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Top selling lots

Loeckx, Ghent, January 30

A Kangxi type famille verte model of Guandi, 2ft 1in (63cm).

Estimate: €3000-4000

Hammer: €18,000

Hutchinson Scott, Skipton, January 25

Early 18th century month-going longcase clock by Joseph Windmills.

Estimate: £8000-12,000

Hammer: £13,000

Chorley’s, Cheltenham, January 30

Circle of Thomas Elliot (fl.1790-1800), Men-o’-War in Portsmouth harbour, oil on canvas, 2ft x 3ft (59 x 90cm)

Estimate: £2000-3000

Hammer: £15,500

Highest price over estimate

Wright Marshall, Knutsford, January 30

Eighteenth century silver form brass coffee pot with yew handle, unmarked.

Estimate: £70-100

Hammer: £1650

British Bespoke Auctions, Winchcombe, January 25

19th century oil of the Piasa San Marco, Venice, artist unknown, 12 x 8in (30 x 20cm)

Estimate: £100-120

Hammer: £3800

International Autograph Auctions, Nottingham, January 19

Collection of 33 signed photo postcards of actors and actresses who featured in The Avengers.

Estimate: £100-150

Hammer: £3600

1418 Most registered online bidders

JS Auctions, Oxfordshire, January 27

Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for January 25-31, 2018.

‘Highest price over estimate’ = Our selection of items from the top 10 highest hammer prices as a multiple of the high estimate paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com

‘Top selling lots’ = Our selection of items from the top 10 highest hammer prices paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com