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.)

Select Masterworks of Canadian and International Art

Live Auction
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Globe & Mail Centre, Toronto

Discuss a Potential Consignment

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

International Prints & Multiples

Online Auction
March 11th to 25th

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In the Eye of the Beholder: Photographs from the Collection of Robert Noakes

Online Auction
March 11th to 25th

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Celebrating Women Artists

Online Auction
March 11th to 25th

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The Art of Quebec

Online Auction
March 11th to 25th

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Post-War & Contemporary Art

Online Auction
March 11th to 25th

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Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
March 11th to 25th

View Now

Past and Present: International Art from the Collection of Robert Noakes

Online Auction
April 8th to 22nd

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Select Canadian Art

Online Auction
April 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

Works on Paper & Prints

Online Auction
April 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

The Art of Atlantic Canada

Online Auction
April 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
April 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

British & Continental Pictures

Online Auction
May 6th to 13th

Discuss a Consignment

En plein air

Online Auction
May 6th to 13th

Discuss a Consignment

The Chaki Collection: A Collector’s Dialogue

Online Auction
May 6th to 13th

Discuss a Consignment

Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
May 6th to 13th

Discuss a Consignment

International Modern & Contemporary Art

Online Auction
June 10th to 24th

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The Group of Seven & Their Associates

Online Auction
June 10th to 24th

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Artwork from a Canadian Corporate Collection

Online Auction
June 10th to 24th

Discuss a Consignment

The Art Gallery of Hamilton (Fundraising Sale)

Online Auction
June 10th to 24th

Discuss a Consignment

Works from the Estate of William Ronald

Online Auction
June 10th to 24th

Discuss a Consignment

Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
June 10th to 24th

Discuss a Consignment

Post-War & Contemporary Art

Online Auction
July 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

Refocus: Important Photography from Canadian Collections

Online Auction
July 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

Works on Paper & Prints

Online Auction
July 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

The Art of Atlantic Canada

Online Auction
July 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

First Nations & Inuit Art

Online Auction
July 8th to 22nd

Discuss a Consignment

Books & Reference: From the Library of Dennis Reid

Online Auction
July 8th to 22nd

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