Established in 1825, Cheffins is one of the country's leading independent firms of fine art auctioneers and valuers, providing a discreet and confidential service for private clients, executors of estates, lawyers, bankers, insurers and other professional advisors.
Our prestigious salerooms in the historic university city of Cambridge provide a perfect base for our specialist auctions. We hold some thirty auctions a year, ranging from popular monthly Decorative Interiors sales, through Specialist sales of Books, Wine, Toys, Sporting Items, Garden Furniture and Statuary to our prestigious two-day Fine Art Sales.
Our representatives around the UK ensure that our sales always include a diverse selection of art and collectibles that attract buyers from all over the world.
At our major sales, we accept bids online, by telephone, on commission and of course, in the saleroom (the best place to be!).
Sale results
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Advance bidding
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On April 6th the rate at which capital gains tax is charged was reduced from 40% to 18% This could have a dramatic effect on the return from selling at auction. For more information please contact James Service on 01223 271994 or james.service@cheffins.co.uk
1st May - Decorative Interiors Sale
Including Garden Furnishings and Ornaments
Next sale 4th & 5th June
The Web catalogue will be available approximately two weeks before the sale
Two-day sales take place four times a year: Day One covers Pottery, Porcelain and Glass, Jewellery, Watches, Coins and Medals, Plated Wares, Antique and Modern Silver, 20th Century Design and Decorative Arts.
Day Two covers Prints, Drawings and Watercolours, Oil Paintings, Collectors' Items, Clocks and Barometers, Furniture, Carpets and Rugs.
Next sale 1st May
The Decorative Interior Sales to be held monthly will offer Decorative Furniture, Furnishings, Upholstery and Interior fittings.
Next sale 9th October
Sales include Prints, Paintings, Books, Guns, Fishing Equipment, Taxidermy, etc.
Next sale 10th July
We are currently accepting entries for our next sale which will include Antiquarian and Modern Prints, Antiquarian and Collectable Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Photographs.
The next sale 4th December
The Wine sale is held annually before Christmas, on offer are a wide range of Clarets and other vintage and non vintage wines from France, Germany, Spain and the New World
Country House Collection of Paintings to be Auctioned
The Cheffins Fine Art Sale on 4th & 5th June 2008...
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