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Auctions and Events

October 10, 2024

Fall 2024 Live Auction Brochure

Post-War & Contemporary Art, Lot 1 - 43
Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art, Lot 101 - 147
Legendary: The Collection of Torben V. Kristiansen, Lot 201 - 222

Heffel in the News

October 04, 2024

This Day in History, 1912-2024: How an Emily Carr painting turned up at an estate sale on Long Island for $50

Everybody who’s ever attended a garage or estate sale has hoped to find something rare and expensive. But Allen Trebitz never could have dreamed of finding a 1912 Emily Carr painting of a memorial pole in Haida Gwaii in a barn in East Hampton, New York. In fact, the Long Island art dealer had never even heard of Carr when he spotted a small painting at the top of the barn wall last spring.

Heffel in the News

October 03, 2024

Emily Carr painting bought for $50 at barn sale could bring $148,000 at auction

The Canadian auction house Heffel was recently presented with a seemingly forgotten painting by Emily Carr (1871-1945) that was discovered at a barn sale in the Hamptons several months ago by a New York-based dealer who thought it might be special. The price was right, too.

Heffel in the News

October 02, 2024

$50 Emily Carr painting could now fetch $200,000 at auction

Collecting dust in an old barn in New York state, a 1912 painting of a bear on top of a memorial pole by Canadian icon Emily Carr was snapped up for $50. It’s soon going to auction at an estimated value of between $100,000 and $200,000. It will first be displayed in four cities across the country, starting in Calgary, before the auction in Toronto on Nov. 20.

Heffel in the News

October 02, 2024

Emily Carr painting bought for $50 could fetch $200K at auction

When art dealer Allen Treibitz went to a barn sale in New York's Hamptons a few months ago, a painting hanging in the old structure immediately caught his eye. The artwork depicting a carved grizzly bear atop a memorial totem pole bore the signature of renowned British Columbian painter Emily Carr, but Treibitz was unfamiliar with her work and legacy.

Newsletter

July 15, 2024

Spring & Summer 2024 in Review

On the heels of an incredibly rewarding spring auction season, we are thrilled to share with you the latest updates from Heffel. From realizing record-breaking sales to launching category expansions to championing incredible exhibitions, it has been an exciting time for our team and for Canada’s art market, and we couldn’t have reached these heights without your unwavering support.

Heffel in the News

May 24, 2024

‘Electric’ mood at Heffel’s spring sales in Toronto leads to new auction records for Mary Pratt and Takao Tanabe.

Works by Jean Paul Riopelle, Emily Carr, Tom Thomson and other titans of Canadian art history contributed to the evening’s total take of C$22.6m

Auctions and Events

May 23, 2024

Global bidding frenzy shatters records at Heffel auction

Today in Toronto, Heffel Fine Art Auction House hosted its highly-anticipated spring auction, showcasing more than 90 outstanding works of art to a packed sale room, buzzing with excitement. The auction was nothing short of spectacular, leading the market with three sessions of record-breaking sales of artworks that helped shape Canadian art history.

Heffel in the News

May 18, 2024

Auction house sells historic collection of Canadian fighter pilot turned art dealer

When Vancouver art dealer Torben Kristiansen died at the age of 92 last July, he left behind a trove of Canadian paintings. Squirrelled away in the gallery he established in the 1960s, Kristiansen had kept two important abstractions by Lawren Harris, several landscapes by Emily Carr and an early Jean-Paul Riopelle estimated to be worth $2.5-million to $3.5-million.

Heffel in the News

May 18, 2024

Heffel on BNN Bloomberg (May 2024)

Robert Heffel was on BNN Bloomberg's The Open with Jon Erlichman, to discuss art as a long-term investment and Heffel's spring 2024 live auction.

Auctions and Events

May 16, 2024

Legendary: The Collection of Torben V. Kristiansen (Video)

Auctions and Events

May 16, 2024

Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art (Video)

Auctions and Events

May 16, 2024

Post-War & Contemporary Art (Video)

Auctions and Events

May 10, 2024

Legendary Private Collection and Iconic Masterworks lead Landmark Heffel Auction

Highlighting the pinnacle of artistic excellence, Heffel Fine Art Auction House proudly presents its marquee live auction, featuring a highly anticipated three-part sale. This special event represents a pivotal moment in Canadian art, offering arguably the finest selection of artworks to come to market...

Announcement

May 08, 2024

Studio Sixty Six Contemporary partners with Heffel to present the art exhibition, (Re)mix, featuring award-winning artist Barry Ace

Ottawa’s premier commercial art gallery, Studio Sixty Six Contemporary, is thrilled to partner with Heffel, Canada’s leading fine art auction house and gallery, to present a curated selection of artwork by Barry Ace, one of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous contemporary artists living today.

Auctions and Events

April 05, 2024

Spring 2024 Live Auction Brochure

Post-War & Contemporary Art, Lot 1 - 37
Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art, Lot 101 - 124
Legendary: The Collection of Torben V. Kristiansen, Lot 201 - 230

Announcement

March 21, 2024

Legendary: The Collection of Torben V. Kristiansen comes to market at Heffel

Heffel Fine Art Auction House is honoured to present Legendary: The Collection of Torben V. Kristiansen, one of the most remarkable single-consignor collections ever to grace Canada’s art market.

Announcement

February 27, 2024

Shorelines: Works by Doris McCarthy & Wendy Wacko

Heffel is honoured to present Shorelines: Works by Doris McCarthy & Wendy Wacko. This exciting two-artist exhibition features a curated offering of works by Doris McCarthy, shown alongside selected and new works by McCarthy’s friend and painting companion Wendy Wacko.

Newsletter

January 30, 2024

Fall 2023 and the Year in Review

Happy New Year from the Heffel team! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season and enjoyed quality time with family and friends. On the heels of a very exciting 2023, filled with exceptional art, global collector enthusiasm and a thriving auction market, it is our pleasure to share some of the many highlights and dive into our plans for the new year.

Announcement

January 18, 2024

Ross Penhall | New Works

Heffel has known West Vancouver artist Ross Penhall since the 1970’s, both personally and professionally. Throughout this extended time Heffel has championed Ross’s growth and development towards his achievement as a major West Coast painter.