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Auction Result – Woolley and Wallis, 30th of June 2022
The George II mahogany desk (lot 256) mentioned in Woolley and Wallis’ recent auction realised GBP1,000 (AUD1,764; USD1,217). The pair of Irish-style Chinese export padouk elbow chairs (lot 526) realised the lower estimate of GBP15,000 (AUD26,460; USD18,249). All plus buyer’s … Continue reading
Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks at Woolley and Wallis, June 2022
The upcoming Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks two-day sale will take place at Woolley and Wallis’ rooms at 51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, on Wednesday, 29th June and Thursday 30th June 2022. There are many fine lots on offer, … Continue reading
Auction Result – Woolley and Wallis, 30th of March 2022
The harlequin table (Lot 129) mentioned in Woolley and Wallis’ recent auction in Salisbury, Wiltshire, realised GBP900 (AUD1,582; USD1,182). The pine cabinet maker’s tool chest (lot 159) realised GBP750 (AUD1,318; USD985) – somewhat less than its lower pre-auction estimate of … Continue reading
Please, Come In
The entrance halls of some of the great English houses of the affluent could oft be places of unbridled conviviality, or conversely, dens of apprehension, abasement, and even injury. In a time when an Englishman’s home was his castle, uninvited … Continue reading
Posted in 17th and 18th Century Culture, Antiques, colouring and polishing
Tagged brick dust, hall chair
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Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks at Woolley and Wallis
Viewing the Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks will take place at Woolley and Wallis’ new exhibition venue at Unit 1B, Castle Gate Business Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6QX, on Wednesday the 30th of March 2022. I have a … Continue reading
Auction Results – Woolley and Wallis, 12th of January 2022
Following the conclusion of Woolley and Wallis’ Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks auction, the Channel Islands painted pine chest on stand (Lot 31) realised its upper estimate of GBP8,000 (AUD14,855, USD10,658). The needlework picture (Lot 101) exceeded its estimate, … Continue reading
Posted in Auction Results
Tagged Channel Islands, Giles Grendey, ladderback chair, needlework, painted chair, stumpwork
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Important Americana up for Grabs
Christie’s New York are conducting their on-line Important Americana sale on the 20th and 21st of January 2022. Lot 360, a joined, red-painted pine chest-of-drawers, Boston or Essex County, Massachusetts, 1690-1720. (Christie’s) Sorry, I can’t help myself. Jack Plane
Rare Offerings from Woolley & Wallis
Woolley & Wallis are kicking off the New Year with their Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks sale on the 12th of January 2022 in their rooms at 51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. Lot 31 caught my eye – … Continue reading
Posted in Auction Alerts
Tagged Channel Islands, Giles Grendey, ladderback chair, needlework, painted, stumpwork
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Auction Results – Woolley and Wallis, 9th and 10th November 2021
Following the conclusion of Woolley and Wallis’ The Collection of Micheál & Elizabeth Feller auction, the oak armorial folding book stand (lot 621) more than tripled its high estimate, realising GBP1,700 (AUD3,120; USD2,270) – plus buyer’s premium. The ash and … Continue reading
Mackinnon: Fine Furniture and Works of Art
Renowned London dealer, Charlie Mackinnon, is unloading 170 lots of furniture and other items through Christie’s in an on-line auction, beginning on the 10th of November 2021. Virtually all the lots grabbed my attention in one way or another. Jack … Continue reading
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