The Ceramic Art of Grace Seccombe: A Celebration of Australian Identity
From whimsical kookaburras to intricately detailed koalas, the ceramic art of Grace Seccombe endures in its aesthetic appeal and value more than 60 years after her death in 1956. Her sculptures, mainly depicting Australian native animals, are held in premier galleries and collections and continue to realise healthy hammer prices at auction. While ceramic sculpture […]
Breathing New Life into Auction Furniture
Transforming furniture bought at auction into valuable, eye-catching pieces is similar to the excitement of flipping houses, as popularised by TV shows like ‘The Block’. This creative endeavour is more than just a hobby; it’s an art form that can significantly enhance the value of your finds. If you acquire furniture from an auction at […]
Why album cover art is still important in the age of music streaming
From The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to Pink Floyd’s iconic Dark Side of the Moon, album cover art came to the fore in the 1960s and 70s as an essential part of rock music’s cultural significance. During this period, album packaging and design was elevated to an art form in itself, serving […]
Timeless Elegance to Modern Chic in Furniture Auction Finds
Furniture Auctions are veritable treasure troves for enthusiasts, brimming with an eclectic mix of styles that span the spectrum from time-honoured antiques to sleek, contemporary designs.Each auction unveils a fascinating array of furniture pieces, with every item telling its own unique story of diverse eras, cultures, and design philosophies. Abbeys Auctions is a place where […]
Leica – Icons of Photography
Abbeys Auctions are pleased to present a wonderful collection of Cameras, online now for viewing and bidding. “Shooting with a Leica is like a long tender kiss, like firing an automatic pistol, like an hour on the analyst’s couch.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson. The camera that captured some of the most memorable images of the 20th […]
Introducing Melanie Fahey, our Jewellery Specialist
Abbeys Auctions has had a long association with fine jewellery and timepieces and have held many special auctions over the past 2 years in addition to pieces being placed in regular monthly Collectables & Classics and Weekly Estate auctions. We were thrilled to have Melanie Fahey join us in July as our Abbeys Auctions jewellery […]