Bearne's

Biography

The Name of Bearne's has been associated with sales of antiques in the Westcountry for sixty years. The Firm was started in 1945 by Arthur Bearne and the twenty two sales that he held in his first year of trading averaged a total of £269 each. Today, 60 years later, Bearne's retains much of the 'family firm' ethos, with Richard Bearne, Arthur's grandson, as company chairman. This family tradition is bolstered by the other experts and staff who have remained with the firm over the years, making Bearne's one of the leading firms of provincial Fine Art Auctioneers.

Clients are welcome to bring objects to St Edmund's Court for advice. A verbal opinion of value will be given without charge or obligation. Bearne's are also pleased to call to inspect items by appointment at a client's home or bank and again no charge is made for this service.

 

Bearne's has one of the most comprehensive sets of auction records and files in the United Kingdom . The extensive reference library together with specialist internet programmes complements the knowledge and experience of Bearne's experts and enables them to assist owners with the identification and valuation of works of art. Bearne's also has access to national and local Museums and Art Galleries and other academic authorities both for research and sale notification.

 

Bearne's provide:

 

- Regular Auction s & Sales

- Probate & Insurance Valuations

- House Clearances

- Free Valuations For Sale Items

- Free Home Visits

- Catalogues available for each sale

- Online catalogues

 

Departmental Valuers at Bearne's:

 

Insurance & Probate Valuations: Andrew Thomas & Richard Bearne

Jewellery: Jethro Marles

Pictures: Daniel Goddard & Martin Scadgell

Furniture: Gillian Westell & Richard Bearne

Silver & Works of Art: Martin McIlroy

Ceramics: Nic Saintey & Jack Whyte

Books & Photographs: Richard Bearne