Auction house bosses in Nantwich say a bumper one-day sale is a sign of new optimism among trade and private buyers.
Furniture, light fittings, art, antiques and a diamond ring which sold for £90,000 were part of the Peter Wilson auction on Market Street.
Principal Robert Stones said it was one of the best in a year which has seen renewed buoyancy and optimism among both trade and private buyers.
The sale saw contemporary furniture and furnishings from the London home of a collector who has resettled in Africa.
Most valuable was a 1950s floor lamp, which was estimated at £200-300 but sold for £4,800.
A pair of Gio Ponti design blue leather and red fabric lounge chairs (pictured below) sold for £4,000.
“Now that we have proven our ability to market and sell contemporary pieces in what most regional salerooms regard as a niche market, we welcome further consignments from UK collectors and dealers,” Mr Stones added.
Traditional antiques from other vendors also found buyers.
Closest contender to the diamond ring was an early 19th century bow-fronted kneehole sideboard with top and four drawers. It sold for £7,200 against an estimate of £400-600.
Modern oil paintings were well received.
Donald McIntyre (1923-2009) was represented by “White Markers, Crail”, showing Fife harbour (pictured above), and “Bolton Abbey and River Wharfe”, both acrylic on boards, which sold for £2,700 and £2,400 respectively.
The late William Turner, who died this year, painted “Off to the Match”. The oil on board sold on mid-estimate for £3,700.
Entries are now being invited for the November 27-28 sale of fine art, antiques and collectors’ items, which closes on October 18.
Contact the auctioneer on 01270 623878 or email [email protected]
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