TOP SELLING LOTS
Roseberys, London, March 17
A 19th century Italian parchment Sefer Torah on parcel gilt silver-mounted wood and bone rollers in an associated 20th century breakfront parcel gilt arc, both apparently unmarked, 18in (46cm) high.
Estimate: £2000-4000
Hammer: £19,000
Stride & Son, Chichester, March 12
Probably early 20th century Chinese carved and pierced hardwood throne chairs and matching table.
Estimate: £1200-1400
Hammer: £15,000
Halls, Shrewsbury, March 17
Song Dynasty Jian ware ‘hare’s fur’ bowl, lustrous black glaze suffused with ochre streaks, 4in (10cm) diameter.
Estimate: £400-600
Hammer: £13,000
HIGHEST MULTIPLE OVER TOP ESTIMATE
Bamfords, Derby, March 12
D-Day map of a section of the Normandy beaches marked Defences Ryes. Sheet 37/18 SW Top Secret.
Estimate: £50-60
Hammer: £2000
Wessex Auction Rooms, Chippenham, March 13
A bottle of Lagavulin Island of Islay Malt Whisky together with a bottle of Glenmoriston Old Farm Scotch Whisky.
Estimate: £30-50
Hammer: £1500
Bellmans, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, March 10
Late Qing Thai market benjarong porcelain cadogan teapot together with an extensively broken teapot and cover with similar decoration.
Estimate: £80-120
Hammer: £2400
Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on thesaleroom.com for March 10-17, 2021.
‘Highest multiple over top estimate’ = Our selection of items from the top 20 highest hammer prices as a multiple of the high estimate paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com
‘Top selling lots’ = Our selection of items from the top 20 highest hammer prices paid by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com
