The Vendu–Sold benefit auction raises funds to support Les éditions Esse in its dissemination of contemporary art. The event offers collectors the opportunity to acquire works by well-known Canadian artists, while contributing to the vitality of Esse magazine. Part of the proceeds also go to the participating artists.
Now known as an essential event on the contemporary-art calendar, Vendu–Sold has provided an opportunity for many art lovers to explore a new passion for collecting, and for others to enhance their collections. Through their acquisitions they have reconfirmed their invaluable commitment to supporting artists and enabling Esse to continue its efforts to promote contemporary art.
The 17th edition of Vendu–Sold will take place from September 8 to 20, 2026, on the website of BYDealers Auction House. An exhibition bringing together the 44 artworks on auction will be presented simultaneously at the Guido Molinari Foundation:
3290 St. Catherine Street East, Montréal
Free admission Wednesday to Friday: 10 am–6 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am–5 pm
By appointment: encan [at] esse [dot] ca (encan[at]esse[dot]ca)
Or visit our online ticket office
To attend Vendu–Sold Backstage
on September 8 at 5 pm
To attend the VIP opening
on September 8 at 6:30 pm
To attend our brunch
on September 19 at 11 am
Discover here the words of our honorary president, Nicolas Patard of the National Bank of Canada, the members of the selection committee, our hostess, Marie-Eve Beaupré of the Guido Molinari Foundation, the Chair of the Board of Directors, Annie Gérin, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, and the Director of Les éditions Esse, Sylvette Babin. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all upcoming announcements!
Les éditions Esse extends its warmest thanks to its loyal partners, the artists, and gallery owners for their generous collaboration, and each person who participates in the Vendu–Sold benefit auction.