Consignor regularly receives contact from clients, looking to receive guidance regarding the possible valuation of their artwork. It is our pleasure to be of service in providing preliminary “verbal” auction estimates at no charge, based on the auction market for comparable works of art. If you are interested in speaking with our specialists and… Read more »
Immediately following the close of an auction, bidders, buyers and consignors typically wonder “What’s next?” We believe that transparency helps everyone navigate the sometimes confusing denouement of an auction. Below, we’ve answered some of the frequently asked post-auction questions. How can I tell if I am the successful bidder? To place a bid on an… Read more »
As with most industry websites, the Consignor site includes a section which features our professional biographies, however we feel they can often miss some of the funny and interesting facts that really help you get to know someone. We asked Lydia Abbott to complete the questionnaire below in order to provide some insight into her everyday life.
Our premier auction of Canadian Art came to a close with furious biding on consignor.ca this past Wednesday, September 25th. Our site traffic spiked in the home stretch, and with only one hour left in bidding, the gallery filled with an eager group of clients who were keen to ensure that they were the high… Read more »
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I remember speaking with a prominent Canadian dealer who told me about about a client of his who had missed out on their dream Lawren Harris painting, some years earlier. The client now wanted to get their hands on a Tom Thomson they had been eyeing for a long time. The Thomson was spotted in… Read more »
Today marks the first auction for Consignor Canadian Fine Art. With almost 70 works of art by Canadian artists including Joe Fafard, Maud Lewis, John Fox, Bruno Coté, and Doris McCarthy to name a few, this sale is a great opportunity for emerging and experienced collectors alike to add to their collection. Before you can… Read more »
As with most industry websites, the Consignor site includes a section which features our professional biographies, however we feel they can often miss some of the funny and interesting facts that really help you get to know someone. We asked Ryan Mayberry to complete the questionnaire below in order to provide some insight into his… Read more »
Last evening we held our grand opening in Toronto. As it was a very busy night in Toronto, including AGO First Thursdays and the opening night of TIFF, we were not sure what to expect. You know how they say two is company and three is a crowd? Well… 150 is party worth blogging about.
