Auction alert: The Dorchester Park Lane London Auction

Have you ever been lucky enough to stay in a prestigious, 5-star luxury hotel? Even if you haven’t (and I certainly haven’t) have you ever oggled images of their rooms and suites and wished that you could furnish your home using some of their fixtures & fittings? Well, next month, your dream could come true!

That’s when the 2-day Dorchester Park Lane London Auction takes place at Pro Auction‘s premises in Bath. 1,674 lots will be coming under the hammer on Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd June 2022, starting at 10:30am each day.

The Dorchester is currently in the midst of a major refurbishment and they’re disposing of a lot of the hotel‘s decorative contents.

According to a press release they circulated:

As part of an ongoing investment programme to enhance one of the world’s most legendary hotels, The Dorchester will commence a comprehensive renovation as of February, 2022.
The renovation will be the biggest since 1989 and will start with the entrance to the hotel, The
Promenade and The Bar at The Dorchester, as well as two guest floors, with this work to be complete by September 2022. Two of the most renowned names in design have been appointed to transform the hotel: Pierre-Yves Rochon is reimaging the hotel entrance, The Promenade and the new guest rooms and suites, while Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has been appointed to re-create the bar.

There are lots of soft furnishings; heavy curtains, cushions, rugs, mattresses etc. Furniture items include dining tables, chairs, chaises longue, console tables, coffee tables, full-length mirrors and luggage racks. There are a couple of items that jumped out at me though; dozens of Bang & Olufsen wall-mounted televisions, cocktail cabinets and beautiful sideboards with integral mini-bars – who wouldn’t love to have one of those in their bedroom at home?!

If you’ve had the pleasure of staying at the Dorchester, it’s possible to become the new owner of something from the actual room in which you stayed – the room numbers are included in each lot’s description.

I couldn’t find the sale catalogue on the Pro Auction website – however, it’s available on EasyLiveAuction. There are no estimates and there are no condition reports. I think it could be a great opportunity to get your hands on some high quality goods at knock-down prices.

Don’t forget the hidden costs that are added to the hammer price:

VAT is applied to all lots including the hammer price, lifting charges and buyers premium, by way of example a hammer bid of £100 would attract £20.00 commission(20%) and VAT on the sum of £120 at the prevailing rate of 20% being a sum of £24.00, therefore the total amount payable if you bid £100 is £144.00

The auctioneers state that they are happy to organise delivery – but their wording seems a bit ambiguous. It’s probably best to contact them before bidding.

Pro Auction may at its absolute discretion offer packing and shipping services. Packing and shipping requests should be made to Pro Auction including any special requirements such as delivery address, insurance required or other requests.
Pro Auction retains the right to decline to offer packing and shipping service for any reason at any time and removal of the goods from the Auction remains the responsibility of the buyer.

Lot 502: A pair of marble top chinoiserie black lacquer nightstands
With single drawer with hand painted detailing 50 x 50 x 58cm (room 301)

Lot 503: A pair of Laudarte crystal table lamps
Inserts and decorations in 24ct gold with shade 95cm tall (room 301)

Lot 514a: Bang & Olufsen Beovision 10-40″ hotel LCD TV
Diagonal picture size: 40 inches (101.6cm) aspect ratio: 16:9 (widescreen) contrast ratio: 4000:1 pixel count: 2,100,000 resolution: 1920 x 1080 (full HD)

Lot 519: Regency style giltwood pier mirror
Flanked by spirally-turned half pilasters the frieze with highly decoration 90 x 125cm (room 301)

Lot 537: A pair of wall appliques
Twin arm in a elegant wheatsheaf motif and a small decorative mirror supported by scrolling arms 29 x 65cm (room 301)

Lot 578: Contemporary two seater upholstered sofa
Complete with scatter cushions 150 x 80 x 95cm (room 305)

Lot 607: Upholstered chaise longue
With nail pin detail 140 x 70 x 80cm (room 306 & 307)

Lot 636: English Georgian style green lacquered chinoiserie gilded cocktail cabinet martini bar
Bifold two door internally mirrored interior fitted with glass shelves mounted on tapering legs with a carved stretcher base 110 x 55 x 180cm (room 306 & 307)

Lot 715: 2 x drum style pendant
Steel frame with pleated shade 53cm diameter (room 310 & 311)

Lot 814: Headboard
Handcrafted with nail trim and padded textured woven upholstery with oriental style floating pelmet and fully lined curtains with four oriental lantern style tassels headboard is cream with piping trim (room 317 & 318)

Lot 822: Custom upholstered trapezoid bay window seat cushion pad and scatter cushions set
140 x 60cm (room 317 & 318)

Lot 870: 2 x finish and base material hand-painted on metal waste bins
With lion mask handles 22 x 26 x 26 cm (room 317 & 318)

Lot 965: 2 x LED antique brass 2 light indoor wall light
Antique brass 30cm (room 323 324)

