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Heffel's autumn sales, including auction of art from collection of Canada's oldest company, tally $22.1m

In all 16 artists' secondary market records were broken over the four-session sale, which began mid-afternoon and went until the late evening. Heffel vice-president Robert Heffel, who shared auctioneering duties with his brother and the auction house's president David Heffel, allowed himself mere minutes between the latter sessions. It was time well spent, with Heffel taking in over C$31m ($22.1m).

Arts

fromwww.cbc.ca

1 week ago

Auction underway for some of Hudson's Bay's most valuable artworks | CBC

Heffel is auctioning 27 Hudson's Bay Company paintings, led by a Winston Churchill oil estimated at $400,000–$600,000, with several works selling for six figures.

Canada news

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

4 months ago

As North America's oldest company faces bankruptcy, the sale of its collection raises fears among Indigenous communities

The sale of HBC's art and artifacts is contested by Indigenous communities and academics seeking federal intervention.

fromMail Online

5 months ago

Mysterious carving with biblical message found in North America

The discovery of 255 ancient characters, which spell out the Lord's Prayer in Swedish, is a significant finding that highlights a connection between early Scandinavian workers and Canada.

Canada news

fromThe Walrus

6 months ago

A 355-Year-Old Document That Helped Create Canada May Be Sold Off in Bankruptcy | The Walrus

The Royal Charter of the Hudson's Bay Company is a critical document for Canada's history and should be preserved rather than auctioned off.