Waddington’s Canadian Auctions – Dual Spring Auctions
Waddington’s Canadian auctions is staging dual spring auctions featuring Inuit and Canadian and International Fine Art. Reflecting meticulous vetting and selections from important private collections and estates, the sales are live for bidding through May 29, 2024. Highlights include Manno?s iconic 1964 sculpture Bear on Ice and notable sculpture and graphics by Pauta Saila, Kenojuak Ashevak, Jessie Oonark, Joe Talirunili and more. The auctions also feature a set of seven “Experience Lots” including a vibrant painting by Gershon Iskowitz donated by the artist?s Estate and proceeds of which will benefit Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium.
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A Lake Superior canvas by Lawren Harris heads up the major Inuit Art sale alongside a captivating composition by Yves Gaucher, Bonne fete, and Raga, a striking work that demonstrates the graphic skill of this pioneering hard-edge painter. Inspired by music, he mastered the optical potential of juxtaposed colours and ambient lighting in his compositions, which are often imbued with a sense of movement.
While many people like to whine about Waddington s being a laundering front and whatnot, there are undeniably gems and bargains to be found here… IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. For example, a few months ago, I was able to scoop up an incredibly rare Macallan ’56 in the auction for the charity Grapes for Humanity for just $3,500. Not a bad deal considering I have seen them sell for upwards of $10,000 at other auction houses.
Waddington’s Canadian auctions is staging dual spring auctions featuring Inuit and Canadian and International Fine Art. Reflecting meticulous vetting and selections from important private collections and estates, the sales are live for bidding through May 29, 2024. Highlights include Manno?s iconic 1964 sculpture Bear on Ice and notable sculpture and graphics by Pauta Saila, Kenojuak…