Lot 1030: Coloured verre eglomise sideboard
Two door internally fitted with refrigerator mini bar 125 x 58 x 97cm (room 414)

Lot 2029: 2 x classic style upholstered silver velvet sofas
Three seater sofas with loose padded cushions and skirt with scattered cushions 183 x 94 x 84cm (room 411)

Lot 2172: A two tier console table
With bevelled and mottled mirror tops mounted on a bronze brass frame 70 x 35 x 76cm (room 421)

Lot 2213: A rectangular coffee table
Polished brass frame with clear glass top 110 x 60 x 58cm (room 424)

Auction alert: Sporting Art, Wildlife and Dogs

The Sporting Art, Wildlife and Dogs auction may not be to everyone’s taste. Many people are averse to the hunting, shooting, fishing and horse racing pastimes. Saying that though, many of the items coming under the hammer are only indirectly linked to those pursuits. So, if you’re a dog owner or bird watcher, there may be things that appeal.

The sale – of 352 lots – takes place on Tuesday 31st May 2022 from 1pm.

• Items of jewellery delivered to UK addresses are typically sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, and other smaller items are couriered via DPD
• Larger items will be shipped via Bradleys Antique Packing Services by their experienced, capable and friendly staff
• International deliveries are professionally packed by Bradleys and shipped by recognised, trusted couriers who deliver on their behalf

The auctioneers also have a web page of recommended delivery companies.

All purchases are subject to a buyers premium of 25% plus VAT except for our Fine Wine & Spirits auctions when the buyers premium is 15% (VAT is not applicable to Books). When you successfully bid on any lot, the price you pay will be the hammer price (the value you bid at the auction), plus the buyers premium.

Also known as the Droit de suite…

Artist’s Resale Right was introduced by a European Directive in 2006 to ensure that artists receive a royalty when their work is resold by an auction house or gallery. This Right applies to living artists and to those who have died within the last 70 years. This royalty is paid by the purchaser on top of the hammer price if the sale price reaches or exceeds 1000 euros. The amount payable is on a sliding scale – e.g. up to 50,000 euros, the royalty rate is 4% of the sale price. The maximum royalty a work can earn is capped at 12,500 euros.

Bid live via Sworder’s own website or Invaluable.

Lot 85: An oak and leather cartridge magazine
By C S Rosson & Co., Norwich, with presentation plaque ‘To GRR Colman Esq. 1913’. 47.5cm wide, 33.5 deep, 15cm high.
Estimate £100 – £200

Lot 139A: An unusual Victorian silver dog collar
Mid-19th century, to either side with a reeded rim, inscribed to the side ‘AGNES FOWLER BUTLER / PENDEFORD HALL’,
diameter 6cm.
The Fowler family, later Fowler-Butler, passed down Pendeford Hall, Wolverhampton, throughout almost five centuries, with the majority of the men going into military service. Agnes Fowler-Butler was married to Robert Henry Fowler-Butler, who inherited the estate in 1865, his army career culminating with the rank of Major-General. The estate began its partial demolition in 1953, before being completely demolished fifteen years later.
Estimate £300 – £400

Lot 147A: Sally Arnup (1930-2015) ‘A Bloodhound Following the Scent’
Bronze on marble base, numbered VI of X. 46cm wide, 23cm high. Artist’s Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Estimate £1,200 – £1,800

Lot 163: Arthur Wardle (1864-1949) – ‘Sealyham Terrier by the Hearth’
Signed ‘Arthur Wardle’ l.l., oil on canvas. 46 x 36cm
Estimate £3,000 – £5,000

Lot 194: John Trickett (b.1952) – ‘Spaniels Flushing Woodcock’
Signed ‘John Trickett’, oil on canvas. 51 x 60.5cm. Artist’s Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Estimate £800 – £1,000

Lot 225: Taxidermy: Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)
full mount on a rocky plinth, in a five-sided glass display case. 30.5cm wide, 23cm deep, 32.5cm high.
Estimate £200 – £300

Lot 231: Andrew Beer (1862-1954) ‘”Charles”‘, Portrait of a Racing Pigeon’
Signed ‘Andrew Beer’ l.r., inscribed with title and further inscribed ‘Cheq Badge Cock. NU24. B.P.C. 277. Winner of 1st Ashchurch & 1st Tamworth. 1926. Also 1st Tamworth and this Oil Painting given by Andrew Beer. 5th Rippon & 4th Berwick. also Best Combined Average. 1927. Bristol Premier F.C. Owners. Messrs Dando & Cox.’, oil on canvas. 30.5 x 40.5cm
Estimate £600 – £800

Lot 240: Robert Gillmor (b.1936) – ‘August Afternoon in Titchwell’
Inscribed with title, dated and signed 19.8.’92, ‘Robert Gillmor’, pencil and watercolour. 27.7 x 38cm. Artist’s Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Estimate £200 – £300

Lot 246: Pintail decoy duck
Wood. 15cm wide, 35cm deep, 20cm high
Estimate £100 – £150

