IN PERSON: If you want to experience the atmosphere of the Auction Room the best way to do this is always to turn up in person. You simply register your personal details at Reception (so leave at least 10 minutes for this before your lot in case there is a queue) and you are issued with a paddle number which you hold up to the auctioneer when you wish to bid. If you haven't done so already you can view your lot(s) this way on the same day. There is time before each auction starts to do this however if you ask the staff on duty they can bring lots to you for inspection if the auction has began.

COMMISSION/ABSENTEE BID: If you are unable to attend the sale in person or would like the Auctioneer to bid on your behalf you can leave a bid on our website when registed (up to 30 minuets before the auction begins) and you'll receive and e-mail confirming them. Alternatively send them to bids@andersonandgarland.com or telephone our team on 0191 430 3000 and we'll be happy to add them for you. We will try to secure the item for you as reasonably as is allowed by other bids and the reserve price, if any. Commissions placed by telephone, fax or e-mail are made only at the buyer's own risk.

INTERNET BIDDING: You an also bid live via our website. When choosing to bid live via www.andersonandgarland.com you will need to register, using a bank card, to verify your address details. We would ask for you to register before the sale to make sure that you are verified for when you come to bid in the auction. To bid live on the sale day you will access the sale by going to www.andersonandgarland.com and clicking on the sale this will have a grey banner across the sale photograph which says 'bid live'. Please click on this and it will take you to the sale. Please note the bid live banner only appears once the sale commences on the sale day and is not there beforehand. 

You can also bid live on www.the-saleroom.com however this is hosting site charges an additional 6% (plus VAT).

TELEPHONE: Telephone bids are only available for lots estimated at over £250. Lots which are bought for less than £250 via telephone bidding will incur a £10 (plus VAT) per lot charge. We only accept telephone bidding registrations up to the day prior to the lot in question going under the hammer. At the point of registration all new bidders will be required to submit proof of identification and address. This can be either a current driver's licence or ID card showing the registered address, or a passport together with a recent utility bill bearing the registered address which can be emailed to a.orgill@andersonandgarland.com. Only when this identification is received can the registration process be completed and your telephone line will then be secured for you. As the number of telephone lines are limited, early booking is recommended. (We also recommend that you leave an “emergency cover bid" in case we are unable to reach you by telephone). Please note - there are inherent dangers with telephone bidding; despite our best efforts, Anderson & Garland Ltd. may be unable to contact the intending bidder at the appropriate time. All such arrangements are therefore made entirely at the intending bidder’s risk.

Auction: Christmas Country House & Fine Interiors Auction, 29th Nov, 2024

This year’s Christmas Country House & Fine Interiors Auction promises to be a truly memorable event, showcasing a wealth of rare and remarkable treasures perfect for any collection - or as extraordinary Christmas gifts!

We begin with an exquisite offering of Asian and European Ceramics and Works of Art. Star items include a breathtaking Chinese jar from the Northern Song Dynasty, which has been preserved within a Northumbrian family collection for over 75 years; a fine Lladro ‘Cinderella’s Arrival’ figural group; a Yuan Dynasty Cizhou ware vase’; and an extraordinary Chinese carved jade dagger and sheath.

Our Fine Pictures collection features a stunning view of Venice’s Grand Canal, attributed to a follower of Canaletto. Other highlights include enchanting regional scenes by celebrated Northern artist Ralph Hedley, along with portraits by beloved British painters such as Sir John Edward Millais and Norman Stansfield Cornish.

For miniature enthusiasts, the auction includes a selection of charming portraits, such as a finely painted 18th-century miniature of a Georgian nobleman attributed to John Smart, a collector’s gem from the era.

Furniture aficionados will delight in an array of impressive pieces, from a fine collection by renowned craftsman Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, including custom-made dining furniture designed specifically for a grand Northumbrian estate, to large and impressive George III pieces including a masterfully inlaid mahogany bookcase and oak settle.

Join us for the Christmas Country House & Fine Interiors Auction on the 28th and 29th of November 2024, and discover an impressive array of art, furnishings, and antiques sure to add a timeless touch of elegance to any home. Viewing is encouraged and our open dates are: Fri 22/11/24 10am-4.30pm, Sat 23/11/24 10am-12.30pm, Mon 25/11/24 10am-2pm.

Viewing

Fri 22/11/24 10am-4.30pm
Sat 23/11/24 10am-12.30pm
Mon 25/11/24 10am-2pm

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For full Auction Terms and Conditions please click here.

While an identification of damage is given in some instances, an absence of such advice does not imply the lot is free from defect. All condition reports whether verbal or in writing are given as a matter of courtesy and are statements of opinion. Condition reports are not exhaustive and may not encompass all defects deemed to be fair wear and tear which may be commensurate with age. The Auctioneers will not be responsible for any defects not mentioned in condition reports. All prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect any lot on which they intend to bid and fully satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Any post-sale enquiries from buyers must be made within 10 working days of the auction.