Roseberys
Roseberys is an auction house based in South London. They hold general and specialist sales at their West Norwood saleroom in areas including Islamic & Indian art, Modern & Contemporary pictures and vintage fashion and antique textiles.
The firm was founded in 1987 by Ian Cadzow who formerly worked at both Phillips and Sotheby’s. Roseberys launched a subsidiary venture Vertu@Roseberys in 2016 to host online-only timed auctions.
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Mystery pearl in Belle Epoque necklace sells at £150,000 at auction in south London
22 November 2018A 200-year-old saltwater pearl, later mounted in a Belle Epoque necklace, has sold at a hammer price of £150,000 at Roseberys in West Norwood (plus 25% buyer’s premium) to a London phone bidder.
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South London sale surprises from India and Egypt
19 November 2018Two of the outstanding surprises from the specialist 478-lot Islamic & Indian Art sale at Roseberys (23% buyer’s premium) in West Norwood on October 22 are illustrated here.
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Box clever: Five boxes coming up at auction this month
16 November 2018Whether you are a collector of silver boxes or cigarette cases, a variety of shapes and sizes are on offer at auction. Here is a selection coming up at auction next week.
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Pearl of considerable merit at Roseberys
12 November 2018The exact history of this 200-year-old saltwater pearl is unknown but it is undoubtedly a gem of considerable merit.
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Auction house Roseberys promotes Vicki Wonfor to joint management role
22 October 2018Auction house Roseberys has promoted Vicki Wonfor to joint managing director, working alongside chairman and joint MD Ian Cadzow.
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News In Brief - including a promotion at Roseberys and a new Sotheby's retail website
22 October 2018A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a promotion at Roseberys and a new Sotheby's retail website.
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Five choice objects up for auction in Islamic Week
19 October 2018The biannual series of Islamic and Indian art auctions held in April and October offers a wide range of art and artefacts celebrating the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Middle East and the subcontinent. This year’s ‘Islamic Week’, running from October 22-26, includes sales from five auction houses, highlights of which are pictured below.
‘Big Top’ lots: Four circus-related collectables up for sale this autumn
16 October 2018It is not often that you get the chance to bid for your very own circus. But auction house Roseberys is offering just that. A handmade model of a circus is among the remarkable circus-related items up at auction this autumn. Here ATG selects four highlights.
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Patrick Caulfield’s ‘Pony’ takes £220,000 at Roseberys auction
26 September 2018A painting titled 'Pony' by British artist Patrick Caulfield (1936-2005) has sold for £220,000 at south London saleroom Roseberys.
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Roseberys mixes British fashion and Mod Brit art in Mayfair
14 September 2018Auction house Roseberys teamed up with fashion label High by Claire Campbell for a preview in Mayfair of its upcoming Modern & Contemporary British Art sale.
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Snake symbol of eternal love warms auctioneer's heart in south London
03 September 2018Far more fluent in the language of jewellery and stones, the Georgians and Victorians would have immediately made the link between snakes and eternal love. The ouroboros – a serpent swallowing its own tail – was commonly understood as a symbol of eternity.
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Buttons up at the Bleasdales sale
27 August 2018‘More affordable’ Lucie Rie lots head a selection of hammer highlights from summer sales.
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Patrick Caulfield work ahead of the field at Roseberys’ highest-ever estimate
27 August 2018A simple image titled 'Pony' by British artist Patrick Caulfield is the highest-estimated lot ever to be offered at south London saleroom Roseberys.
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Pony by Patrick Caulfield is highest estimated lot ever at south London saleroom Roseberys - video
22 August 2018A simple but significant Patrick Caulfield picture with the suitably simple title of ‘Pony’ will become the highest-estimated lot ever to be offered at south London saleroom Roseberys next month.
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Movers and shakers: new faces at Roseberys and Bristol Auction Rooms among the latest arts and antiques appointments
22 August 2018Our latest look at new roles across the art and antiques trade reveals Roseberys, Bristol Auction Rooms and Bonhams have all made new hires this summer.
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Ivory: trade plays a waiting game
06 August 2018“I would say in the short term it hasn’t put buyers off but I don’t have a crystal ball so I don’t know what the future will hold.” Auctioneer Henry Meadows’ take on the forthcoming ivory ban will be shared by many a regional auctioneer in the wake of summer sales.
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Dutch painter Gestel creates Balearic bay vision
16 July 2018An eclectic array of modern art stood out at the Roseberys London (23% buyer’s premium) sale of 20th century art and design.
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Auction house movers and shakers – including Roseberys appointing a former Christie’s specialist
14 May 2018A look at the latest saleroom appointments, including Roseberys appointing a former director and works of art specialist at Christie’s.
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Pick of the Week: Talismanic shirts lead to saleroom good fortune
30 April 2018Two finely executed Indian talismanic shirts made multi-estimate sums at Roseberys in south London.
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