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.
Jimmy Cauty (b. 1956) - Smiley Riot Shield, Dismaland 2015, Acrylic / Emulsion on Polycarbonate, 60cm diameter, with Doyce Street Mining Company Certificate of Authenticity
about Lot 1406
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
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
Vintage retro Williams 'Super Flite' pinball machine, in working order, H 179cm x W 131cm x D 56cm
about Lot 1203
Good quality substantial French breakfront bookcase with Corinthian column pilasters and distressed paintwork, H 274cm x W 233cm x D 74cm
about Lot 1384
Jamie Reid (1947-2023) Original 1976 Sex Pistols ‘Anarchy in the UK’ silk screen poster, 97cm x 72cm, framed
about Lot 2
Exceptional cast bronze statue of Mercury in traditional pose, H 190cm
about Lot 1157
Marilyn Monroe - A blouse obtained from her personal wardrobe by her assistant Peter Leonard, sheer cream pleated long sleeved blouse with a very faint lingering aroma Chanel No.5 under the arm, with letter of provenance signed by Richard L Wilson, Director of Norma Jean's Celebrity Memorabilia, two further confirmation letters from Signature House and Alexander Autographs Inc and cut out of the blouse listed at an American auction house, Lot 830
about Lot 432
Historical Interest - Mahogany and brass three bottle tantalus with inscribed plaque to lid, 'Presented To Hugh Gough With Gratitude For Subduing Mulraj Chopra 1849', given to Viscount Hugh Gough, presented by the East India Company, awarded for his services during The Second Anglo-Sikh War, 34cm x 26cm x 14cm
about Lot 584
Peter 'The Street' Brown (b. 1967) - Landscape view of Bath, signed and dated 2010, oil on canvas, 61 x 122cm, framed
about Lot 1472
