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Ritchies Down For the Count?
The dealers at Toronto's St. Lawrence Antiques Market were buzzing yesterday morning with the news that Ritchies Auctioneers had laid off its staff and closed its doors, likely for good. Last month Sotheby's announced it was severing ties with Ritchies over failure to pay consignors for items sold May 25 (payment was due July 8). The two houses had been partners since 2002.
Full post and comments...Auction Primer: Ritchies Discovery Sale
Friday, July 10, 2009 by Chris
There’s really no telling what you’ll find at a Discovery Sale. The furnishings tend toward the traditional but I sometimes see mid-century pieces on the floor. What is a sure thing is that bargains will be had. This is your guide for how to make the most of what is surely one of Toronto’s best value auctions.
Full post and comments...Where to find . . . Ontario Auctions
Sunday, July 5, 2009 by Susan Forint
With Canada Day landing mid-week this year, I thought I'd take advantage of the free day and do something I rarely make the time to do . . . I went to a rural antiques auction. I consulted a few of my favourite auction listings to see if any sales were being held on our nation’s birthday. Auctionsfind.com handily tabulates auctions in Southern Ontario, in a format that's easy to scan by area and shows whether the sale includes a photo preview. The Auction Advertiser features a calendar view that lets users find auctions on a particular date, and Ontario’s Auction & Antique Paper is another good source for auction listings
Full post and comments...Waddington’s Art Auction Moves Online
Monday, June 22, 2009 by Chris
Waddington’s Monthly Art Auction, one of my all-time favorite Toronto sale opportunities, has moved online and taken all the fun and much of the assurance with it. I would never buy art this way. In the past, I’ve been intrigued by an online pic only to be disappointed when I stood in front of the work at the auction preview. Digital photos and computer monitors have fluctuating and unpredictable colour values; often times a painting will turn out to be murkier or less saturated in person than it appears on screen.
Full post and comments...Auction: World Headquarters Sell-Off
Friday, June 5, 2009 by Chris
His email handle is auctioncaller so World Headquarters owner Mark Taaffe shouldn't have any trouble directing his own sale Monday evening (June 8) beginning at 6:30 pm (2885 Dundas West). Taaffe is clearing out the shop to make room for fresh stock and he won't be adding a premium to auction bids. Could be some fantastic deals in the offing.
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