Ronald Appleton and his late father, Harry, established Appleton Galleries, as well as Appleton Auction Galleries in the late 1960’s. Over the years, and through the introduction in Montreal to the manager of La Federation des Cooperatives, the father and son team became dedicated conveyors of First Nations and Inuit Art. Auctions were held in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Hamilton during the 1970’s and 1980’s. 

The Appleton family operated the gallery in its original location on Seymour Street for over 30 years along with a second gallery, Heritage of Inuit Art, on bustling Robson Street in the early 1970’s. In 1994 the Appletons moved to their current address at 1451 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver close to Yaletown. 

The Appletons have established themselves as specialists in original Inuit Art, providing sales and appraisals for individuals, estates, and other galleries. Carvings are obtained directly from the artists, or their agents, and from the various Inuit owned and operated cooperatives.  Their Inuit collection comprises over 4000 sculptures made of soapstone, whalebone, and ivory. The Northwest Coast collection contains mainly ceremonial masks and other traditional items crafted of red and yellow cedar. 

Appleton Galleries is open for sales, appraisals, and consultations weekday mornings 8:00 AM through 1:00 PM, or through appointment by calling us directly.