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TOP SELLING LOTS

Kinghams, Moreton-In-Marsh, May 11

Grotesque stoneware jar and cover by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers, 1884, 11in (27cm) high.

Estimate: £80,000-120,000

Hammer: £90,000

Roseberys, London, May 16

Qing 17th and 18th century Mughal-style pale celadon jade lobed twin-handled bowl, 8in (20cm) wide, with John Sparks provenance.

Estimate: £15,000-20,000

Hammer: £38,000

Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, May 17

WSPU Suffragette Medal and associated items to hunger striker Jessie Landale Cumberland dated May 21, 1914.

Estimate: £7000-10,000

Hammer: £14,500

Denhams, Horsham, May 17

Linley a beech and birds eye maple extending twin pillar dining table marked David Linley 1995.

Estimate: £1000-1500

Hammer: £18,000

HIGHEST PRICE OVER ESTIMATE

De Zwann, Amsterdam, May 11

Six small Chinese handling jades including a kylin, two feline groups, a doublegourd, a vine and a hand citron.

Estimate: €100-200

Hammer: €7500 (£6650)

Adam Partridge, West Ruislip, May 16

Royal Doulton green and deep red glazed flambe frog.

Estimate: £40-60

Hammer: £1900


Source: Bid Barometer is a snapshot of sales on 
thesaleroom.com for May 11-17, 2023.

‘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