The Summer Welsh Sale (Part I): Summary
The Summer Welsh Sale took place at Gregynog this past weekend for the second year running. With 85% of lots sold, and a total hammer price of over £508,410, it was another strong showing for Welsh art.
July’s Welsh Sale kicked off with a strong selection of Gregynog Press books and rounded off with a fascinating group of items connected to David Lloyd George, consigned by his family. The auction featured a wide mix of Welsh art, with works by Sir Kyffin Williams, Donald McIntyre, Ceri Richards, Gwilym Prichard, and Valerie Ganz attracting attention from both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers — including 46 new successful bidders.
Kyffin Williams had another standout day, with his work accounting for half of the total hammer price. A total of 80 lots sold above their top estimates, reflecting strong demand across the board. Among the artists who exceeded expectations were Valerie Ganz and Mark Samuel, each with four lots selling above their top estimates.
Below are a few of the highlights from the day.
Top 20 Lots from The Summer Welsh Sale (Part I)
The Welsh Sale (Part II) takes place on August 5th in Cardiff. View the catalogue online here.
Then we look forward to the autumn Welsh Sale on November 15th. Entries are invited NOW and early entries so far received including a wonderful Kyffin oil 'Ponies, Porth Dafarch'
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