East Bristol Auctions is holding their 20th Century Design & Retro Interiors auction – including street art on Friday 1st October 2021 from 9:55am.
Justin is the one who first pointed me in the direction of this 20th Century Design & Retro Interiors sale. He already knew of East Bristol Auctions and thought it was a good one to share on our Auction Alert series. I looked at the catalogue and could have picked about ¾ of the 690 lots to feature – there’s some great quality on offer. The sale estimates, in my opinion, are temptingly low; ‘come and buy me’, as they say in the trade.
The auction house uses Royal Mail and Parcelforce services to deliver small items internationally. They offer furniture delivery within a 30 mile radius of their auction house for a fee from £35.00 plus VAT. Delivery within England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland, excluding Highlands & Islands, costs from £40.00 plus VAT.
To bid at our auctions you will need to register directly with us (in person, over the phone, or via email) or sign up online via the-saleroom.com or eastbristol.co.uk. Our buying fees direct are 19% of the hammer price, plus VAT on the commission (22.8% in total). If you bid online additional fees will apply and these are namely 4.95%+VAT (the-saleroom.com) and 3&+VAT (bid.eastbristol.co.uk). In all instances, buyers are asked to check the specific fees before bidding as occasionally an auction may have different commission rates set.
Lot 2: Original 1960’s retro floor standing rocket lamp
Estimate: £100 – £150
Rocket Lamp – A retro vintage 1960’s Space Age teak wood and spun fibreglass floor standing lamp standard light comprising of a double bulb fitted centre, cylindrical fibreglass shade / diffuser and raised on shaped teak wood legs. Measures approx; 113cm tall.
Lot 13: Ronald Stennett Willson – Wedgwood – Sheringham candlesticks
Estimate: £40 – £60
Ronald Stennett Willson – Wedgwood / King’s Lynn – Sheringham – A graduating pair of retro 1960’s studio art glass candlesticks / tea light holders with one having 3 bladed rings and the other two. Each having a translucent peach glass colourway. Each measures approx; 16cm x 7cm diameter.
Lot 24: Franco Albini mid 20th century cane & bamboo satellite hoop chair
Estimate: £100 – £200
Attributed to Franco Albini – A retro mid 20th Century Italian wicker / cane and bamboo satellite lounge hoop chair. The circle tub shaped chair of round form raised on ebonised tubular legs with black atomic feet. Wear commensurate with age, overall a good example. Measures approx; 81cm x 80cm x 58cm.
Lot 92: Retro vintage 1970’s Troika manner pottery lamp
Estimate: £50 – £80
A large retro vintage 1970’s studio art pottery lamp in the manner of Troika. The light of brutalist form having three groups of circular panels raised on a tapered pedestal base. No visible makers marks. Measures approx; 78cm tall.
Lot 236: Shop display / butchers advertising display pig
Estimate: £40 – £60
A contemporary shop display / butchers advertising point of sale display pig constructed from hard acrylic moulded in a standing position with painted facial features. The pig being black with a white strip. Measures approx; 30cm x 58cm x 21cm.
Lot 567: Vintage wooden articulated artist’s mannequin
Estimate: £40 – £60
A large retro vintage 20th Century wooden articulated artist’s mannequin table / desk top figurer supported by a single metal steam raised on a circular base. Measures approx; 55cm tall.
Lot 496: Retro vintage Italian mid 20th century bamboo crib
Estimate: £80 – £120
A retro vintage mid 20th Century Italian Boho bamboo & cane Childs crib / cot or bed having two curved ends with various woven cane patterns to the sides. Slatted base and all raised on wheel castors. Slight wear and would benefit from tightening. Measures approx; 90cm x 145cm x 66cm.
Lot 611: Retro 20th century wool shag pile floor carpet rug / runner
Estimate: £50 – £80
An original retro vintage mid 20th Century wool shag pile floor carpet rug / runner of rectangular form having a red ground finish with dark orange and black colours forming patterns throughout. Measures approx; 138cm x 70cm.
