We are pleased to announce the Ewart Johns Studio Sale which will be taking place on behalf of his family on Wednesday 3rd May at 10:30 am. This specialised auction will feature over 200 select pieces from the lifetime works…
We’ve had some fascinating items come into the saleroom for valuation this week. From Victorian Samplers, to Moorcroft and antique jewellery, it’s always interesting to see such a diverse range of collectables to consign for our upcoming auctions. Most recently,…
Plymouth Auction Rooms are delighted to launch our specialist valuation events for Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, covering a wide range of Chinese antiques. With the addition of a former Sotheby’s expert to our fast-growing team, there is no…
As we approach February, the team at Plymouth Auction Rooms are busy preparing for our first Jewellery & Watches auction of the year. With demands for watches continuing to hold up there is expected to be plenty of interest. We…
Coming up for auction on the 18th of January is a private collection of 5 paintings by Westcountry artist Fred Yates. Known for his Plein-air paintings of the English landscape, he was heavily influenced by the Naïve art style and…
Two rediscovered paintings by Plymouth artist Robert Lenkiewicz have been consigned to auction here at Plymouth Auction Rooms. Acquired by the owner some 40 years ago from the artist himself, these paintings have been hanging at the house in Bath…
An RAC medal with a fascinating back story will be coming up for auction in our next Antiques & Collectables sale. This medal was awarded to Thomas Charles Pullinger, and is inscribed ‘International Heavy Touring Car Race 1907’ awarded to…
A fascinating collection of seven paintings by Roland Lucien Queney (1910-1996) will be coming up for auction in December 2022. Combining contemporary surrealism with naïve art, Queney’s paintings are quite distinctive and his style recognisable. Although his work has been…
You may be tempted to reach out a eat something from this fruit bowl. However, you may be surprised to learn that this collection is actually in ceramic. Influenced by early still life paintings of fruit and trompe-l‘oeil art Midlands…
In 1945 Southern Railway introduced a fleet of ‘Bulleid’ Light Pacific Locomotives to a design by Oliver Bulleid. They were created as a smaller version of the Merchant Navy Class loco with their 18-ton axle loading and 8 foot 6…
Press Release. As we approach November the team at Plymouth Auction Rooms are preparing for one of their most popular sales of the year. The November sale of fine watches and jewellery always attracts plenty of interest from collectors and…
A set of medals awarded to a brave Plymouth commando have sold for over £100,000 at Plymouth Auction Rooms this week (11th October 2022). Brave Plymouth marine Corporal Michael Eccles of 42 Commando RM was awarded the Military Medal (for…