 - 18, 2024

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Sunday, April 14 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Bringing together the very large and the very small, the artworks in this auction are united by their outsized impacts. Artists featured include Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok, Sheokjuk Oqutaq, Barnabus Arnasungaaq, Tuna Iquliq, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Bill Nasogaluak, Andy Miki, Elizabeth Nutaraluk, Abraham Apakark Anghik, Latcholassie Akesuk, Mark Tungilik and others.

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Discovery Art

April 13 - 18, 2024

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Monday, April 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Although focused on the landscape both Canadian and International, the April installment of our Discovery Art auction also features still life, sculpture and abstraction. Notable names include Don Besco, Mary E. Wrinch, Thomas Garside, Manly Macdonald, Roy Thomas, Hilton Hassell, William Winter, Armand Tatossian, Serge Brunoni, Jack Reppen, Douglas Edwards, Arto Yuzbasiyan, Thomas Mower Martin, Hagop Khoubesserian, Lawrence Nickle, Albert Franck, Alexander Colville, Carl Beam, Andris Leimanis, and Willard M. Mitchell.

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Kenojuak Ashevak

April 13 - 18, 2024

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Sunday, April 14 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

One of Canada’s most celebrated artists, the featured graphics and sculpture by Kenojuak Ashevak encompass over 50 years of artmaking. This auction presents a glimpse into the artist’s diverse talents through 17 select artworks in a range of media.

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Kenojuak Ashevak ᑭᓄᐊᔪᐊ ᐊᓯᕙ, CC, RCA (1927-2013), Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
OBSERVANT OWL, 2009
Estimate $2,000-3,000

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Grapes for Humanity Canada Fine Wine Auction 2024

April 12 - 22, 2024

Waddington’s is pleased to present the 2024 Grapes for Humanity Fine Wine Auction in partnership with Grapes for Humanity Canada and Dymon Wine Cellars.

The auction’s purpose is to raise funds for Tree Canada, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Halo Trust, in support of climate action and aiding communities worldwide in need.

Since launching the inaugural Fine Wine Auction in 2020, together, we have raised over $1.4 million.

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Editions

April 20 - 25, 2024

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Monday, April 22 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

We’re excited about our Spring Editions auction which will feature works by International artists David Hockney, Keith Haring, Helen Frankenthaler, Christopher Wool, Friedel Dzubas, Roy Lichtenstein, Kiki Smith, Sonia Delaunay, Bridget Riley, Sol Lewitt, Terry Frost, Yoshimoto Nara, Brice Marden, Francisco de Goya, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Canadian artists including Alex Colville, Jack Bush, Jean Paul Riopelle, Alfred Pellan, Michael Snow, Christopher Pratt, Rita Letendre and more.

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Keith Haring (1958-1990), American
PLATE 4, FROM POP SHOP I, 1987
Estimate $20,000-30,000

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Wrist & Pocket Watches

April 20 - 25, 2024

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Sunday, April 21 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 22 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Waddington’s West: Swarovski Crystal

April 20 - 25, 2024

Carefully assembled by a single owner, this collection of 50 Swarovski figurines includes limited edition and Swarovski Collector’s Society pieces. Subjects include brightly coloured birds, dancers and acrobats, safari, farm and domestic animals, insects, flora, aquatic life, luxury and race cars, vases and lamps.

Item(s) located in Vancouver, BC. Please contact us to book a preview appointment. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

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Photographs in Partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival

May 11 - 16, 2024

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Monday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Waddington’s is proud to offer this auction in partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival.

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Peter Beard (1938-2020), American
A BEND IN THE RIVER AFTER THE DIE-OFF, 1976
Estimate: $25,000-35,000

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Fine Rugs & Carpets

May 11 - 16, 2024

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Monday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Inuit & First Nations Art

May 24 - 29, 2024

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Friday, May 24 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

An important auction of exceptional works by Inuit and First Nations artists.

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Jessie Oonark ᔪᓯ ᐃᓇ, OC, RCA (1906-1985), Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake)
UNTITLED (WOMEN IN AMAUTI), 1972-75
Estimate: $30,000-40,000

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Canadian & International Fine Art

May 24 - 29, 2024

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Friday, May 24 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, May 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This important auction features exceptional works by leading Canadian and International artists.

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Jules Olitski (1922-2017), American
PRESSURE COMPACT, 1987
Estimate: $45,000-65,000

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Fine Spirits

May 27 - June 04, 2024

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Fine Wine

May 27 - June 04, 2024

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Decorative Arts & Design

June 08 - 13, 2024

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Sunday, June 09 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Zsolnay Iridescent Red and Purple Glazed Bottle Vase with Stopper, Lajos Mack, c.1900
Estimate $5,000-7,000

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Old Masters

June 08 - 13, 2024

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Sunday, June 09 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Thomas Doughty (1793-1856), American
BEN LOMOND, 1829-30
Estimate $20,000-30,000

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Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

June 22 - 27, 2024

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Monday, June 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Ludwig Blum (1891-1974), Israeli
GRANADA,1922 (detail)
Estimate $6,000-8,000

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