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Alicia Bojkov

Specialist, Fine Art

Alicia holds an MA and BAH in Art History from the University of Toronto where her scholarship focused on Modernism and early 20th century photography and collage. With experience in the museum and gallery aspects of the industry, Alicia has held positions at the Gardiner Museum, Aga Khan Museum and as the Associate Director of Corkin Gallery. Also an arts writer, Alicia has contributed to publications such as Inuit Art Quarterly.

Amelia Zhu

Senior Specialist / Business Development

Amelia Zhu has worked at Waddington’s for over a decade focusing on Chinese works of art. With a background in archaeology, her expertise spans archaic through Ming and Qing dynasty jades, as well as porcelain, paintings, fine furniture, bronzes, snuff bottles, cloisonné enamels, and textiles.

As an internationally credentialed appraiser, Amelia has worked with significant collections for prominent museums and major private estates, advising clients on the valuation, consignment, and acquisition of Asian art. She also brings extensive experience in international client relations, cultivating trusted relationships with a diverse global network.

Active in both the scholarly and collecting communities, Amelia served on the planning committee for the 57th Annual Convention of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society (Toronto, 2025). She also contributes to academic and market publications, including the ICSBS Journal.

Amelia holds both a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Toronto, with minors in East Asian Studies and Book & Media Studies. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Andrew Brandt

Specialist, Rugs & Carpets, Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

With over two decades of experience at Waddington’s, Andrew Brandt has learned the auction business from the ground up. Beginning with a role as general estate auction floor worker, Andrew soon began to assist with cataloguing, staging, photography and client coordination. Always committed to increasing his knowledge, Andrew began assisting as a general appraiser on housecalls. He currently oversees the sale of rugs and carpets as well as African and Ethnographic art and artifacts at Waddington’s.

Austin Yuen

Specialist

Austin Yuen has worked at Waddington’s for over fifteen years and has served as specialist in the Asian Art Department since 2017. He has handled important works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, and the Islamic world, and specializes in Chinese porcelain, scholar’s objects and furniture, Japanese woodblock prints and netsuke, and Himalayan and South Asian sculpture.

Raised in a family deeply involved in collecting, he developed an early and sustained engagement with collectors, dealers, and artists, shaping a broad familiarity with the Asian art market.

He serves on the executive committee of a Canadian chapter of an international appraisal organization and has completed advanced studies in core appraisal disciplines, including antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.

He holds a Master’s degree in Art History from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science from McMaster University. He is fluent in English and Cantonese, and conversational in Mandarin.

Bill Kime

Senior Specialist, Ceramics, Glass and Silver

William (Bill) Kime is a Senior Specialist in the Decorative Arts department at Waddington’s and is one of the company’s senior auctioneers. Educated in England, including further studies at Sotheby’s (London) and at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Bill joined Waddington’s in 1975.

With over 45 years’ experience, a wealth of accumulated knowledge in his field and veteran of three seasons on the CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Bill enjoys a respected reputation as one of North America’s foremost experts in 19th and 20th century decorative arts.

Cassandra Cadogan

Corporate Receptionist

Claire Laycock

Associate Specialist, Fine Art

Claire Laycock is an Associate Specialist of Fine Art at Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers. Previously, she served as Appraisal and Consignment Specialist, conducting appraisals and leading auction advisory for significant collections and estates. With over a decade of experience in the fine art sector, she has worked across art advisory, museums and galleries, and an online art marketplace. Throughout her career, she has guided clients in the acquisition, valuation, sale, and stewardship of their art collections. Claire holds an MBA in Art Collecting Management from L’Institut d’études supérieures des arts in Paris and a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Art History and French from McMaster University.

Dara Vandor

Manager, Creative & Content; Charity Auctioneer

Devin Hatfield

Specialist

Devin Hatfield is a Specialist in our Fine Wine and Spirits Department. His attention to detail, coupled with his excellent customer service and love of all things imbibed has helped produce some of the most successful fine wine and spirits auctions in Canada.
Devin has graduated with honours from WSET2, as well as earning two diplomas from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy (SQA), one in Single Malt Whisky and the other in The Art of Tasting Whisky.

