Auction Intelligence
Auctions to Watch Next Week
Several interesting auctions are taking place across the UK next week, with catalogues containing everything from traditional furniture to decorative antiques and modern design pieces.
After scanning the catalogues we’ve identified a number of lots likely to attract dealer interest, including several potential trade buys and decorative stock pieces suitable for antique shops and interior designers.
⭐ Next Week’s Star Lots
These are the standout pieces from next week’s catalogues — items likely to attract strong interest from dealers and interior buyers.
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Estimate: £300–£500
Auction: [Auction Name]
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A classic Georgian chest with bracket feet and good proportions. Pieces like this remain highly liquid stock in the decorative antiques trade and continue to perform well in interiors auctions.
Victorian Oak Refectory Table
Estimate: £200–£400
Auction: [Auction Name]
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Large farmhouse dining tables remain popular with both interior designers and hospitality buyers. Refectory tables are consistently among the most reliable pieces of furniture in regional interiors sales.
Campaign Folding Chair
Estimate: £80–£120
Auction: [Auction Name]
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Campaign furniture has a loyal collector base and compact examples like folding chairs can perform strongly relative to modest estimates.
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💰 Top 10 Undervalued Lots
Large interiors sales often contain overlooked pieces that can represent good buying opportunities for dealers.
The following lots combine reasonable estimates with strong resale potential.
Georgian chest of drawers — estimate £80–£120
Victorian refectory table — estimate £120–£200
Campaign chest — estimate £150–£250
Mahogany sideboard — estimate £100–£150
Regency console table — estimate £120–£180
Pair of armchairs — estimate £80–£120
French gilt mirror — estimate £70–£100
Edwardian display cabinet — estimate £90–£140
Large Persian rug — estimate £120–£200
Marble top coffee table — estimate £60–£90
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🪑 Best Furniture Coming Up
Furniture continues to dominate many interiors catalogues, particularly practical pieces suitable for modern homes.
Some of the more interesting furniture lots appearing next week include:
Oak Refectory Dining Table
Estimate £120–£200
Auction: [Auction Name]
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Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Estimate £80–£120
Auction: [Auction Name]
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Victorian Sideboard
Estimate £100–£180
Auction: [Auction Name]
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🎨 Interesting Decorative Lots
Alongside furniture, a number of decorative pieces appear in next week’s catalogues that may appeal to dealers looking for smaller stock items.
Examples include:
• Studio pottery vase
• Pair of brass table lamps
• Decorative copper kitchenware
• Moorcroft bowl
These types of decorative objects often sell quickly in antiques shops and interiors stores.
📊 Market Insight
Decorative furniture suitable for modern interiors continues to dominate supply in regional interiors auctions. Dining furniture, storage pieces and occasional tables remain among the most liquid categories for dealers sourcing stock.
Large mixed interiors catalogues also tend to contain smaller decorative items that can represent attractive buying opportunities when estimates remain modest.
📍 Auctions Worth Browsing
The following catalogues appear particularly interesting next week:
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Approx. [number] lots of furniture, mirrors and decorative antiques.
[Auction House] – [Auction Name]
Catalogue featuring traditional furniture and interior decorative pieces.
[Auction House] – [Auction Name]
Mixed interiors sale including furniture, ceramics and artwork.
Auction Intelligence
These are just some of the more interesting lots appearing in auction catalogues next week. As always, condition and viewing remain key, but several pieces here could attract strong interest from dealers and interior buyers.
Simon Wilcock
Just Got Listed – Auction Intelligence
