Auction House Toronto
When Canada was just 17 years away from confederation, Charles Henderson originally of Paisley, Scotland opened the first auction rooms in Toronto. Elegantly silk-hatted, spattered and cravatted, Henderson was one of the city’s great Victorians keeping company with such local luminaries as Ned Hanlan, Canada’s first international sports hero and world-class rowing champion, and Goldwin Smith, author, historian and curator.
The firm expanded and in 1960, British auctioneer Ron McLean joined the team. He brought his own unique style to the podium and was known for sharing amusing anecdotes from his experiences in both Canada and the U.K. By 1998, continued growth required another move to 111 Bathurst Street in an exciting neighbourhood developing a strong arts and design identity.
What to Expect from a Top Auction House in Toronto
With a history that dates back to 1850, Waddington’s is one of the oldest auction houses in Toronto. Their expertise spans a broad range of categories, from fine art and wine to antique furniture and unique collectibles. The Waddington’s website is user-friendly, and if you can’t make it to an auction in person, they offer online bidding as well.
This auction house Toronto specializes in fine art, decorative and Asian art. Their auctions feature a diverse collection of both modern and contemporary works. They also have a dedicated section for the collectors of Canadian art, which showcases some of Canada’s finest private collections. One of their highlights from 2023 was a Macintyre Moorcroft two-handled Landscape vase c.1903-04. The item was sold for $11,070.
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