Author Archives: Jack Plane
Green Movement
It looks like that Orson Cart has been playing with his caravan again. Jack Plane
Auction Results – Woolley and Wallis 16th April 2024
Following the conclusion of Woolley and Wallis’ recent auction, lot 17, the William and Mary olivewood and marquetry chest, realised £18,900 (AUD 36,567; USD 23,543). Lot 23, the small George II walnut gate-leg table, made £1,071 (AUD2,072; USD1,334). Lot 57, … Continue reading
Collections & Fine Furniture sale, 16th April 2024
Woolley and Wallis’ upcoming Collections & Fine Furniture sale will take place at Dinton Hall, Buckinghamshire, on Tuesday 16th April 2024. “The sale will comprise of over eighty lots of fine furniture and works of art which has been collected … Continue reading
Exhibition – Part of the Furniture: The Library of John Bedford
The exhibition, ‘Part of the Furniture: The Library of John Bedford‘, which runs until 2nd December 2024, is focused on the library of furniture history, assembled by former antique dealer, John Bedford (1941-2019). University of Leeds The exhibition explores the … Continue reading
Happy New Year
Cheers to everyone who took the time to read my posts over the past year, and a special thank you to those who commented on them. Wishing everyone happiness, health and prosperity in 2024. Jack Plane
Season’s Greetings
Whatever your persuasion and situation, I wish you all well during the festive season. John Massey Wright, The Ghost. – A Christmas Frolic, circa 1814. Jack Plane
Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks at Woolley and Wallis January 2024
The upcoming Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks sale will take place over two days at Woolley and Wallis’ Old Sarum Galleries, commencing on Wednesday 17th January 2024. “The January auction has over 800 lots of fine period furniture, treen, … Continue reading
Auction Result – Woolley and Wallis, 4th October 2023
Following the conclusion of Woolley and Wallis’ recent auction, lot 266, the George I burr walnut secretaire chest-on-chest, rose slightly above their pre-auction estimate of GBP3,000 – GBP4,000 (AUD5,728 – AUD7,638; USD3,689 – USD4,919), selling for GBP4,200 (AUD8,019; USD5,166). Plus … Continue reading
Furniture Works of Art and Clocks at Woolley and Wallis October 2023
The upcoming Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks sale will take place over two days at Woolley and Wallis’ Old Sarum Galleries, commencing on Wednesday 4th October 2023. As usual, there is a good selection of quality lots on offer, … Continue reading
Pegs and 'Tails 