Inside This Week’s Antiques Auction Market – 55 Upcoming Sales inc Fine Art, Antique Furniture & Estate Jewellery
This week we list 55 antique and collectable auctions across Australia. This includes fine art, furniture, ceramics, silver, coins, toys, and curios to create a weekly update from specialist and general auctioneers nationwide.
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Our Auction Picks this Week
Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.
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Dima Handcrafted Engagement Ring Collection
A trio of handcrafted diamond engagement rings is being listed through Grays in NSW. Standouts include a 0.92ct cushion cut diamond graded E/SI1 with a GIA certificate, plus a 1.00ct round brilliant in light brownish yellow and a 0.86ct round in light brown.
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Antiques, Art & Memorabilia Auction
A mixed lot of antiques, art and memorabilia is going under the hammer via allbids in the ACT, with more than a dozen lots on offer. Highlights include a vintage Galaxy Invader 1000 handheld game by Futuretronics, a limited-edition Sturmanskie Amphibia mechanical diver watch (234/500), and five vials of uncut Lightning Ridge opals.
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Collectables | September
A deep run of sealed Lego collectables is on offer through Theodore Bruce in Marrickville, closing 24 September. The headline act is a complete run of Collectible Minifigures Series 1 through 9 (8683 to 71000), each set in a display case with an unopened packet, alongside a sealed Lego Ideas Ghostbusters 21109, the limited edition VIP Minifigures Box 850458, and a complete Team GB 2012 Olympics set.
FAQ
Which Australian auction houses specialise in antiques?
Leonard Joel, Leski, Theodore Bruce, and Shapiro are the leading specialist rooms. Deutscher + Hackett focuses on Australian art. For broader collectable categories, Grays and Lloyds run regular general sales.
How do I research value before bidding on an antique?
Check recent auction results on the auctioneer’s website and on Invaluable. For Australian art, the AGSA and NGV auction result databases are useful. When in doubt, the pre-sale estimate is a reasonable starting guide.
What buyer’s premium applies at antique auctions?
Specialist houses typically charge 22–28% plus GST on the hammer price. Online-only sales are often lower. Always read the specific sale terms.
Can I return a lot if it turns out to be a fake or reproduction?
Most houses have limited return policies and usually only where a catalogue description was materially incorrect. Buying at auction is largely buyer-beware on authenticity, so inspect or have an expert inspect before the sale.
Trends & Insights
Modern design continues to outperform expectations in the current market. Leonard Joel’s Modern Design timed online sale on September 7 saw an Edra sofa hammer at A$22,000 against an estimate of A$8,000 to A$12,000, while a Memphis Milano teapot brought A$1,100, confirming that postmodern and Italian design pieces are still drawing serious money (Auction Finder, Sep 13). The result sits well above catalogue expectations and suggests bidders are still willing to chase well-documented design pieces even as the broader market tightens.
The picture is less rosy in generalist sales. Lawsons Sydney’s ART sale on September 9 posted a total of A$65,255 with only 37% sell-through, while its Editions sale two days earlier realised A$55,875 at 59% clearance (Auction Finder / AASD.com.au, Sep 13). Mixed-category catalogues are clearly feeling the pinch, with buyers reserving their bids for tightly curated offerings rather than broad, unfocused sales.
Supply remains steady across the estate and specialist sectors. Scammell Auctions Adelaide has a 19th-century mahogany bookcase at A$2,500 to A$3,500 and a 1960s teak sideboard at A$1,500 to A$2,000 in its September 14 sale, part of an estate auction spanning jewellery, silver and furniture (Antiques Reporter, Sep 13). rkta is offering a single-vendor Georg Jensen silver and design collection in Leichhardt NSW on September 16, featuring hallmark-verified hollowware, flatware and jewellery from one owner (Auction Finder, Sep 13). Abseys Auctions in Box Hill VIC follows on September 19 with its 2746th sale, a Classics Collection mixing vintage toys, retro signage and antique furniture (Auction Finder, Sep 13). The standout result of the week came from Leski Auctions Melbourne, where the first Brownlow Medal to hit the block since 2011 sold for A$95,000 on September 18, exceeding its top estimate by A$20,000 (Australian Auction Review, Sep 18).
Buyers should watch the Georg Jensen single-owner sale closely, as provenance-backed silver continues to separate itself from the broader market.
Last updated: 20 Sept 2026
Rod’s Tips
Attend the viewing for anything significant. Online photos are staged. Condition issues such as chips, cracks, repairs, and fading, are often only visible in person. The viewing room tells a different story to the catalogue.
General clearance sales can hide exceptional pieces. Estate contents sold through clearance houses rather than specialist rooms are often under-described and under-bid. If you know your category well, these can be the best source of value.
Australian ceramics and studio pottery are undervalued by international standards. Work by Merric and Arthur Boyd, Harold Hughan, and the Potters’ Society generation remains very accessible at auction despite its historical significance.
Condition is king, except where rarity overrides it. For common categories, buy the best condition you can afford. For genuinely rare pieces, condition is less critical than simply acquiring the object.
Victoria
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Livestream Collectors Auction
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Burns and Co have built their name on classic and collectable cars, motorcycles, memorabilia and significant collections, and that focus shows in this livestream sale. The Beresfield NSW operation runs the auction, with bidding open to anyone who registers ahead of the 8 September close.
The mix leans on vehicles and the sort of memorabilia that tends to pull strong money when a collection is broken up. If you have been chasing a bike, a classic car project or display pieces for the shed, the catalogue is worth a slow read rather than a quick scan.
Livestream format means you can bid from wherever you are. Register early, check the condition reports and photos closely, and sort your transport before the hammer falls.
