Auction Review: August 2025
Number of sales: 3
Number of lots sold: 1,173
Total hammer price: £145,556
5th August: The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II)
Following the success of our Summer Welsh sale at Gregynog in July, Part II took place in Cardiff, showcasing Welsh furniture, pottery and art. With 93% of lots sold, it was another great day for both collectors and vendors.
12th August: North Wales Estates
The North Wales Estates sale took place in Colwyn Bay, featuring Welsh furniture, collectables, fine art, retro game consoles, clocks, and more.
19th August: Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester
Our August auction at Chester featured furniture, ceramics, garden antiques and a large one owner collection of treen.
Top 10 Lots in August
2. Edwardian silver & enamel game bird menu card holders
Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 19th August
£2,900
3. Peter Prendergast mixed media 'Self Portrait'
The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August
£1,600
4. David Jones (1895-1974) handwritten letters
The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August
£1,600
5. Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe coloured sketch of a pigeon with annotations
The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August
£1,100
6. Lilian Woodcock oil on canvas 'Llandudno'
The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August
£1,000
7. Augustus John etching 'The Serving Maid, State VI'
The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August
£950
9. Silver three-piece embossed tea service
Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 19th August
£850
10. Brass Westminster Cathedral skeleton clock
Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 19th August
£850
See our full calendar of auctions on our website. Potential entries can be assessed without obligation and free of charges. Please contact a valuer directly with your enquiry.
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