Vancouver fine art auction house is home to a world-renowned fine art auction house that connects passionate collectors worldwide with outstanding works of art. Heffel offers live and online auctions, private sales and estate management, as well as a full range of international shipping services.

Heffel began in 1978 when industrialist Kenneth G. Heffel established the gallery in a heritage building on Vancouver’s South Granville Gallery Row. His sons David and Robert continue to run the company today which has shifted into a fully integrated auction house offering both live and online auctions.

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In 2016, Heffel held the highest grossing art auction in Canadian history selling 200 artworks, grossing over $42 million. Heffel is regularly ranked among the top 10 auction houses in the world by the prestigious art publication Art + Auction.

The Heffel team of professionals is expert in all aspects of auction operations and specializes in connecting collectors with exceptional works of art. Their auctions are renowned for achieving record prices for both historical and contemporary works of art. Heffel is also a leader in estate sales and has been the trusted partner of many families and companies to navigate their art collections through successful sales.

Heffel is a leading dealer in important Canadian art, including the Group of Seven, Alex Colville and Emily Carr and has extensive expertise in post-war and contemporary art from Asia. In addition, the firm offers private sales and provides art valuations for insurance purposes.