A record sale to end another record year

Posted On: 15 Nov 2021 by Frank Harris

Clare Auction finished it's 8th year of trading with the best sale of the year. 93% of lots sold with an average lot value of £190.

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A record sale to end another record year

Clare auction has grown every year since forming and 2021 was no exception. Despite the barriers presented by Covid, Clare Auction had a record 12 months, increasing sales by 27%.

To cap it off the November sale was the second best sale in the business's history with 93% of lots sold at an average of £190 per lot.

Here are some of the highlights from the past year

A vintage Rolex oyster perpetual Submariner, marked 6538 - sold for £43,200 inc
A Daniel Quare, London: A very fine gold  repeating pair cased fusee pocket watch circa 1710. Watch No. 660 - sold for £11,280 inc
A very large vintage diamond solitaire ring with platinum shank, the stone being approx. 3.12cts. - Sold for £8,640 inc
A 1949 Moto Guzzi Airone 250cc motorbike, in fully restored condition - sold for £5,640 inc
An oil on board portrait in the manner of Augustus John (1878-1961) - sold for £6,720 inc

Looking forward

In 2021, Clare Auction invested heavily in new software and a new website to make the buying and selling process more efficient and easier to access. This means that 2022 will see more sales, reaching an even larger global audience of buyers.

We have also honed our skills in targeting the correct buyers for your lots. By networking with niche interest groups around the world, we are able to attract interest from collectors and enthusiasts that other salerooms fail to reach.

Lowest cost

Despite our success, Clare Auction remains the most cost effective auction in the region. Our 0% commission rate for vendors combined with our industry leading sale prices means that vendors make up to 40% more by selling at Clare Auction.

Items to sell?

If you have items to sell, contact us for a free appraisal and we'll guide you through the simple process and work to get you the best possible prices.