Auction Review: October 2025
Number of sales: 4
Number of lots sold: 914
Total hammer price: £214,663
9th October: British & European Fine Art
We kicked off October with the British & European auction, the first to take place at our new bespoke Chester saleroom at 6 Central Trading Estate, just a stone’s throw from its previous home at Pullman House.
Top Lot: James Clarke Hook oil on canvas - 'The Return of Torello'
Depicts Torello's wife, Adalieta's wedding banquet from the Decameron.
£8,800
14th October: Cardiff Monthly
Cardiff’s auction had its share of showstoppers - from a pair of Howard & Sons chairs that soared past their £800–£1,500 estimate to sell for £5,400, to a charming George Tinworth stoneware mice group.
Find out more here.
21st October: Colwyn Bay Monthly
This month's auction at our Colwyn Bay saleroom featured furniture, pottery, fine art, and a surprisingly popular German Milliners head.
30th October: The Club House
Four major collections came together in this auction: The South Wales Police Rugby Jersey Collection, a private collection of rugby jerseys from South Africa, the Dai Watkins Collection and a magnificent assembly of rare whisky from a private collection.
Read more about these exciting collections here.
Top Lot: Mac Herewini NZ Maoris Jersey
Match worn from 1966 game between NZ Maoris and British & Irish Lions
£3,000
Top 10 Lots in October
1. James Clarke Hook oil on canvas - 'The Return of Torello'
British & European Fine Art, 9th October
£8,800
4. After Vincenzo Livi marble sculpture of The Three Graces
British & European Fine Art, 9th October
£5,000
5. Henry De la Beche lithograph - 'Awful Changes'
British & European Fine Art, 9th October
£4,800
6. John Henry Foley sculpted white marble bust of a maiden
British & European Fine Art, 9th October
£4,400
9. Maggi Hambling oil on board - 'Vortex of the Wave'
British & European Fine Art, 9th October
£3,100
10. Attributed to Glyn Philpot oil on canvas - 'Head and Shoulders of a Young Negro'
British & European Fine Art, 9th October
£3,100
This coming November looks to be a busy one! Between our special pre-Christmas Jewellery, Coins, Watches & Luxury Sale, our Beyond Europe Sale, and part one of the tri-annual Welsh Sale, there's plenty to look forward to.
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.
Imminent Auctions
Tue 27 October 2026 10:00 AM
Chester Monthly
Contemporary, Mid-Century & Antique Furniture & Furnishings | Jewellery, Coins & Watches | Pictures
Chester Saleroom
Thu 5 November 2026 10:00 AM
The Club House
Motor Sports | Rugby Union & League | Football | Medals & Militaria | Railway memorabilia ETC
Cardiff Saleroom
Thu 12 November 2026 11:00 AM
Luxury Gifts, Jewellery, Coins & Watches
Beautiful items consigned via our five hubs to the specialist pre-Christmas auction
Chester Saleroom