These 27 paintings from Hudson’s Bay’s collection were sold in an auction Wednesday for a total of $5.9 million, when buyer’s premiums are factored in.
As expected, a painting by former British prime minister Winston Churchill fetched the highest price, at $1.3 million, before added fees.
The below figures are hammer prices, which are the top bids received for an item. Successful bidders must also cover a buyer’s premium and sales tax.
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“Tracking on the Athabasca,” Walter Joseph Phillips, 1934 (estimate: $15,000 to $25,000)
Sold for: $37,500
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“Hudson’s Bay Company York Boats at Norway House,” Walter Joseph Phillips, 1928 (estimate: $15,000 to $25,000)
Sold for: $130,000
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“Chief Trader Archibald McDonald Descending the Fraser, 1828,” Adam Sherriff Scott, circa 1942 (estimate: $7,000 to $9,000)
Sold for: $300,000
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“Governor Douglas Leaving Fort Langley,” George Franklin Arbuckle, 1957 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $27,500
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“McLoughlin Welcomes the Americans, Fort Vancouver, 1834,” Charles Fraser Comfort, 1935 (estimate: $10,000 to $15,000)
Sold for: $27,500
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“Governor George Simpson Welcomed by James Douglas, Fort St. James, B.C., 17th September 1828,” Adam Sherriff Scott, circa 1931 (estimate: $4,000 to $6,000)
Sold for: $35,000
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“Hearne Builds Cumberland House, 1774-1775,” George Franklin Arbuckle, 1951 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $50,000
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“Last Dog Train Leaving Lower Fort Garry, 1909,” Charles Fraser Comfort, 1927 (estimate: $10,000 to $15,000)
Sold for: $100,000
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“Ambassadress of Peace,” George Franklin Arbuckle, circa 1952 (estimate: $8,000 to $12,000)
Sold for: $85,000
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“Red River Carts Leaving Fort Garry, 1863,” Adam Sherriff Scott, 1927 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000) Sold for: $70,000
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“Troops at Upper Fort Garry, 1846-48,” Adam Sherriff Scott, circa 1945 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $60,000
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“Discovery of the Coppermine River by Samuel Hearne,” Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, circa 1922 (estimate: $10,000 to $15,000)
Sold for: $70,000
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“Trading Ceremony at York Factory, 1780s,” Adam Sherriff Scott, circa 1954 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $80,000
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“The Spring Fur Brigade Leaves Lachine,” George Franklin Arbuckle, circa 1946 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $80,000
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“Radisson and des Groseilliers Trading with Indians at Rupert House, 1671,” Lorne Holland Bouchard, 1968 (estimate: $4,000 to $6,000)
Sold for: $42,500
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“Barnston and Ballantyne at Tadoussac, 1846,” Charles Fraser Comfort, 1941 (estimate: $10,000 to $15,000)
Sold for: $475,000
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“The Council of the Northern Department of Rupert’s Land, Meeting at Norway House, June 21, 1836,” Charles Fraser Comfort, circa 1934 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $40,000
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“Trading with a Hudson’s Bay Company Ship, 17th Century,” George Franklin Arbuckle, 1955 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $180,000
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“Dr. John Rae Meets with Eskimos (Franklin Expedition),” Charles Fraser Comfort, 1949 (estimate: $10,000 to $15,000)
Sold for: $140,000
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“Samuel Black at Finlay River,” John I. Innes, 1929 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $50,000
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“Lights of a City Street,” Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, 1894, (estimate: $100,000 to $150,000)
Sold for: $575,000
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“Rear Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson,” William von Moll Berczy, 1807-1808 (estimate: $70,000 to $90,000)
Sold for: $100,000
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“Battle of Trafalgar,” William von Moll Berczy, 1807-1808 (estimate: $70,000 to $90,000)
Sold for: $110,000
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“Marrakech,” Sir Winston Churchill, circa 1935 (estimate: $400,000 to 600,000)
Sold for: $1.3 million
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“Three Hudson’s Bay Company Ships in the Thames (King George, Prince Rupert, Sea Horse),” Francis Holman, 1771 (estimate: $6,000 to $8,000)
Sold for: $375,000
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“Christmas at Morgan’s” Adrien Hébert, circa 1936 to 1937 (estimate: $40,000 to $60,000)
Sold for: $210,000
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“Bay Watch,” Charles Pachter, 2011 (estimate: $15,000 to $25,000)
Sold for: $150,000
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 19, 2025.
