A TAPESTRY sold for £20,000, a dilapidated shepherd’s hut for £13,000 and a classic motorcycle for £43,000.
It’s been quite the year for a Dorset auctioneer.
Charterhouse Auctioneers have been looking back at some of their most memorable sales of 2021 as they describe “stunning results” despite the difficulties of the Covid pandemic.
Founder Richard Bromell said: “I always tend to look back over at the auctions we held over the year when at home over Christmas and New Year.
“It is time to reflect what was sold and to process 2021. Although the year was difficult for many reasons we still achieved many stunning results for our clients.”
The year started with a bang when a collection of walking sticks sold for an excess of £100,000 with buyers from England, America and Europe bidding to buy lots.
In the midst of the pandemic, Mr Bromell said “collectors will collect” no matter what.
Another collection to sell for over £100,000 was the residual contents from a country house. The star lot from this house was a large 18th century tapestry depicting Apollo which sold for £20,000.
One sale that “astounded” auctioneers was a dilapidated shepherd hut from a house near Shaftesbury. With holes in the roof and rotten woodwork, this sold for £13,000 to a buyer in London.
Star cars included a 2003 Noble M12 GTO 3R which sold for £40,000, a 1989 Porsche 911 Targa £37,000 and a barn stored 1975 Ford Escort RS2000 needing full restoration at £24,000.
Top classic motorcycle lots included a 2018 Manx Norvin for £43,000.
Visit charterhouse-auction.com for more information.
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