Donald McLean

Senior Specialist

Donald McLean is the Senior Specialist in the Fine Jewellery and Watch Department. His 40+ years of experience gives him an in-depth knowledge of both domestic and international markets for a wide range of jewellery and horological material. Donald received a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Geology from Carleton University, and earned his F.G.A. with distinction from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. He is a member of several horological and mineralogical associations, and has appeared as a jewellery and watch specialist on the Canadian Antiques Roadshow.

Doug Payne

Senior Specialist

Doug Payne learned his craft the old fashioned way – on the auction floor. With over 25 years of managing Waddington’s “Off The Wall” auctions – now known as “Discovery Art” – thousands of art works of all types and values have passed through his hands. Working closely with all Waddington’s art departments, Doug has developed a very diverse and respected knowledge of art and an extensive network of clients. Doug’s Discovery Art auctions are always an eclectic selection of affordable works – a great place to start collecting and build your collection.

Duane Smith

General Manager

Duncan McLean

President, Senior Specialist

Duncan McLean is a recognized leader and innovator in the Canadian auction industry. His forty+ years of experience includes specialized knowledge in Canadian art, with a focus on Inuit art, and exceptional knowledge across all of Waddington’s specialty areas. Duncan’s expertise as an auctioneer is highly regarded. His commitment to community support and initiatives drives Waddington’s philanthropic strategy.

Elizabeth Gagnon

Consignment Specialist

Elizabeth Gagnon started as a specialist in Inuit, First Nations, and Métis Art with Waddington’s in 2021. In her time with the company she has assisted in the evaluation, research and cataloging of thousands of works of Inuit & First Nations art, spanning over 60 auctions.

A confident sight reader of Inuit syllabics signatures, Elizabeth is the main point of contact for Katilvik, Waddington’s free online resource for information on Inuit & First Nations art and artists.

Elizabeth comes from an arts background, with a previous career as a professional ballet dancer. She studied at the Professional Ballet Program at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto, and subsequently completed the graduate program at the English National Ballet School in London, England.

Eve Bradley

Appraisals & Consignments Coordinator

Goulven Le Morvan

Director, Fine Art

Goulven Le Morvan is Waddington’s Director of Fine Art. Based in Montreal, Goulven comes to Canada by way of France. After earning his master’s degree in French Law, Goulven earned his master’s degree in Art History from La Sorbonne. He entered the world of auctions, working in various fields including Asian Art, Silverware, Folk art, Jewellery and Design. Goulven is a particular specialist in the realm of editions, prints and multiples, having run the Limited Edition department at Piasa Auction House before joining Waddington’s.

Hayley Dawson

Associate Specialist

Hayley Dawson holds a Master’s degree in Art Criticism and Curatorial Practice from OCAD University and a BAH in Art History from Queen’s University. While completing her Master’s program, she interned at auction houses in Toronto and Taipei on a travel grant, where she was drawn to the fast pace and hands-on work of the auction world. Hayley has been a member of the Waddington’s Decorative Arts & Design team since 2017. She has recently published articles in Ornamentum Magazine and is a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts.

Holly Yake

Fine Art Administrator

Jackie Rocha

Online Auctions Support & Client Support

Jacqui de Leeuw

Director

Based in Vancouver, Jacqui de Leeuw leads our Western Canadian division of Waddington’s. Jacqui provides a full suite of services including providing appraisal advice and consignment guidance to meet the needs of our clients.

Jacqui possesses over 25 years’ experience in business development, sales and customer service across a wide range of industries including travel, recruitment and fine art. She has held senior leadership roles and been successful in building profitable sales and operational teams with business both in Australia and in Canada.

Jacqui is passionate about providing exceptional customer service to our clients. She works closely with the team of specialists in Toronto to provide our Western clientele with an enhanced customer service experience which includes Waddington’s expertise at auction and appraisal.

Joann Maplesden

Senior Specialist

Joann Maplesden is the Senior Specialist in Waddington’s Fine Wine and Spirits department, bringing her extensive experience from the wine world along with invaluable knowledge, insight, and mentorship to the role.

