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.)

Live Auction of Important Canadian & International Art

Important Canadian & International Art
Live Auction
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Globe & Mail Centre, Toronto

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Fall Auction Previews - Winnipeg

Mayberry Fine Art
212 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg
Thursday, October 17th to Saturday, October 19th

Fall Auction Previews - Calgary

Norberg Hall
333b 36 Ave SE, Calgary
Thursday, November 7th to Saturday, November 9th

Selling Exhibition: Betty Goodwin

Selling Exhibition
October 21st to November 12th

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Buy Art Now

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

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The Art of Atlantic Canada

Online Auction
November 5th to 19th

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Canadian Abstraction

Online Auction
November 5th to 19th

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Works on Paper & Prints

Online Auction
November 5th to 19th

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British & Continental Pictures

Online Auction
November 5th to 19th

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First Nations & Inuit Art

Online Auction
November 5th to 19th

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Art Gallery of Hamilton (Auction of Donated Works for Fundraising)

Online Auction
November 5th to 19th

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Photography from the Collection of Salah Bachir

Online Auction
December 3rd to 10th

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Select Canadian Prints

Online Auction
December 3rd to 10th

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Holiday Sale

Online Auction
December 3rd to 10th

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Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
December 3rd to 10th

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Post-War & Contemporary Art

Online Auction
January 14th to 28th

Discuss a Consignment

Works on Paper & Prints

Online Auction
January 14th to 28th

Discuss a Consignment

The Artwork of Sir Frederick Banting

Online Auction
January 14th to 28th

Discuss a Consignment

The Academy

Online Auction
January 14th to 28th

Discuss a Consignment

Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
January 14th to 28th

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.

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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.

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