Fine Furniture & Collections

A two-day sale on 7th & 8th October

Day 1

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Our Autumn Fine Furniture & Collections sale presents a wonderful gathering of English furniture, clocks and works of decorative art, bringing together pieces of distinguished provenance, remarkable rarity and enduring appeal.

The sale opens with a private collection comprising more than 80 lots, offering an impressive introduction to the two-day auction. Of particular note is a fine group of Regency furniture, alongside an excellent collection of late 17th-century longcase clocks, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship of their respective periods.

Among the most distinguished offerings of Day One is The Combe Suite (lots 129–133), an important collection of George II period seating furniture, attributed to the celebrated cabinet-maker Paul Saunders. The suite was formerly at Combe, the Grade I Elizabethan manor house in Devon, and represents a compelling combination of exceptional craftsmanship, architectural provenance and aristocratic English taste. Another fine George II piece is lot 128, a handsome mahogany side table in the manner of William Kent, estimated at £20,000-30,000 it was acquired by the current vendor from the Pelham Galleries in 1977.

Further highlights include a superb William and Mary walnut and marquetry cabinet on chest, notable for its sophisticated decoration and quality of execution. Originally acquired from H. W. Keil, the cabinet carries an estimate of £15,000–£25,000 and will be of particular interest to collectors of early English cabinet furniture.

The Oak and Country section offers a particularly evocative selection of early English furniture and decorative arts. Among its rarities is an Elizabeth I painted sycamore trencher (lot 225, estimate £1,000–£1,500), exceptionally decorated with the Story of Susanna. Dating from the Tudor period, such surviving examples are rare and provide a fascinating insight into the decorative traditions and domestic life of Elizabethan England.

Perhaps the most important piece in the section is the very rare and fine Henry VIII marriage chest (lot 198), estimated at £20,000–£30,000. A striking survivor from one of the most celebrated periods of English history, it combines historical resonance with the distinctive character and craftsmanship of early Tudor furniture.

From Tudor and Elizabethan treasures to the refined elegance of the Regency period, this sale offers collectors a distinguished selection of English furniture and decorative arts, united by rarity, quality and provenance.

We are accepting entries for January 2027 you have a single item or a collection, do not hesitate to contact our specialist:

Mark Yuan-Richards on 01722 411854 or myr@woolleys.live