Annabel Lewis of Bamfords said that Mark Wilson of Berryhill, Mansfield, whose name is well-known to many salerooms, is now registering to bid via online bidding platforms. He will then ring up with a late commission just before the lot goes up so the bid is taken manually.
He recently bid £1500 for a painting at the Derby saleroom.
In July 2007 Nottingham Insolvency Court made the former local government officer from Mansfield the subject of a Bankruptcy Restrictions Order for three and a half years.
The court ruled that Wilson, made bankrupt in July 2006, was guilty of unfit conduct for incurring liabilities, including thousands of pounds owed to at least 14 regional auctioneers as a result of failing to honour bids.
Wilson later told ATG that he will not bid for antiques at auction again.
