Works of Art, Sculpture & Clocks

Spanning over 500 years of the Decorative arts, the Works of Art department holds four Fine & Decorative sales a year. Encompassing an extensive range of materials, objects and styles, the department handles items from beautiful sculpture and rare clocks to exquisite objects of vertu, stunning tapestries and collectables of historic significance.  Catering to connoisseurs, interior decorators and private clients alike, the sales offer a broad range of pieces to complement all settings, styles, and budgets.

Alongside the quarterly sales, the department handles House sales and Private Collections, recognising the uniquely personal passion that goes into the formation of these collections.  Recent single-owner sales include the George Farrow Collection and the Hugo Morley-Fletcher Collection.

Our specialist’s extensive knowledge and experience of current market trends ensures Roseberys are one of the leading sale rooms for works of art, sculpture and clocks.

Recent highlights include: an Italian Pietre dure panel from the Florentine Grand Ducal Workshops, after a design by Giuseppe Zocchia, mid-18th century, £343,600; a Charles II beadwork basket, c.1660, worked in coloured beads, £21,648; a fine and rare Berlin Chinoiserie tapestry of ‘The Emperor’s Banquet’, second quarter 18th century, £41,840; a North Italian marble relief of Marcus Curtius, first half 17th century, £91,240; a pair of rare extinct taxidermy New Zealand Huia birds, late 19th century, £52,240; A rare personal collection of items relating to Florence Nightingale, originally belonging to Eliza Francis “Fanny” Pettit, her companion in later life, £25, 584; and a George III gilt-bronze mounted musical bracket clock, by George Prior made for the Turkish Market, London, last quarter 18th century, £39,240.

Whether you have a single item or a whole collection, our in-house team of specialists have a wealth of experience and knowledge and are available for complimentary auction valuations and to advise on the current market. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team.