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Collection of Chinese Ceramics in Early New Year Sale
A Chinese reticulated tapered square vase is one of the many interesting items in the upcoming Portcullis sale. The vase has a Six figure character mark for Kangxi and is part of a collection of Chinese and other Oriental ceramics and art in the Ludlow salerooms next auction being held this Friday 20th January at the Portcullis Saleroom, Ludlow Market.
Viewing is available on Thursday from 2.00pm – 7.00pm and Friday from 9.00am until 10.30am. The sale will commence at 10.30am Friday.
For more information contact Daniel Fielder or Kelly Wear on 01584 878822, or see our Fine Art Page for Catalogue details and forthcoming sale dates. -
Records Broken at Brecon Saleroom
History was made at Brecon Furniture Sale on Friday 12th August 2011, when a unique collection of antiques and furniture mainly from the Plas Farm in Llangorse was offered for sale.
The sale attracted international interest as it consisted of some exceptionally rare pieces of 17th and 18th Century Oak Furniture. This included an exceptionally large oak dresser, which made £10,695. The dresser was believed to date back to 1850 and was purchased by a private buyer over the phone. A very unique 2 Board Dark Refectory Table dating back to the same period caused immense interest and although the bidding started at £2,000 the table was eventually knocked down at £11,500 to another undisclosed buyer over the phone, this set a new record for the sale at Brecon.
Other items of interest included a light coloured oak table from the dairy, which was damaged and surprised everyone by making £3,375 and far exceeded the guide of £700 and a Georgia half moon sideboard which made £5,500. An 18th Century bench, which went with the table, made £787.50 while a twelve-piece Shaghae dinner service made £450.
The auctioneer Chris Jones commented
“One can never under estimate the power of the internet as pictures of all the items had been advertised on the McCartneys web site and this had attracted interest from everywhere, it has certainly put Brecon Furniture Sales on the map and radar from all the main antique dealers”
He concluded, “We have never had such a crowd and several records were broken which exceeded everyone’s expectations. We hope the saleroom has now well established itself an auction which can professionally and reliably deal with all types of house clearances.”
The next sale will be held on Friday 9th September and appointments can now be made to deliver items please ring Brecon Livestock Market on 01874 622386. -
Art Deco Suite Draws Interest at Upcoming Sale
McCartneys next sale of Antiques and Collectables will be on the 19th of August. Entries received to date include a Fine Six Piece Art Deco Bedroom Suite; a Walnut Bonheur-du-Jour; a Rare Victorian Metamorphie Reading Stand by Swann and Millican; an 18th Century Joined Oak Chimney Piece; a 42” Carved Wooden Rocking Horse on a Trestle Stand; a Victorian Tantalus; a Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy ; a Collection of Old Woodworking Tools; a Collection of 1950’s Dinky Toys (vehicles mostly boxed); a Triang Mock Tudor Dolls House with Furniture; various Triang Model Railway; a pair of Georgian Papier-mache Face Screens; Diamond set Jewellery and Silver.
There will be a special section in the sale devoted to Silver and Jewellery and entries are required to take advantage of the high prices achieved at auction. -
Big Numbers Attend Royal Welsh
This year’s Royal Welsh Show was a great success, McCartneys stand looked fantastic and we welcomed many of our clients, old and new for a chat and a cup of tea. Over 227’000 visitors came to the show over the four days despite the weatherman again threatening us with bad weather, a little wind and rain never seems to put us off so as always the McCartneys team of professionals were on hand with a little light refreshment and a smile.
This year McCartneys also sponsored the International Pavilion and our parasols on the Balcony stood out for all to see while providing much needed cover for near 700 guests from 40 different countries.
It was fantastic to speak to our clients at the show, some of which were only visiting and some who were entering into the shows many competitions. we hope you all enjoyed your time at the show as much as we did ! -
Unusual Teapoy Catches Buyers Attention
McCartneys Fine Arts team enjoyed another great sale on the 17th June at our Portcullis salesroom, the sale was well attended as always with some 500 lots of furniture, pictures, china, glass, silver and jewellery.
Notable prices in the room were as follows;
£2500.00 for a Chinese Baluster Vase, decorated with flying insects bearing a mark for Guanxu.
A Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantle Clock at £720.00
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring at £600.00
A Gold Pocket Watch and Chain at £600.00
An unusual Anglo-Indian Carved Teapoy at £390.00
A Carved Oak Bedstead at £210.00
Silver and gold continues to realise very high prices with no end in sight to the boom! Entries for McCartneys next antiques sale which is being held on the 15th July are welcome until 7th July.
