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Monthly Review: December 2025

Number of sales: 4

Number of lots sold: 703

Total hammer price: £134,345

As we start a new year at Rogers Jones we look back at the last month of 2025, which featured two charity auctions and the second half of our autumn Welsh sale.

2nd December: The Welsh Sale (Part II)

The second part of our Autumn Welsh Sale featured Welsh furniture, books, memorabilia, ceramics, and Welsh art collection builders. With 94% of lots sold it proved to be a very successful day. 

Top Lot: Richard Burton's astrakhan wool coat

From M.G.M.'s 'The V.I.P.s', 1963

£3,800

Burton coat

9th December: Colwyn Bay Monthly

The final auction held in Colwyn Bay in 2025 featured a fine collection of retro lighting, antique furniture, models, fine art, and silver.

Top Lot: George V circular silver salver

£1,600

Salver

10th December: City Hospice Charity Auction

Our annual charity auction for City Hospice returned this December, with all proceeds being match-funded by The Hodge Foundation.

City Hospice provides at-home palliative care across Cardiff, along with welfare advice and therapies for patients with life-limiting and terminal illnesses, and bereavement counselling for patients' families. Learn more about the work they do here.

Top Lot: Harry Holland oil on board

£1,800

Harry Holland

3rd-18th December: Royal Cambrian Academy Fundraising Art Auction

This fundraising auction for the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art marked Rogers Jones’ first timed auction in over two years and featured over 200 paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures. The sale included works donated or acquired from past and present members, alongside pieces generously given or bequeathed by supporters over the years.

Funds raised will support the Academy’s efforts to recover following its recent threat of closure. Established in 1881, the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art is an independent charity supporting Welsh art and artists, mounting contemporary and historical exhibitions, as well as delivering a programme of education and workshops. Learn more about the RCA here.

Top Lot: Valerie Ganz charcoal 'In the Cage'

£2,800

Valerie Ganz

Top 10 Lots in December

1. Richard Burton's Astrakhan wool coat from M.G.M.'s 'The V.I.P.s'

The Welsh Sale (Part II), December 2nd

£3,800

Burton coat

2. Elizabeth II silver gilt replica of 'The Dolgellau Chalice’

The Welsh Sale (Part II), December 2nd

£3,000

Chalice

3. Valerie Ganz charcoal ‘In the Cage’

Royal Cambrian Academy Fundraising Art Auction

£2,800

Valerie Ganz

4. Aneurin Jones acrylic

Royal Cambrian Academy Fundraising Art Auction

£2,400

Aneurin Jones

5. Silver gilt model of a coracle

The Welsh Sale (Part II), December 2nd

£2,400

Coracle

6. Hywel Harries oil 'Dockside Cardiff'

Royal Cambrian Academy Fundraising Art Auction

£1,900

Hywel Harries

7. Harry Holland oil

City Hospice Charity Auction, 10th December

£1,800

Harry Holland

8. Sir Kyffin Williams RA artist’s proof 'Shepherd on Hill and Dog'

Royal Cambrian Academy Fundraising Art Auction

£1,600

Kyffin Williams

9. Aneurin Jones acrylic

Royal Cambrian Academy Fundraising Art Auction

£1,600

Aneurin

10. George V circular silver salver

Colwyn Bay Monthly, 9th December

£1,600

Salver

We kick off 2026 with our Cardiff Monthly auction, taking place on Tuesday, 13th January.

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

Photoroom 20251203 142523

Tue 13 January 2026 10:00 AM

Cardiff Monthly

Pictures| Welsh Art | Cinema Posters | Ceramics & Glass | Silver | Books | Asian & Ethnographic Antiques | Toys & Models | Furniture

Cardiff Saleroom

68994 2

Tue 20 January 2026 10:00 AM

Chester Monthly & Maritime

Maritime Antiques | Antique & Mid Century Furniture | Glass & Ceramics | Collectables | Silver | Jewellery | Works of Art

New Chester Saleroom

Photoroom 20251208 105642

Thu 5 February 2026 10:00 AM

Jewellery, Coins & Watches

Bi-Monthly auction | Gold Coins incl Sovereigns | Jewellery | Prestige Watches incl. Rolex

Cardiff Saleroom

Entries invited by 16/1/2026

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