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Michael Ayrton (1921 - 1975), 'Tricephalic' Signed and numbered 4/9 Bronze 24.54in. high

Michael Ayrton (1921 - 1975), 'Tricephalic'
Signed and numbered 4/9 Bronze 24.54in. high
Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000. To be featured in the 12th April sale
This bronze is one of a number of works by modern British and European artists to feature in the auction to include Elisabeth Frink, Graham Sutherland and Sybil Andrews.

Forthcoming Sales in 2012

For Grove Auctions sale dates, please click here.

Paintings and Drawings, Furniture and Works of Art

April 12th

(Last date for entries: March 9th)

 

Thursday 23rd February

Thursday 22nd March

Thursday 17th May

Thursday 9th August

Thursday 13th September

Thursday 18th October

FREE SILVER AND JEWELLERY VALUATION MORNINGS 2012

No appointment is necessary

The valuation mornings will take place between 9.30am - 12.30pm at
The Dorchester Fine Art Salerooms, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QS

A Louis Vuitton shoe trunk. Sold for £7,590

A Louis Vuitton shoe trunk. Sold for £7,590

Entries now being invited

Vintage Clothing and Accessories

September 5th

It's back! Following the huge success of the last three vintage clothing sales held at Duke's Grove Auctions, a further sale has been scheduled for September 5th. Items of particular interest include designer leatherware such as luggage and handbags, cocktail and evening gowns from the 1920's through to the 1980's, period costume pre 1920 and accessories including hats, gloves, shoes and fans. Antiques fabrics and lace are also popular.

For more information about consigning to the auction, please contact Deborah Doyle on 01305 265080 / 01305 257544.


2012 Auctions

Asian Art

May 10th

Jewellery and silver, Furniture and Works of Art

June 21st and 22nd

(Last date for entries: May 8th)

This sale will include The Morrell collection of over 300 bottle and sauce labels and related material including reference books.

Ceramics and Glass, Furniture and Works of Art

August 2nd

(Last date for entries: June 29th)

Paintings and Drawings, Furniture and Works of Art

September 27th

(Last date for entries: August 24th)

Asian Art

November 8th

Jewellery and Silver, Furniture and Works of Art

December 6th and 7th

(Last date for entries: October 26th)

A 19th century ormolu and lacquered bronze chinoiserie clock. Sold for £64,530

A 19th century ormolu and lacquered bronze chinoiserie clock.
Sold for £64,530

Recent Sales

Ceramics and Glass, Furniture and Works of Art

February 9th

(Last date for entries: January 6th)


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Please click the link below to be taken to the e-version of the catalogue:
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MELPLASH COURT HOUSE SALE NETS OVER £3 MILLION

"Duke's sale of the contents of Melplash Court, near Bridport, became one of the highest grossing 'on-the-premises' sales ever conducted by a provincial auctioneer."

Antiques Trade Gazette Issue 1959 - For a full review of the sale see http://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/7680.aspx

A Qianlong mark and period hardwood carving of Lohan achieved the highest price in the 3-day sale selling for £382,400
A Qianlong mark and period hardwood carving of Lohan achieved the highest price in the 3-day sale selling for £382,400

PART I

Wednesday 22nd September
at 10.30am

Including glass, ceramics, books, Russian icons and manuscripts, textiles, silver and plate, clocks and works of art.

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Reflections of the Orient

Thursday 23rd September
at 10.30am

Including jade, Chinese robes and textiles, Oriental works of art, ivory, bronze and sculpture, Japanese wood and laquer, oriental jewellery, ceramics and pictures.

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PART II

Friday 24th September
at 10.30am

Including paintings, furniture and outside effects.

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Contact Information

Dukes Auctioneers
Contact Details

Duke's
The Dorchester Fine Art Saleroom
Weymouth Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1QS
UK
Tel:  +44 (0) 1305 265 080
Fax: +44 (0) 1305 260 101
Email: enquiries@dukes-auctions.com

This website provides basic contact information and links to our auction catalogues. If you need more information, please get in touch via telephone, fax, email or in person at our Dorchester Offices.
We shall be very pleased to hear from you.

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