TOP SELLING LOTS
Rogers Jones, Cardiff, April 27
Ynys Môn (Anglesey), a coastal scene with flowers and path in the foreground by Sir Kyffin Williams, with Thackeray Gallery label with purchase date May 16, 1989, 20in x 2ft 6in (50 x 75cm).
Estimate: £18,000-25,000
Hammer: £34,000
Auctioneum, Bristol, timed online sale closed April 30
An early work contract for 17-year-old Diana Spencer dated May 22nd, 1979 for Solve Your Problem Ltd of Kensington Church Street, London.
Estimate: £5000-8000
Hammer: £7000
Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, April 25
Early 20th century Fabergé bowenite and demantoid carving modelled as a stylised kingfisher with eyes of circular-cut demantoid garnets.
Estimate: £1500-2000
Hammer: £10,000
HIGHEST MULTIPLE OVER TOP ESTIMATE
Leighton Hall Auctions, Staffordshire, April 25
Late 19th century bisque head doll with pierced ears, mohair wig and paperweight eyes, unmarked but probably Bru, 21in (52cm) high.
Estimate: £60-120
Hammer: £15,500
Bourne End Auctions, Buckinghamshire, May 1
A set of three Guangxu period famille rose ‘dragon and phoenix’ bowls, 7in (18cm) diameter.
Estimate: £100-150
Hammer: £5500
Boldon Auction Galleries, East Boldon, May 1
Two Qing jade bowls including large white jade marriage bowl with ring handles and a celadon cup with chilong handle.
Estimate: £30-50
Hammer: £14,000
Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for April 25-May 1, 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