With a natural talent for hospitality, Joann helped launch the pioneering Nekah, alongside renowned chef Michael Stadtländer, introducing tasting menus with wine pairings and an on-site sommelier to the Toronto culinary scene. Her career includes some of the city’s most respected establishments from the Royal York Hotel’s Library Bar to managing Le Select Bistro, Orso and Scaramouche. Joann has also held key roles with leading wine agencies including Rogers and Company, Vinifera and The Vine. She has collaborated with some of the best wine producers in the world including the wines of Christian Moueix, Chave, Vietti, Caymus, Philip Togni and Shafer.

Since 2016, Joann has played an instrumental role in bringing expertly cellared wines and fine spirits to auction at Waddington’s with over ten successful white glove sales.

Karen Sander

Accounts Payable

Katie Mergelas

Appraisals and Consignments Specialist

Katie Mergelas is a Specialist in Waddington’s Appraisals and Consignments department. Katie earned her master’s degree in Art History from Queen’s University where she focused on the depiction of Canadian identity in funerary monuments after the First World War and developed an affinity for early twentieth century Canadian art. She comes to Waddington’s after working with a Toronto-based conservation studio, where she assisted with a number of high-profile projects including the restoration of Michael Snow’s iconic Flight Stop, prominently displayed in the Eaton Centre.

Kendra Popelas

Associate Specialist - on leave until 2027

Kendra has worked with public institutions, private galleries, and organizations including Art Toronto and the Canadian Museum Association in her role as Manager of Appraisal Services for the Art Dealers Association of Canada. Kendra has an MA, Art Business, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London, UK, and a BFA, Criticism and Curatorial Practice, Ontario College of Art & Design University, Toronto.

Livia Miliotis

Associate Specialist

Livia Miliotis joined the Fine Jewellery department at Waddington’s in July 2019 with nearly a decade of previous experience in the auction industry. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art History from York University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction) in Arts Management from the University of Toronto. She has further supplemented her learning with jewellery and gemmology courses at the ROM and the Canadian Gemmological Association. Livia is particularly interested in the movements that developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries surrounding jewellery production and design. While jewellery is her primary focus, she also enjoys learning about art and antiques in other disciplines as well as the unique stories behind clients’ collections. Over the years, she has volunteered for a number of local arts and cultural organizations, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the creative sectors closely associated with the auction world.

Palmer Jarvis

Senior Specialist

Palmer Jarvis is a Senior Specialist in Inuit, First Nations, and Métis Art at Waddington’s. He has been a consulting specialist in the field of historical First Nations art since 2013. Over his career he has evaluated, researched and cataloged thousands of works of Inuit & First Nations art spanning historical and contemporary genres, and has overseen over sixty successful auctions at Waddington’s.

As a member of associations including the Authentic Tribal Art Dealers Association, and the Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d’Art, Palmer has been active in the dialogue regarding the patrimony of culturally sensitive objects, and has advised clients regarding the appropriate handling and dispersal of such items.

His writing on the subject of Indigenous arts has appeared in numerous speciality publications including Native American Art Magazine, and Sotheby’s & Schweizer Premodern’s Sculpture from the Collection of George Terasaki.

Sean Quinn

Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting

Sean Quinn is a Senior Specialist in our Decorative Arts & Design department with specific expertise in sculpture, clocks, and lighting as well as some of our most unique auctions, like the Cabinet of Curiosities. Sean has been responsible for our most memorable auctions – including Soviet Space Artifacts and Antique Scientific Instruments, and the Canada 150 Auction. Sean has also appeared on CBC’s Antiques Roadshow, where he lent his expertise to assessing a wide variety of Decorative Arts. He also has a degree in Horology and has apprenticed with a Journeyman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

Tess McLean

Director

Valerie Brown

Client Services

Valerie Brown has extensive experience in the international art and auction market. Joining Waddington’s in 1974, she was integral to the early success of the company. Based in Collingwood, Ontario, Valerie advises the company on international art and assists collectors in establishing and building their collections. She provides expert appraisal advice for estate, insurance, family division or sale and facilitates the shipping of items to our head office in Toronto for sale to the international art market.