One of the most reputable auction house in Canada is Heffel Fine Art Auction House. The company holds bi-annual live auctions in Toronto with an international focus. In addition, they host monthly online auctions with a focus on Canadian Post-War and Contemporary Art. They have also curated and sold a number of significant private and corporate collections.

Heffel’s inaugural live auction in 1995 achieved record-breaking results for a Canadian auction and launched Heffel into the limelight. Over the years, Heffel has continued to build upon this momentum, establishing itself as the leading auction house in Canada and attracting global buyers and sellers.

How to Choose a Reputable Auction House in Canada

In 2015, Heffel launched Heffel Online 2, a platform that facilitates high volume sales for art collections and in particular, corporations. The inaugural auction showcased works from the collection of Imperial Oil Limited and achieved a white glove result as 100% of the artworks were sold. Since its inception, HO2 has facilitated the sale of numerous collections for companies including BP Canada Limited, DuPont Canada Limited and Xerox Canada Limited.

Another reputable auction house in Canada is Poly International, which offers fine Asian art, antiques, calligraphies, and decorative arts. In addition to their esteemed art collection, they also sell rare books and clocks, wines, and unique collectibles. One of their strengths is flexibility; their auctions can be joined in real time or via proxy, making them accessible to anyone regardless of location. They also offer financing options for customers with tight budgets.