Wotton Auction Rooms Ltd

Biography

Wotton Auction Rooms Ltd Formally Sandoe Luce Panes (Fine Arts)

Our roots in the Cotswold and Severn Valley can be traced back to the middle of the lastcentury, In recent times we have specialised in the sale of antique and quality furniture and effects until now where we hold perhaps the largest regular
monthly sales in the ‘District – always over 1,400 lots, always attracting strong local, national and increasingly international interest with items valued from £20 to over £10,000.

Instructions come from various sources. Executors, solicitors, estate agents, individuals, local authorities, collectors and personal representatives regularly instruct us to act on their behalf. Our regular monthly sales include:

-Antique and later quality English and Continental furniture English
-European and Oriental Ceramics
-Silver and silver plate
-Pewter, copper and brassware
-Clocks and watches
-Jewellery, toys, & musical instruments
-English and Oriental carpets and rugs
-Oil paintings, watercolours and prints
-Engravings, drawings maps
-Antiquarian and modern books
-Ephemera, collectibles & glassware.

Why Sell at Auction?
There are many reasons why selling at auction is a wise alternative to selling unwanted items privately. Principally, however, the overriding reason is to obtain the highest possible price on the open market. There are no fixed values for antiques and because of the publicity and competition, bidding at a properly organised auction often results in prices exceeding those that can be obtained from a private sale or by other means.

Since we work for you on a commission basis it is in our joint interest to realise the maximum price for each item. We offer a complete auction service from single items to complete house clearances. Our specialty is relieving clients of all the worry and work involved. We undertake the whole job of sorting, listing appraising, removing all items, selling appropriate property and leaving the empty house presentable and ready for sale.

Getting Items to Auction
Small items can generally be collected at no charge. In other cases we can arrange for collection through good local contractors and deduct the cost from the proceeds.

Inspection
We are pleased to offer verbal valuations in clients homes free of charge Alternatively we can discuss the valuation at the auction rooms or from photographs.

Publicity
We have and extensive mailing list and ensure regular and specialist buyers are kept informed of particular sales. Widespread general publicity includes advertisements in both local, national and specialist publications.

Settlement
Net proceeds are normally issued within 10 days of sale.

Valuations
We undertake valuations for insurance, probate and family division. Please contact us at The Rooms for details of this service.