A Large Limited Edition "In the Gondola" Figure Group by Lladro

Auction: Fine & Classic, 9th Apr, 2026

We are very excited to present the Spring edition of the popular Fine & Classic Sale.  This auction begins with a fabulous section of silver and objects of vertu before ceramics, glass and sculpture including an impressive set of Grand Tour plaster cameos.  Oils and watercolours are featured with some particularly fine wildlife studies by Edwin Penny and Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe alongside a romantic sunset seascape by William Anslow Thornley and a pair of landscapes by auction favourite William Mellor.  The furniture section comprises the core of a fresh to market Cheshire farmhouse contents with attractive and useful Georgian furniture a strong feature followed by selected lighting, intriguing collector's items and part one of a single-owner collection of Dinky Toys with much more to discover besides.

Enjoy browsing the online catalogue, feel free to send in a condition report request or join us for the viewing days (dates and times below) before the live online auction starting at 11:00 Thursday 9th April.

If you have silver, ceramics, glass, bronzes, watercolours, oil paintings, maps, furniture, furnishings, lighting, books, items of historical significance or any other item which you would like to be valued for the Summer edition of the Fine & Classic Sale please get in touch and we will be happy to advise.

Contact our specialists: james.spiridion@wilson55.com, stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com or anna.lambert@wilson55.com

Call us on 01270 623878 or email auctions@wilson55.com to arrange an in-house appointment at our Nantwich auction galleries.

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.* 

Viewing

Tuesday 7th 10-4pm

Wednesday 8th 10-4pm

(no appointment necessary)

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