Please contact Daniel Fielder or Kelly Wear on 01584 87 88 22. -
Clock Gets Bidders 'Ticking' With Excitement
McCartneys sale of Antiques at the Portcullis Saleroom on Friday 20th May was extremely well attended with some 550 lots on offer.
Highlights of the sale all came as a part of a consignment of 80 lots from a farmhouse in the Usk Valley, proving as always, that previously unseen new to market items offered without reserve will generate the most interest in the rooms.
Results from this source included;
A French Monumental Bronze and Gilt Brass Clock Garniture at £1700.00
A George IV Mantle Clock at £300.00
An early 19th Century Portrait Group at £880.00
A c.1840 Portrait of a Young Lady in a Carved Giltwood Frame at £500.00
A Welsh Primitive Comb-back Chair at £850.00
An 18th Century Cofor-bach at £1180.00
And A Joined Oak Refectory Table at £460.00.
As with previous sales this year, Silver and Gold continues to achieve extraordinary results on the back of the record prices by weight.
McCartneys next sale of Antiques will be held on Friday 17th June and entries of furniture, pictures, silver, jewellery and collectables are invited until Thursday 9th June. -
Nottingham Bear Baiting Jug found in Llandrindod Wells
Whilst on a house call near Llandrindod Wells, auctioneer Daniel Fielder discovered this unusual piece of stoneware pottery.
Despite the Eighteenth century being seen as an age of enlightenment, bear baiting was a popular pastime in Georgian England and the subject was often depicted in wares from the Potteries. These would have been highly prized by their original owners, as they are today.
The auctioneers have expectations of £3,500-£5,000 for the jug, entered into the Ludlow sale on Friday, 18th February 2011.
For more information about the jug please call Mr Daniel Fielder on 01584 878822 or to view the sale details for the 18th please click on the following link - www.mccartneys.co.uk/content/Fine_Art/Sales_Calendar/ -
Standing Out From the Crowd at the Royal Welsh Show
Despite some indifferent weather in Builth Wells, McCartneys enjoyed a hugely successful Royal Welsh Show, welcoming hundreds of clients, old and new, to the company’s stand.
It was the first outing of McCartneys’ new exhibition unit, which was well-received by everyone and stood out amongst the crowd.
Among the visitors who popped in for refreshments and a chat over the four days, was the Royal Welsh Lady Ambassador, Teleri Jenkins-Davies, whose role is to promote the importance of farming across Wales and far beyond.
Mrs Jenkins-Davies was greeted by McCartneys’ chairman, John Uffold, who spoke to her about farming issues and the up coming Welsh Winter Fair, at which McCartneys are the auctioneers. -
Strong Bids and a Real Buzz at Laura Ashley Auction
Huge interest in designer Laura Ashley’s belongings led to fierce bidding at McCartneys’ Antique and Furniture sale in Ludlow.
Bidders in the packed saleroom saw more than 200 lots from the Ashley family home in Powys come under the hammer, after the recent sale of the property.
Interest in the auction was widespread, leading to a number of commission and telephone bids.
“It was a very successful sale, and there was a real buzz in the saleroom,” commented Daniel Fielder, auctioneer and fine art expert at McCartneys. “There were some lovely pieces from the Ashley family home, with many lots exceeding expectations.”
Notable items which sold well included a 19th Century Burr walnut desk stand (pictured), which reached £1100, a set if three sepia engravings by Boydell which sold for £700 and an oak model of a ship’s canon which made £420.
All of the items came from Rhydoldog House near Rhayder, which was the Ashley family home for more than 36 years. It is set in stunning countryside which is said to have inspired the designer’s floral prints. -
New Appointments At McCartneys
McCartneys LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of three new partners and a new property chairman.
Tom Carter, Michael Thomas and Matthew Kelly have joined the partnership, while Debbie Anderson, partner at McCartneys in Ludlow, becomes Property Chairman.
27 year old Tom is a chartered surveyor who runs McCartneys’ office in Newtown, while Michael, who is 29, is an auctioneer based at Ludlow livestock market. Matthew joined McCartneys on leaving school and heads the company’s accounts department.
“We’re delighted Tom, Michael and Matthew have joined the partnership,” said McCartneys’ chairman, John Uffold. “They each bring very different knowledge and experience to the company. As we look to strengthen McCartneys for the future it’s good to have them on board.”
Meanwhile, Debbie Anderson has taken over from Wyn Jones as Property Chairman, who stepped down to concentrate on other areas of the business.
“My new role is a challenge, but one which I’m very much looking forward to,” said Debbie. “2010 looks like being another demanding year for the property sector and I want to concentrate on continuing to offer our clients the highest standard of service.”
