Newfoundland dogs were truly multipurpose animals.  Capable of working in the cold water as setters and haulers of nets and as retrievers of hooked fish in the Arctic North and of hunting birds and other game in the interior, retrieving sea birds and ducks from the water as well as hauling sleds and carts that were loaded down with fish, furs, lumber, and other raw materials.

This mounted ancestral Newfoundland or St. John’s water dog head was a local adaptation of the rough cur dog that was so common among the English working class.  The collar with brass label which reads 'H. Cunningham, Polar Bear Exhibition'.  The shield shaped plaque 45cm long.

For Auction 27th November, Antique and Interiors Sale

This exquisite Diamond and Sapphire ring 

will be sold in the Antiques and Interiors Auction 

on Wednesday 27th November from 10am

Stylish Danes

We have a super collection of Royal Copenhagen Danish Studio pottery going for Auction on 27th November

Size does matter ......

This Victorian pine dresser base is huge and needs to be seen to be believed!

For Auction on 27th November from 10am in the Antiques and Interiors Sale

Come along and view on:
Saturday 23rd November 10am-1pm
Tuesday 26th November 2pm-6pm
and morning of Auction from 9am

Art from the North

Local scenes to be sold in the Antique and Interiors Sale 27th November 2019 from 10am

North East Ken Watts for Auction at Boldon

Four Ken Watts paintings to be sold on Wednesday 27th November, Antique and Interiors Sale

Local artist Mr Kenneth John William Watts was born in 1932

in Forest Hill, New Addington, London. He spent his national

service in Kenya staying in the army until the late 1950's when

he made his move to the North East. After moving to

Jarrow Kenneth Watts started capturing the street scenes of the

local area and created minutely detailed paintings of nearby

streets.  His love of drawing developed at a very young age; he

briefly attended drawing classes at night school in his teens but

was mostly self-taught.  He started to paint the fast-

changing townscapes of Jarrow and surrounding areas in the

early 1960's developing his technique and skills as he worked.  In

the late 60’s and early 70’s Kenneth Watts had a deep

involvement in the Jarrow Art Group and was instrumental in

organising exhibitions.  

He then went on to set up the Bede Gallery with Vince

Rea and painted a huge mural in Sunderland; as well as

having many major exhibitions, including London’s Prestigious

Serpentine Gallery. 

In later years he attended Sunderland University fulfilling his

dream of obtaining a first-class Fine Arts degree which he

saw as recognition by the establishment.   In 2014 in the middle

of his Master’s degree he became unwell, sadly passing away

before it was finished. 

View of the Toon

One of many lots to be sold on Wednesday 27th November from 10am.

The online catalogue will be available from 5pm on Friday 22nd November.

Viewing is on Saturday 23rd November 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 26th November 2pm - 6pm
and morning of Auction from 9am

Valuations and Accepting Entries for Auction

We have a few spaces available to book items in this week:

Wednesday 20th November 9.30-4.30 

and 

Thursday 21st November 9.30-12.30

Please call 0191 537 2630 to book a slot 

and have a pre-Christmas clear out.

1 IN 3 CHILDREN ARE LIVING IN POVERTY

You can help Cash for Kids make sure they have presents to open on Christmas morning

 

When you donate your gifts we'll make sure they get to disadvantaged children near you.

All gifts should be new and unwrapped, and you can drop them off at Boldon Auction Galleries until Thursday 12th December.

Thank you for making a difference

to local children this Christmas

Our Christmas Gift Sale will be held on 
Wednesday 18th December from 10am. 

The sale will be live to view online by Friday 13th December.

Viewing will take place on 
Saturday 14th December 10am to 1pm 
Tuesday 17th December 2pm to 6pm 
and on the morning of the sale from 9am

Two cars sold in the General Sale on 13th November

Fiat Panda Active, 2009, 1108cc, petrol, black, mileage 66,746, MOT to 21st March 2020.  (Please note no V5) sold for £340

Hyundai Classic, 2009, 1.2cc, petrol, grey, mileage 17,900, MOT to 31st October 2020, last service 21st May 2019 at 17,893 miles sold for £1,250

A Youngers Afromosia dining room suite comprising; sideboard, drawer leaf table and six chairs sold for £250 in the General Sale 13th November

A collection of 9 prints, after Mick Cawston, all signed and numbered in pencil, sold for £650 in the General Sale 13th November 2019

We have three Auctions left in 2019

Antique and Interiors Sale 27th November

General Sale 11th December

Christmas Gift Sale 18th December

All details of viewing times are on our website www.boldonauctions.co.uk

We are open for Valuations and Accepting Entries for Auction on Saturday 16th November from 10am - 1pm

Our Christmas Gift Sale will be held on 
Wednesday 18th December from 10am. 

The sale will be live to view online by Friday 13th December.

Viewing will take place on 
Saturday 14th December 10am to 1pm 
Tuesday 17th December 2pm to 6pm 
and on the morning of the sale from 9am

We were thrilled to find out this canny lamp could be a Clanny lamp!! The lamp sold for £1900 in our Antique and Interiors Sale on Wednesday 30th October

Style and Glamour - Lulu Guinness Bags for Auction

Perfect for those Christmas events Ladies or Gentlemen a special Christmas Gift ?

Lulu Guinness Handbags for auction in the General Sale on Wednesday 13th November

Red perspex ‘Stacked Lips’ clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box
Estimate £40 - £60

                          

Black perspex ‘Baguette Jewel’ clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box

Estimate £50 - £60      

Rose Pink Perspex ‘Lips’ clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box

Estimate £40 - £60                      

                   

Black and White leather 'Flossie' clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box

Estimate £20 - £40      

Large Aubergine Perspex 'Lips' clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box

Estimate £60 - £80

Medium Lulu 'Doll Face Grace' black and chalk bag from Lulu Guinness, with box

Estimate £30 - £50

Black Cherry 'Wink' bag from Lulu Guinness, with box

Estimate £40 - £60

Black and Red 'Glitter Lipstick' pouch from Lulu Guinness, with box

Estimate £20 - £40

Black Cherry studded snakeskin design 'Padded Lips' clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box

Estimate £40 - £60

Neon Pink Perspex ‘Lips’ clutch bag from Lulu Guinness, with dust bag and box

Estimate £40 - £60

Viewing is on
Saturday 9th November 10am - 1pm

Tuesday 12th November 2pm - 6pm

and morning of sale from 9am

and online at www.boldonauctions.co.uk from 5pm Friday 8th November

      

Autumn Valuations

Although it is a typical Autumnal day outside we are open for Valuations at Boldon Auction Galleries and a warm welcome awaits

Open Friday 1st November 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm

and

Saturday 2nd November 10am-1pm 

(the Rugby will be on the big screen too!)

We had several lots of Mick Cawston prints in the Auction this week.  Limited editions, signed in pencil they proved extremely popular with both the bidders in the saleroom and online.

Lot 241 sold for £440, Lot 254 sold for £480, Lot 264 sold for £500.

Look out for the next lots of Mick Cawston to come up for auction on the 13th November.