The Book Sale is now fully catalogued, with the catalogue at the printers. The text for the catalogue is now online. Including a vast library of books from Scotland (Newton Hall), the sale has a large number of interesting lots. We will be putting images online in the next 10 days. If however you would like a colour catalogue, please telephone the office and speak to Dawn to order one – £5.00
Chiswick Auctions is looking forward to an unusually good 'Fine' sale on 23rd March. We have 18pc of very fine enamelled 'Faberge' marked silver and gold. Whilst not by the master himself, this is very good quality Russian work, set with diamonds and other precious stones. The sale has a huge silver section of other good British items, including a large silver gilt punch bowl, a George IV silver gilt toast rack (the ultimate in bling!) and … read on »
2010 News The Sale on 5th January, which is traditionally one of our largest sales of the year - had no shortage of surprises. The highlight of the sale was the Worcester (Flight Barr and Barr) dish, photographed below from a service ordered by George III. Her Majesty the Queen has a large service, but very few examples are known in private hands. This is a very rare survivor in exceptional mint condition. From a house … read on »
Dear All, A very Happy New Year to all our subscribers from Chiswick Auctions. Our first sale of the year Tue 5th January is now (partially at least) online. There are some very good lots, many of which are illustrated on the gallery page. Fabulous furniture, clocks, pictures, works of art of all sorts. [caption id="attachment_1109" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Part of a collection of Martinware"][/caption]
Collecting lots for our November specialist book sale is gathering pace, with the deadline fast approaching. One of the many lots already in the sale includes a copy of a rare volume by Oscar Wilde, including a dedication inside from Wilde. Wilde, Oscar. The Sphinx... with decorations by Charles Ricketts, London: Elkin Matthews, 1894. 4to. Original vellum gilt designed by Ricketts. One of under 200 copies. Provenance: E.F. Benson (bookplate, and with his special annotations) Important presentation copy, … read on »
Chiswick Auctions 8th September selected and fine art antique sale broke all records for the saleroom. A collection of items from a former convent took a total of just over £40,000 - including £19,000 for a large ivory crucifix (photo below) Other highlights included a Faberge enamelled brush £2,400, an original Russell Flint watercolour at £2,100 and £3,100 for a Chiparus bronze. Overall we were very happy indeed with the sale. Next fine sale now likely to … read on »
The catalogue for 1st September sale is now available on the website for download. We have aslo uploaded a large selection of the photos for the 'fine' sale the following week. Have a browse! This catalogue will be fully online immediately after the sale on 1st (this tuesday) . The sale is also available for LIVE BIDDING via the antiques trade gazette website. Listen to the sale live and bid in real time from the comfort of … read on »
A very fine pair of pictures by the well known artist Noel Bouvard are the highlight of the 'fine' sale on 8th September. Estimate £15,000 - £25,000 This sale will for the first time have a full colour printed catalogue. (£5) The catalogue is already partly online, with a special page devoted to its pictures. The sale will also be available for bidding live online via www.the-saleroom.com/chiswick I you have anything you would like to be included … read on »
Our first specialist book sale is now confirmed for 17th November. The illustrated catalogue will be available 2 weeks prior to the sale. The sale is concentrating on more modern collectable books, first editions and fine bindings. If you think you might have something interesting in the book line, please email our specialist Nick Worskett - nworskett@chiswickauctions.co.uk. Lots for the new Fine Antique sale on 8th September are coming in and the sale progress is gathering … read on »
Nick Worskett, previously the head of Christies South Kensington book department has now joined Chiswick as a specialist consultant. This appointment is good news for everyone with an interest in Books and paper related antiques and collectables. Nick has a wide knowledge, covering traditional antique books and maps, but also the more recent markets covering collectable first editions, illustrated books, fine bindings and for that matter almost any printed items. We are planning a specialist book … read on »
