Dreweatts

Founded in 1759, Dreweatts is an auction house based in Donnington Priory in Newbury. It is currently owned by Gurr Johns and managed by Stephan Ludwig, Vicki Wonfor and Will Richards. Gurr Johns bought the firm from the Stanley Gibbons Group in 2017.

Dreweatts’ specialist auctions include: jewellery, silver, watches, clocks, silver, Asian art, European ceramics and antique furniture.


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Vagabond couple on the move

06 November 2026

Fresh from exhibiting at Frieze Masters, antiques dealer Joe Chaffer of Petworth gallery Vagabond is preparing to offer a collection of furniture, sculpture, paintings and decorative objects at auction house Dreweatts.

Thomas Daniell view of mountains near Cape Comorin

Thomas Daniell strikes gold as demand for Indian scenes soars

05 November 2026

A large Royal Academy exhibit by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840) that drew hefty competition at Dreweatts underlined the strength of the market for early topographical views of the Indian subcontinent by British artists.

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Single-owner sale from a London apartment presents a striking Sri Lankan selection

30 October 2026

Furniture in Ceylonese style shines thanks to ‘tip-top quality’, market freshness and provenance

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Quentin Bell mermaid table makes a splashing £14,000

16 October 2026

Making tiled tables was something of a tradition in the Bell family.

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Sun-soaked Anthony Fry scenes given warm reception in Newbury sale

16 October 2026

Two trademark prints by Anthony Fry (1927-2016) posted high auction sums for graphic works by the artist at a recent single-owner sale held by Dreweatts (28% buyer’s premium).

Table clock

Astronomical price for ‘masterpiece’ clock at Dreweatts auction

18 September 2026

A 16th century Renaissance astronomical table clock was among the stand-out lots at Dreweatts recent clocks sale.

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McAlpine collection: Bonkers but brilliant for buyers

11 September 2026

Lots from the extraordinary collection constructed by the McAlpines come to auction in Berkshire

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Concrete flagpoles formed the crowning glory of old Wembley

04 September 2026

The dedicated sale Constructing a Legacy: The Collection of Sir William & Lady McAlpine held by Dreweatts (27/26/20% buyer’ s premium) on August 12 included an intriguing bit of football history.

John Singer Sargent watercolour

Why the John Singer Sargent market remains a trans-Atlantic affair

24 July 2026

Artistically and commercially, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is a giant that straddles the Atlantic.

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Architect’s collection draws in furniture fans

26 June 2026

Items from the collection of architect Christopher Smallwood (1937-2024) were offered for sale at Dreweatts on May 13.

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Eclectic charm in Holland Park

26 June 2026

The contents of the London home furnished by a renowned Christie’s auctioneer and a distinguished interior decorator emerged at Dreweatts (27/26% buyer’s premium) earlier this month.

Water Meadows by Ivon Hitchens

Ivon Hitchens market creates hive of activity

19 June 2026

For those with a commercial interest in the sweeping semi-abstract paintings of Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979), June 2 must have been a pretty busy day.

Anthony Browne

British Art Market Federation president Anthony Browne receives OBE

16 June 2026

The latest Movers & Shakers update includes news of Anthony Browne, president of the British Art Market Federation, awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list

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Two Wilton Marbles, same price

05 June 2026

Serendipity had it that two of the so-called Wilton Marbles, formerly in the celebrated collection of the Earls of Pembroke at Wilton House in Salisbury, appeared for sale within a week.

Marble relief of the emperor Marcus Aurelius

Ex-Christie’s specialist Patrick Lindsay to sell contents of London home

22 May 2026

On June 2, Dreweatts is selling the contents of the London home furnished by a renowned Christie’s auctioneer and a distinguished interior decorator.

Monster by Rabindranath Tagore

Monster price: Rabindranath Tagore watercolour flies to over 150 times estimate

21 May 2026

The unexpected highlight of the collection of Niall Hobhouse sold by Dreweatts on May 13 was a painting by the Indian polymath Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941).

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Dressed to kilt, a £15,000 Highlander

08 May 2026

The association of native American and Scottish Highlander advertising figures with tobacconists began in England and Holland in the 17th century and later spread to America.

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Vintage wristwatches on a budget – is it still possible?

24 April 2026

As vintage wristwatches continue to dominate the watch market, finding interesting examples at reasonable prices has become a challenge. However, opportunities are out there

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Furniture and snuffbox benefit from a bit of regal assistance

17 April 2026

A Queen Anne olivewood oyster, holly and walnut cabinet on stand offered by Dreweatts (27/26% buyer’s premium) in Newbury was among a number of lots sold recently showing the commercial boost that royal provenance can provide.

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Battle of the bookcase Old Master

10 April 2026

Bidding competition breaks out in south London for Mannerist work discovered in a west London house

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