Duncan McLean

President

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.

Rochelle Konn

Associate Specialist

Rochelle Konn is an Associate Specialist in the Inuit Art Department at Waddington’s. Educated at Concordia University in Montreal, she has experience working and volunteering in numerous arts and heritage institutions across Montreal and Ontario. Rochelle has a passion for Canadian art and started working in our Canadian Art Department in 2016. After spending time assisting in the Inuit Art Department, Rochelle chose to concentrate on Inuit art.

Nicole Schembre

Consignment Coordinator

Nicole Schembre has over a decade of experience in various corners of the art world. She graduated with an Honours degree in Art History from Queen’s University, where she completed an internship at the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre, and studied art in Venice, Italy. She went on to work at one of Canada’s leading commercial art galleries, which included representing the gallery at various international art fairs. Nicole has taught courses in Art History and the History of Furniture at Conestoga College. Delving into another aspect of the art industry, Nicole worked for the museum industry’s leading collections management software company.

Nicole is currently the Consignment Coordinator for the Canadian Fine Art and Inuit Art departments, working with consignors and buyers to guide them through the auction process. She is deeply involved in organizing the Canadian Fine Art auctions, and revels in the artworks that come through Waddington’s.

In addition to being active in the arts community, she serves on the Art Gala Selection Committee for Swim Drink Fish.