Welcome to John Rolfe Auctions, a new saleroom based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire which was started by auctioneer John Rolfe in 2022.
Hello, my name is John. Having spent a lifetime in the antique trade (son of a dealer), the last 20 years I have been working up from a porter to head valuer and auctioneer. Now with my experience from shop floor to top table I feel ready and rather excited about this independent venture.
I have worked in all areas of antiques, design and collectables. Being head valuer one has to be able to spot quality across the board. We will certainly be able to assist in any area whether it be:
Jewellery - Silver - Watches - Clocks - Modern Art & Design - Decorative Arts - Pictures & Paintings - Asian art - Ceramics - Glass…
To me it is important that an auction house is as accessible as possible. Be gone the days of the pompous auctioneer in his bow tie and monocle, antiques and collecting should be for all. I want to keep hold of the traditional values that I hold so dear but welcome the modern advances that continue to revolutionise the industry.
The things I pride myself on are honesty, service and quality. If we can provide you with those things and perhaps a smile then I will be completely content.
See you at the sale.
Impressive Victorian/Edwardian period fairground carousel horse on hind legs, exceptional hand carved wood with impressive detail throughout, sectional and numbered, H 210cm
about Lot 1065
Nani Prina - Vintage Mid-Century Sculptural Sess lounge chair, H 70cm x W 150cm x D 75cm
about Lot 1196
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle - Vintage Mid-Century teak roundette extending dining table, H 73.5cm x W 105.5cm, 156cm (extended) and four nesting bar back dining chairs, H 70.5cm (5)
about Lot 1250
Peter 'The Street' Brown (b. 1967) - Landscape view of Bath, signed and dated 2010, oil on canvas, 61 x 122cm, framed
about Lot 1472
Exceptional cast bronze statue of Mercury in traditional pose, H 190cm
about Lot 1157
After Arne Jacobsen - Pair of EGG aviator swivel chairs with black leather upholstery, H 110cm (2)
about Lot 1276
Pair of Elton John's red and black platform shoes size 8.5 Italian Leather, Bought from the Elton John Aids Foundation Charity Shop sale in 1995, with photocopy of original paperwork
about Lot 148
The Beatles - Paul McCartney - autographed Hofner Hi-Series B-Bass violin bass guitar *Acquired by the vendor from a gentleman who obtained the autograph from Paul McCartney at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA)
about Lot 152
Banksy (b. 1974) - 'Panda with Guns', signed, inscribed verso 'Enjoy your free art, Banksy is Dismal!! 71/100', work on cardboard, 29 x 23cm, with Dismaland brochure +This piece was one of a number hidden at Dismaland and had to be found using clues on a map
about Lot 1405
Ben Eine (b. 1970) - Big Red Glitter Circus - A - Z 10 Sixty Six Blackpool, signed and dated 2005 verso, 1/5, stencil and oil on canvas, 76 x 76cm
about Lot 1407
