Our latest Country House Sale offered a refined selection of fine furniture, decorative objects and traditional artworks and collectors responded with enthusiasm. From historic Chinese porcelain to signature Yorkshire oak furniture, the auction presented a rich variety of pieces, each full of character and craftsmanship. Below, we take a look at some of the standout results.
Furniture with Presence and Provenance
Furniture was one of the strongest categories in the sale, with early and regional pieces drawing competitive bidding.
The top result came from a superb 18th-century North Italian walnut commode, featuring a parquetry inlay and brass ring handles. Its elegant proportions and fine detailing helped it reach an impressive £4,300 Lot 6484. A true centrepiece for any period interior.
Equally eye-catching was a set of eight oak high lattice back dining chairs by Robert Thompson’s Mouseman workshop, a sought-after name in Yorkshire oak. Well preserved and rich with traditional adzing, the set achieved £4,100 Lot 6277, reaffirming the strong collector demand for Mouseman design.
Joining it was a bold and rustic Gnomeman oak refectory table by Thomas Whittaker of Littlebeck, near Whitby. With its thick adzed top and substantial construction, this practical yet sculptural piece brought £4,000, rounding out a strong showing for handmade English oak.