The contents of a Devon house have been removed to Dorset where Charterhouse Auctioneers will be selling the antiques and interiors over a programme of specialist auctions in the New Year. Richard Bromell of Charterhouse said: “The property was an Aladdin’s Cave from Georgian furniture to Asian Art. “It was certainly an eclectic collection which reminded me of my home where there is not much space left on the walls for pictures or in the cabinets for porcelain rather than my son who lives in a London flat with the minimalist look!” The owner, who sadly passed away, was an avid collector for many years. He travelled far and wide buying his treasures at auctions, antiques shops or from antique and collector fairs. He greatly enjoyed antique Georgian furniture, such as the breakfront mahogany wardrobe in his bedroom estimated at £600-£1,000, but he also had taste with an eye for modern furniture with a late 1960’s teak sideboard estimated at £300- £500.

Both these items of furniture, along with other furnishings, ceramics, pictures and other antiques go under the gavel in the January 6 and 7 online auction. But his main passion was for Chinese and Japanese ceramics. Displayed throughout the property were cabinets full of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and pottery dating from the 18th century onwards. Even the cabinets were Chinese which beautifully set off the collection, expected to sell for £10,000- £20,000 in the Charterhouse specialist auction of Asian Art in April. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their February specialist auctions of silver, jewellery and watches, followed by classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, both being held in the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum and Asian Art in April.

Richard Bromell and the team of specialists at Charterhouse can be contacted for advice and valuations or to arrange a free home visit at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 info@charterhouse-auction.com or via charterhouse-auction.com