TOP SELLING LOTS
Windsor Auctions, Berkshire, February 24
Abstract oil on board by the Turkish artist Nejad Devrim (1923-95), signed lower left and dated 1955, 18 x 23in (46 x 58cm).
Estimate: £1000-2000
Hammer: £16,500
William George, Edinburgh, timed online sale closed on February 26
The Fisherman’s Window, large oil on canvas by John Bellany (1942-2013), 5 x 5ft (1.63 x 1.63m).
Estimate: £10,000-14,000
Hammer: £13,000
Bonhams, London, timed online sale closed on February 26
Sasanian facet-cut pale brown glass bowl, 6th-7th century, 4in (11cm) diameter.
Estimate: £1200-1500
Hammer: £12,000
HIGHEST MULTIPLE OVER TOP ESTIMATE
Wokingham Auctions, timed online sale closed on February 26
Bank of Bombay Ten Rupees note dated 1857 with serial No 82638, some pinholes.
Estimate: £200-400
Hammer: £14,300
Dore & Rees, Frome, February 22
Two Staffordshire creamware chinoiserie figures c.1760-70, the largest 5in (12cm) high.
Estimate: £40-60
Hammer: £3200
Piers Motley, Exmouth, February 26
A 19th century set of playing cards contained in a wood Mauchline-type box.
Estimate: £15-20
Hammer: £3100
Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for February 22-28, 2024.
‘Highest multiple over top estimate’ = Our selection of items from the top 20 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 20 highest hammer prices paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com
