Heffel Fine Art Auction House will hold its Spring Auction on May 21, 2026, featuring two sessions: Post-War & Contemporary Art and Old Master, Impressionist, & Modern Art. The sale, held in Toronto and online, includes works by Canadian masters such as Alex Colville, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Guido Molinari, and E.J. Hughes, with top estimates reaching up to $1.75 million CAD for Hughes' 'Coastal Boats Near Sidney, BC'.
This auction matters because it showcases the strength of the Canadian art market, following Heffel's previous 100 percent sold result. The sale highlights historically significant Canadian artists who have shaped both national and international art movements, from Riopelle's abstraction and the Refus Global manifesto to Molinari's geometric explorations, underscoring the growing demand for Canadian masterworks among collectors.