Alan Klinkhoff Gallery is less a gallery than a legacy. With roots tracing back to 1949, it stands as one of Canada’s most enduring authorities on classic Canadian art. Now in its third generation, the gallery—led by Alan, Jonathan, and Craig Klinkhoff—specializes in high-calibre works from the 19th century through to the postwar period. Think Krieghoff to Kurelek, Gagnon to Gagnon. With locations in Montreal and Toronto, the gallery offers museum-quality pieces vetted through decades of expertise and a commitment to scholarship, provenance, and connoisseurship.
The Klinkhoff name carries weight in the art world not only for its historic sales—like the record-breaking $35 million Lawren Harris consignment—but for its quiet role in shaping major private and institutional collections. Their exhibitions often double as retrospectives, adding depth and context to the market. More than brokers, the Klinkhoffs operate as stewards of Canadian art history, providing guidance on acquisition, estate planning, appraisal, and legacy.
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