'Crown jewel': HBC's charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off

Hudson’s Bay plans to sell ‘most historically significant’ art and artifacts in high-end auction

Items up for bids will include the 355-year-old Royal Charter granted by King Charles II in 1670.

HBC wants to hold an auction for its art and artifacts, including its royal charter

Collection traces path Hudson's Bay took as it transformed from 17th century fur trading powerhouse to one of Canada's most iconic retailers

A cross-country look at where some of Hudson's Bay artifacts are held

Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest company, is seeking court permission to auction off its artifacts, art and even the royal charter that gave the business the power to dominate the 17th century fur trade. However, thousands of items imbued with Bay history have already wound up in the hands of archival institutions. Here’s a look at […]

‘Crown jewel’: HBC’s charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off

Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of artifacts.

HBC Wants to Hold Ab Auction for Its Art and Artifacts, Including Its Royal Charter

Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts. The collapsing department store chain known as Canada’s oldest company said it’s applying to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to sell the items, which would ensure some of its most valuable and historical assets get the “care, consideration and expertise required” …

The Hudson's Bay Company wishes to hold an auction of its most historically important works of art and artifacts, including its Royal Charter, as part of its court-protected restructuring.