Inviting Entries: The Country House Sale

We are now inviting entries for our upcoming Country House Sale, at David Duggleby, where we celebrate the elegance and charm of country living. If you have exceptional pieces to sell, whether they are antiques, fine art, or decorative objects, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase them in front of a discerning audience of buyers. The deadline for entries is Friday 31 January.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the standout results from last year, highlight the exciting lots already consigned, and share how you can include your own items in this prestigious sale. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event.

Previous Results

Our Country House Sales have consistently delivered outstanding results, with many lots exceeding expectations. From timeless antiques to fine ceramics, our auctions provide the ideal platform for your treasured items to find a new home. In previous years, we’ve seen remarkable success with high-end furniture, statement artwork, and rare decorative pieces, testament to the enduring appeal of country house collections.

Decorative Objects

Above, Left to Right: Lot 6058, Lot 1257, Lot 1246 and Lot 1094.

Lot Number: 6058
Sally Arnup, FRBS, ARCA (1930-2015): "Little Owl," bronze sculpture, signed and numbered VVX. Sold For: £3,900.

Lot Number: 1257
Rhinoceros horn libation cup with gilt metal mounts, likely 18th century. The cup is of naturalistic form, carved with veins, featuring a gilt figural handle, mounted on a gilt knopped stem and quatrefoil base embossed and chased with trophies and foliate motifs. Sold For: £14,500.

Lot Number: 1246
Greek Attic black-figured eye cup, of typical form with twin handles. The exterior is painted with erotic figures flanked by apotropaic eyes, and the black interior features a reserved tondo with a ring dot motif, set on a pedestal foot. Sold For: £13,000.

Lot Number: 1094
Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal (Australian, 1863-1931), "Diana Wounded," bronze sculpture with black patina, signed and dated "B MacKennal 1905." Sold For: £11,000.

Furniture & Art

Above, Left to Right: Lot 6184, Lot 6241, Lot 1309 and Lot 6236.

Lot Number: 6184
John Wootton (British 1678-1764): Extensive Italianate Capriccio Landscape with Classical Pastoral Figures, oil on canvas, indistinctly signed lower center "J Wootton."
Sold For: £10,000

Lot Number: 6241
Mouseman - Adzed oak pedestal chest, fitted with six drawers, each with a turned handle, panelled sides, on octagonal feet. By the workshop of Robert Thompson, Kilburn. Provenance: This lot is consigned from a direct descendant of Robert Thompson, the great-grandfather of the vendor. Sold For: £5,200

Lot Number: 1309
In the manner of Tiffany & Co. - Bronze "Chased Pod" design floor lamp with a "Maple Leaf" dome leaded glass shade, decorated with flowers in blue and green shades. Features six branches on a column decorated with stylized trailing stems, terminating at a circular base with plant motifs on scrolled feet. The base is stamped "Tiffany Studios New York 379," and the inner shade is stamped "Tiffany Studios New York [...]" Sold For: £20,000

Lot Number: 6236
Mouseman - Unusual circa 1930s adzed oak tub-shaped armchair with a barrel-back and woven leather. This chair attracted significant attention from various news outlets, including the Antiques Trade Gazette, The Gazette & Herald, The York Press, The Scunthorpe Telegraph, and The Hull Daily Mail. It achieved an impressive sale price of £10,500. Find out more about it and the rest of the sale here.

Already Consigned

We’ve already received some beautiful consignments for this sale, including a wonderful selection of decorative objects and furniture that will no doubt attract interest. These items exemplify the quality and variety we are known for in our Country House Auctions.

Decorative Objects

We are delighted to have secured a stunning selection of decorative objects for the Country House Sale. Highlights include a large 18th-century Meissen plate painted in a chinoiserie style, a pair of tall 19th-century Chinese vases with mountainous landscapes, a turn-of-the-century Royal Worcester oval plaque hand-painted by Harry Davis depicting a rare farmyard scene, and an early 20th-century Wedgwood Fairland lustre vase by Daisy Makeig-Jones. These pieces span a range of styles and periods, all perfectly capturing the timeless appeal of country living.

Furniture

In addition to decorative objects, we’ve secured several remarkable pieces of furniture for the sale. Highlights include a 17th-century inlaid oak court cupboard with intricate carvings and an inscription dated 1618, a George III mahogany serpentine chest with brass fittings and a baize-lined slide, and a Mouseman oak sideboard from Robert Thompson’s Kilburn workshop, complete with the signature carved mouse. Also featured is a large dapple-grey rocking horse in the manner of F. H. Ayres, with glass eyes and leather tack. Each piece is chosen for its exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance.

Contact Us Today

If you have similar items to sell—whether furniture, decorative objects, or anything else that fits the Country House theme—we’d love to hear from you. Our team is ready to discuss your consignment and help you through the process.

This year, we are particularly focused on decorative objects for our Country House Sale, as they consistently captivate collectors and bring charm to any collection. From finely crafted ceramics to rare objets d'art, these pieces add character and elegance to any country home. We’ve written more about what we’re seeking and the types of decorative items that typically perform well in our Antiques & Decorative Objects sale. You can read this article here.

The deadline for entries to the Country House Sale is Friday 31 January, so please contact us today to ensure your items are included in this highly anticipated event.