Auction & Event Schedule

Cowley Abbott hosts semi-annual Live Auctions of Important Canadian Art as well as themed online auctions of Canadian and International art, special exhibitions and collector events throughout the year.

We are currently viewing artwork for consideration in our upcoming auctions and we would be happy to speak with you to discuss a potential consignment. To engage in the confidential and complimentary valuation process, we are pleased to offer several options for your ease & convenience:

  • You can e-mail or phone us (toll-free at 1-866-931-8415) to chat with our specialists.
  • You can also complete our Valuation Submission Form if you have images and details of your artwork available for review by our team.
  • We also offer virtual consultation by video chat (Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet etc.), providing personalized service through distanced means. Contact us for more information or to make arrangements to connect.

If you wish to participate in our auctions and receive notice of our future sales and events, we invite you to Create a Collector Profile and/or Join our Online Mailing List.

(Please note that the schedule and details of our upcoming auctions and events are subject to change.)

Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian & International Art (Session 1)

Live Auction
Session 1 of the Spring Live Auction Season
Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 pm
Globe & Mail Centre, Toronto
Consignment Deadline: March 1st

Discuss a Consignment

An Important Private Collection of Canadian Art (Session 2)

Live Auction
Session 2 of the Spring Live Auction Season
Thursday, June 8th at 7:00 pm
Globe & Mail Centre, Toronto

Details Coming Soon

Buy Art Now

A selection of artwork available for immediate sale. Prices include Buyer's Premium & we can assist with shipping arrangements (if required).

View & Buy Now

Inuit & First Nations Art

Online Auction
March 7th to 21st

View Now

Peaks to Prairies: Art of Western Canada

Online Auction
March 7th to 21st

View Now

Celebrating Women Artists

Online Auction
March 7th to 21st

View Now

April Abstractions

Online Auction
April 4th to 18th
Consignment Deadline: March 17th

Discuss a Consignment

The Canadian Landscape

Online Auction
April 4th to 18th
Consignment Deadline: March 17th

Discuss a Consignment

Prints, Photography & Multiples

Online Auction
April 4th to 18th
Consignment Deadline: March 17th

Discuss a Consignment

Historical Canadian Art

Online Auction
May 16th to 30th
Consignment Deadline: April 21st

Discuss a Consignment

Post-War & Contemporary Art

Online Auction
May 16th to 30th
Consignment Deadline: April 21st

Discuss a Consignment

Spring Auction of International Art

Online Auction
June 13th to 27th
Consignment Deadline: May 19th

Discuss a Consignment

Benefits for the Collector

Purchase artwork through carefully-curated semi-annual Live Auctions of Important Canadian Art and monthly, themed Online Auctions, guided by the advice of our art specialists. 

Our firm features a highly-competitive Buyer’s Premium, as well as a combination of traditional client service and industry-leading technology to provide a collector experience that focuses upon enjoyment, ease-of-use and transparency.

Learn More About Bidding & Buying With Us.

Benefits for the Consignor

Sell artwork with the benefit of boutique, personalized service with national reach through semi-annual Live Auctions of Important Canadian Art & monthly, themed Online Auctions which target and cater to prominent and emerging collectors nationally and outside of our borders. 

Artwork featured in our auctions are subject to standard all-inclusive selling commissions without additional services fees that are usually encountered within the Canadian auction industry.

Learn More About Selling With Us