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Monthly Review: August

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.

Top Lot: Peter Prendergast mixed media 'Self Portrait'

£1,600

Peter Prendergast

Top Lot: David Jones (1895-1974) handwritten letters

£1,600

David Jones

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.

Top Lot: Kia Picanto 5-door car

£9,400

Kia Picanto

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 Lot: Edwardian silver & enamel game bird menu card holders

£2,900

Menu card holders

Top 10 Lots in August

1. Kia Picanto 5-door car

North Wales Estates, 12th August

£9,400

Kia Picanto

2. Edwardian silver & enamel game bird menu card holders

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 19th August

£2,900

Menu card holders

3. Peter Prendergast mixed media 'Self Portrait'

The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August

£1,600

Peter Prendergast

4. David Jones (1895-1974) handwritten letters

The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August

£1,600

David Jones

5. Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe coloured sketch of a pigeon with annotations

The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August

£1,100

Tunnicliffe

6. Lilian Woodcock oil on canvas 'Llandudno'

The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August

£1,000

Lilian Woodcock

7. Augustus John etching 'The Serving Maid, State VI'

The Summer Welsh Sale (Part II), 5th August

£950

Augustus John

8. Kawasaki KLF 400 quad bike

North Wales Estates, 12th August

£950

Quad Bike

9. Silver three-piece embossed tea service

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 19th August

£850

Silver Tea Service

10. Brass Westminster Cathedral skeleton clock

Monthly Auction at Byrnes of Chester, 19th August

£850

Skeleton Clock

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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