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The Portcullis Auction Room – Upcoming Sale

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Thursday 16th July 2026 at 11am

The sale will consist of 455 lots of antique furniture; paintings; watercolour drawings; prints on paper; jewellery; ceramics and glassware; textiles; metalware; books; ephemera and works of art.

Most lots are sourced from private individuals or local house clearance and deceased estates.

Viewing dates for the July sale are as follows:
Tuesday 14th July 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday 15th July 9.00am to 5.00pm
Thursday 16th July 9.00am to start of sale at 11.00am.

Please contact the Saleroom on 01584 878822 or fineart@mccartneys.co.uk for more information.

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Sale Report

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The Portcullis Auction Room – 18th June 2026

 

McCartneys Portcullis Auction Room report another excellent sale on the 18th June. There was considerable pre-sale interest and enthusiastic bidding from the internet platforms and in the room.

There were 535 lots of antiques and art offered, all privately entered or from local house clearances, comprising furniture; oil and watercolour paintings; silver; a single owner collection of fine jewellery; ceramics and glass; antique textiles; ephemera and books; rugs and carpets and works of art.

Similar lots are invited for our forthcoming sale to be held on 16th July.

Please contact the office on 01584 878822 for valuations and advice on consigning.

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Upcoming Sale

Posted on by Amy Paddock

The Portcullis Auction Room – Upcoming Sale

 

Thursday 18th June at 11am

Viewing for the sale is as follows:
16th June 2pm to 5pm
17th June 9am to 5pm
18th June 9am to start of sale at 11am

The sale will consist of approximately 500 lots of antique furniture; paintings; watercolour drawings; prints on paper; silver; jewellery; ceramics and glassware; textiles; metalware; books; ephemera and works of art. Most lots are sourced from private individuals or local house clearance and deceased estates.

Call us on 01584 878822 for further information or click here.

 

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Sale Report – The Portcullis Auction Room

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Sale Report – The Portcullis Auction Room – 14th May 2026

 

McCartneys Portcullis Auction Room report another excellent sale on the 14th May. There was considerable pre-sale interest and enthusiastic bidding from the internet platforms and in the room.

There were 535 lots of antiques and art offered, all privately entered or from local house clearances, comprising the usual eclectic mix of oak, mahogany and pine English and Continental furniture dating from c.1700-1900; oil and watercolour paintings; fine silver; jewellery; ceramics and glass; antique textiles; ephemera; rugs and carpets and works of art.
Similar lots are invited for entry onto the forthcoming sale on 18th June. Consignment and valuation days will be held on the following days:

Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May between 9.00am & 4.30pm

Contact us on 01584 878822 or fineart@mccartneys.co.uk for more information.

 

 

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Fine Art Sale Report

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Fine Art Sale Report – 16th April 2026

McCartneys Portcullis Auction Room report an excellent sale on the 16th April.

There was considerable pre-sale interest and spirited bidding from the internet platforms and in the room.

There were in excess of 470 lots of antiques and art offered, all privately entered or from local house clearances, one of which was an extensive single owner collection of ceramics which included Royal Worcester; Royal Doulton; Beswick and other factories.

Similar lots are invited for entry onto the forthcoming sale on 14th May. Consignment and valuation days will be held on the following days between 9.00am & 4.30pm:

21st, 22nd, 23rd April

28th, 29th, 30th April

Contact the office on 01584 878822 for more information or email us at fineart@mccartneys.co.uk

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The Portcullis Auction Room – February Sale

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The Portcullis Auction Room looks forward to welcoming you to our February sale on Thursday 19th February at 11am.

Viewing for the sale is as follows:
17th February 2pm to 5pm
18th February 9am to 5pm
19th February 9am to start of sale at 11am

Call us on 01584 878822 for further information or CLICK HERE  for the catalogue.

 

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Fine Art Sale Report

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Fine Art Sale Report – 22nd January 2026

 

McCartneys Portcullis Auction Room reports a typically smaller sale of 350 lots for January. However, results were very buoyant generally with enthusiastic bidding both in the room and on the internet platforms.

Join us for the next sale on 19th February 2026 – Entries are invited on 3rd, 4th & 5th February between 9.00am & 4.30pm.

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McCartneys Fine Art & Antique Sales 2026

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Fine Art & Antiques Sales – 2026 Dates Now Available

 

Following a successful 2025, we are pleased to announce our Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables sale dates for 2026.

Held in The Auction Room at our Head Office, Ludlow Livestock Market, our monthly sales continue to go from strength to strength. With a bespoke sale room designed specifically for antiques and fine art, the department has enjoyed strong vendor support and competitive bidding throughout 2025, regularly attracting 500–600 lots per sale.

Our experienced Auction House team, including qualified valuers, dedicated administration staff and knowledgeable sale room porters, are on hand at every stage to offer advice, guidance and practical support. Whether you are consigning a single item or a full collection, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional and approachable service.

In addition to our monthly auctions, we offer assistance with house clearances, along with valuations for sale and probate purposes, providing a complete and trusted service for clients across the region and beyond.

All sales benefit from two online bidding platforms, alongside the option to attend and bid in person in the sale room, ensuring maximum exposure and competitive bidding for every lot.

With the momentum built throughout 2025, we look forward to another strong year of sales in 2026 and welcoming both new and returning clients to our Auction Room in Ludlow.

For further information, sale dates, or to arrange a valuation, please contact our Auction House team:

01584 878822

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Fine Art, Antique and Collectables Sale Report – Thursday 16th January 2025

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What a start to our calendar of sales for 2025, an excellent catalogue of quality items covering a wide range of lots.

We were able to offer several lots of studio pottery from private individuals which created lots of interest with many lots selling from £400 – £1,400 this type of pottery is extremely popular at the moment.

Lot 26 was an earthenware dairy bowl complete with a cast inglenook pan, the dairy bowls rarely come to sale and spirited bidding led to a final figure of £1,050.

Ceramics and accessories sold from £520 – £720 again with lots of on-line bidders.

Our picture section received a watercolour by James Dickson Innes 1887 – 1914 a water colour of Kidwelly castle signed lots of on-line and phone bids culminated in a figure of £2,800.

A lovely selection of Elizabeth Full Sovereigns sold from £420 – £460

Silver ware always popular sold to £500 for a George V teapot. Gold items on offer realised £800 for lot 293 a Victorian Bracelet. A gold signet ring 20g sold to £850,Pair of 18ct cufflinks 14g @ £600,a Victorian Bracelet & sovereign combined @ £1,900,Necklet chain 51g sold to £950.

A fantastic sale result with two on-line bidding platforms, phone bids, and lots of people in the sale room we look forward to our next sale on February 20th ‘ 11.00am.

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