Buying and selling with us

If you would like us to keep you informed when our sales are going to take place, please email us your details and we will add them to our database so that you receive auction alerts.

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Live Auctions

Our live auctions take place in May and October on a Tuesday and are on view from the friday preceding . Viewing prior to this may be possible by private appointment. The auction takes place in a marquee on the lawn with each lot displayed on a plasma screen as it is sold. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to attend the sale and must register their details with us beforehand. Bidding is by numbered paddle.

Absentee Bids

If you cannot attend the auction we will be happy to execute written bids on your behalf, so long as you have registered your details with us beforehand. A bidding form may be downloaded by clicking here. A bidding form is also printed in the back of the catalogue. This service is confidential. Lots will always be bought as cheaply as is consistent with other bids, the reserves and other commission bids.

To avoid confusion, the sale date, lot number and a brief description should be filled in and signed. Commission bids by email without a signature will not be accepted. In the event of identical bids, the earliest received will take precedence. Always indicate a top limit, ie the highest price you would bid if you were attending the auction. Don’t forget that buyers premium and any VAT applicable will also be added onto your bid if you are successful. “Buy” and unlimited bids will not be accepted.

Please refer to our conditions of business for buyers which is also printed in the back of our catalogues.To ensure a satisfactory service please ensure that we receive your bids at least 24 hours beforehand.

The fax number for absentee bids is 00 44 (0)1403 331340.

Telephone bids

If you cannot attend the auction, it is possible to bid on the telephone on lots with a minimum low estimate of £1000. You will need to have registered your details with us 5 days before the auction. As the number of telephones is limited, it is necessary to make arrangements on which lots you wish to bid on at least 24 hours before the sale. We also suggest that you leave a maximum bid which we can execute on your behalf in the event we are unable to reach you by telephone. Please refer to our conditions of business for buyers which is also printed in the back of our catalogues.