May/22/2026

Fine Art & Antiques

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

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