Lot 248: Guy Taplin (b.1939) – ‘Egret’
Painted driftwood, signed ‘Guy Taplin’ and inscribed with title ‘Egret’ on base. 21cm wide, 34cm deep, 62cm high. Artist’s Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Estimate £2,000 – £3,000

Lot 315: Jessica Perry (contemporary) – ‘Gloucester Old Spot Pigs’
Signed and dated ‘S Perry 1990’ l.r., oil on canvas. 45 x 60cm. Artist’s Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Estimate £200 – £300

Lot 321: John Cox (1952-2014) – ‘Lying Hare’
Bronze with brown patina, foundry stamped. 75cm wide, 36cm high. Artist’s Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Estimate £600 – £800

Lot 326: European School, 20^th century – ‘Still Life of a Fish and Bowl’
Indistinctly signed and dated ‘1903’ u.r., oil on canvas. 53 x 92cm
Estimate £300 – £500

Auction Alert: Antiques, Collectors & General Auctions

This week’s, Auction Alert is the 3-day Antiques, Collectors & General Auctions: Friday 27^th, Saturday 28^th & Sunday 29^th May 2022.

Friday 27^th May – General and Household Auction (Lots 1 – 1,000)
Saturday 28^th May – Collectables and Vintage Artefacts (Lots 1,000+)
Sunday 29^th May – Antiques, Gold and Fine Art with many Rare Items from the Estate of Mr J. Slingerland, East Yorkshire (Lots 2,000+)

They’re being held by Unique Auctions who are based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

You can bid live (or leave bids) on Unique’s website (they charge a fee of 22.5% + VAT of the hammer price) or via EasyLiveAuction (an extra flat fee of £3 or 3% commission) or The Saleroom (an extra online commission 4.95%).

The auction house only arranges delivery in some instances:

We only pack small parcels and anything that fits in a jiffy bag,
Any small items that can be posted ,please allow up to 14 days for the arrival of your items.
UNIQUE AUCTIONS ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL PACKERS, ANY ITEMS PACKED AND SENT ARE DONE SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Lot 3: A quantity of vintage boxed kitchen items including Kenwood sausage filler etc
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 35: A quantity of stoneware bottles and jars
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 88: A 1950’s wooden folding case picnic table
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 151: 3 original wood crates Bovril x 2 & Marmite
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 156: 3 original Heinz 57 crates
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 1007: A Staffordshire retro 70’s tea set (18 pieces)
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 1023: Retro coat rack
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 1076: 2 shelves of stoneware pots & jars
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 1156: A selection of stoneware jars and flagons
Estimate: £10 – £20

Lot 1256: A small World globe
Estimate: £10 – £20

Auction alert: Silverdale Salesroom Auction

Today, we’re shining our Auction Alert light on Silverdale Salesroom Auction: A two-day auction of 20th century British Pottery, Jewellery, Watches, Chess Pieces, Oriental Items, Collectors Items, Household Items, Antique & Quality Furniture.

The first lot that jumped out at me from this sale was the Jacob Hull starburst pendant and collar (above). It’s very similar to the one Justin bought me a few years ago.

The sale is being held by Potteries Auctions Ltd in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. There are a total of 1,286 lots over the two days:

13th May 2022 from 10am
14th May 2022 from 10am

Bid live via EasyLiveAuction or The Saleroom.com ; in addition, you can leave commission bids with the auctioneers by emailing them.

They are willing to post your winning lots. UK charges are as follows:

Up to 2kg inclusive of VAT & packing: £18.00
2kg to 10kg inclusive of VAT & packing: £35.00

Contact them if international postage will be needed. Alternatively, clients can make their own arrangements. They offer insurance at a cost of 5% of the goods value. Items will not be covered for loss or damage without insurance.

Lot 26e: Guinness brewing worldwide 1995 advertising figure
Estimate: £25 – £50

Lot 447: Two Shelley trios
Dainty floral handled 11993 yellow green shaded trio and a Vogue shaped 11747 Art Deco trio. Both cups have hairline cracks. (2)
Estimate: £50 – £100

Lot 635: Longines stainless steel 1950s gents wristwatch
Pie pan style dial with leather bracelet
Estimate: £300 – £600

Lot 654: Two small wooden chests of drawers
Estimate: £15 – £30

Lot 699: Large Jacob Hull silver plated tigers eye set starburst pendant & collar
Pendant measures 62cm wide
Estimate: £20 – £40

Lot 781: Three retro wooden deck chairs (3)
Estimate: £20 – £40

Lot 837: A collection of boxed Pirelli advertising calendars
Dated 1984, 1987, 1985 & Unipart branded similar items (4)
Estimate: £50 – £100

Lot 1145: A collection of novelty Mothers Pride items
Including : salt & pepper pots, fridge magnets kitchen utensils & brass weight
Estimate: £20 – £40

Lot 1193: Boxed set of six Babycham party glasses
Estimate: £25 – £50

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