A painting of a Cornish Cottage by Fred Yates (1922-2008) is set to make its way to Australia following a winning telephone bid by a collector from down under. The large, fresh-to-market oil painting was auctioned this week by Paul…
Auctioneer Paul Keen has handpicked three standout lots for this month’s art sale. Maxwell Ashby Armfield (1881-1972), a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, is featured with The Scarlet Squirrel (Lot 50), expected to attract strong interest. Armfield, known for…
Harry Potter is one of the most beloved franchises in modern literature, having captured the hearts of readers worldwide since its publication in 1997. The first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the most sought-after book in…
An important piece of Maori history has been consigned to the saleroom, after being discovered in an attic! The owners of this New Zealand club found it after they had moved into their home. Wrapped in unassuming brown paper, the…
A simple misprint has made the first edition of ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ one of the most desirable works of the Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). This particular first edition was brought along to one of…
As 2024 draws to a close, the team at Plymouth Auction Rooms have taken the time to reflect on the last 12 months. “A year of change and consolidation” remarks Paul Keen who has seen his saleroom develop their strength…
An outstanding lot in the upcoming New Years Day Collector’s sale at Plymouth Auction Rooms is a 19th century Fijian Kiakavo. This war club is coined the ‘gun stock’ club on account of its curved shape, which terminates in a…
Following last month’s Antiques & Collectables Sale, which included a number of items donated to the charity, Paul Keen and his team at Plymouth Auction Rooms were able to raise £1,340. Paul added ‘It was a pleasure to support the…
A welcome return to our saleroom, an exciting etching signed by Picasso of two Grecian reclining figures features in our upcoming Contemporary Art Sale on the 11th December. The Spanish painter, graphic artist and sculptor was one of the most…
An antique ring discovered at a recent South Hams valuation sold for £11,000 in November. This super rare treasure was brought along to our popular event at the Rose and Crown and identified as an important Memento Mori ring dating…
Of Queen Elizabeth II interest; Coming up for sale in the November Collector’s auction is the former Archbishop of Cantebury’s Visitors Book. Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury 1961-1974, concocted a personal visitors book from 1942 – 1987. Tracking his career…
In the spirit of Remembrance Day, Plymouth Auctions Rooms is lucky to have in its upcoming Auction a comprehensive collection of cap badges, buttons and collar badges, which will be available to bid on through a specialist timed auction on…