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Classics Collection September No.2746
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Abbeys is putting together another solid public sale from their Box Hill rooms, catering to collectors who like a bit of variety. The catalog leans heavily on the classics side, so you’ll find older pieces with character rather than mass-produced modern gear. Keep an eye out for standout lots like cast-iron banks, tinplate toys, and enamel advertising signs, all of which tend to draw a crowd when they surface in this condition.
Beyond the toys and signage, there’s a healthy run of antique furniture, including sideboards, cedar chests, and occasional tables that suit a period home or a flipper looking for a quick tidy-up. The auction house also pulls in retail stock and deceased estate goods regularly, so the mix can change right up to close. If you’re chasing something specific, it’s worth checking the lot photos closely, as condition varies across the board. Bidding closes 19 September, so register early and set your own limit based on what you see in the images.
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Livestream Collectors Auction
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Burns and Co have built their name on classic and collectable cars, bikes, and the sort of memorabilia that gets serious bidders clearing their Sunday. This one’s running as a livestream event, so you can sit in your shed and throw a bid without burning diesel to Beresfield. The catalogue leans heavy on motorcycles, with plenty of older Japanese and British iron, plus the usual run of enamel signs, manuals, and workshop tools that fill out a collectors’ sale.
Standout lots are the kind of thing you’d normally chase at a dedicated classic vehicle auction: original-condition bikes with matching numbers, period-correct accessories, and racing memorabilia with provenance. If you’re after a project or a tidy weekend rider, there’s likely something here. Check the lot photos carefully, because condition varies wildly, and ask Burns and Co for a condition report if you’re unsure. Bidding closes on 10 August, so register early and watch the livestream to gauge where the real interest sits.
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Collection will be from our auction rooms at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 OctoberAdditional photographs and condition reports are available upon request, provided requests are received at least 24 hours prior to the auction commencing — The Ayling Collection
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The Ayling Collection leads this auction, and EJ Ainger has built its reputation on exactly this kind of stock: antiques and decorative art, mixing Australian pieces with international works. The catalogue spans collectables and art, so there is scope to chase something specific or pick up a sleeper among the broader lots.
Condition reports and additional photographs are available on request, but you need to ask at least 24 hours before the auction kicks off. Do that homework early if you are bidding on anything you cannot inspect in person.
Collection runs from the auction rooms at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October. Factor that into your plans before you commit.
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Collection will be from our auction rooms at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 OctoberAdditional photographs and condition reports are available upon request, provided requests are received at least 24 hours prior to the auction commencing — feat the Sachi Roadley Collection
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EJ Ainger runs regular antiques and decorative art auctions from its Richmond rooms, covering Australian and international works. This sale features the Sachi Roadley Collection, a mix of art and collectables that fits squarely into that specialty.
Collection runs Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October from the auction rooms at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond. If you want more detail on any lot, request additional photographs or a condition report at least 24 hours before the auction starts. Requests after that cut-off won’t be actioned.
Worth a look if you follow decorative art and collectables closely, particularly given Ainger’s track record in this category.
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Australian & International Art Auction
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Christian McCann Auctions has put together a sale that leans on three areas: antique furniture, Australian art and Asian antiques. The mix suits collectors who want variety in one auction rather than chasing pieces across separate sales.
The Australian art is the headline act, but the Asian antiques and furniture are worth a proper look. Condition reports and photos will tell you more than the titles do, so check each lot before bidding.
The sale closes 30 September. Register early if you want to bid on multiple lots.
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Timepieces
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This is a specialist sale for collectors who know their hallmarks. The bulk of the catalogue is 18ct gold openface pocketwatches spanning the 1850s to the 1890s, with names like P & A Guye, Rotherams London, and Cozens Matthews & Thorpe sitting alongside unsigned pieces from the same era. Condition and movement details will matter here, so request condition reports before bidding.
The military lots stand apart from the gold. An Omega WWII nickel-cased openface tank pocketwatch, issue number BB 2354, carries the kind of provenance that defence collectors chase, and the Jaeger-LeCoultre chrome general service piece from 1947 is the other standout. Both sit in a different price bracket to the gold, which makes them worth watching if you want a military entry point without the 18ct premium.
Leonard Joel runs these collectables sales regularly out of South Yarra, and this catalogue is small enough to inspect properly. Twelve-plus lots means less competition per piece than a general antiques auction, though the gold content alone sets a floor on most of the room. Check the close date and get your bids in before 5 October.
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Fine Art
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The catalogue leans heavily on established Australian names with strong provenance appeal. Grace Cossington Smith’s Still Life with Lilies and Nora Heysen’s In the Green Room (1974) bring two significant women modernists into the mix, while Walter Withers’ (Eltham Landscape) covers the Heidelberg School angle. Two J.H. Scheltema oils, (Cattle Grazing) in its original John Thallon frame and the large (Pulling Stumps, Early Morning), plus a pair of Harold Septimus Power works in watercolour and oil, round out the traditional end.
The Boyd offerings are the headline draw. (Bride over Shoalhaven) is a substantial 120 x 90cm oil on board from circa 1982, and The White Cloud shows his lighter work on paper. The double-sided Gruner is worth a close look for anyone who likes a bit of hidden value in a single frame.
Leonard Joel runs these specialist sales regularly out of South Yarra, so condition reports and viewing times are worth chasing early. Twelve-plus lots means competition will be spread, but the Boyd and Cossington Smith pieces will likely pull the strongest bidding.
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SPORTING MEMORABILIA
Including a 1956 Melbourne Olympic Torch, Bob Simpson’s 1958-59 "BAGGY GREEN", 1920 PRINCE OF WALES GOLD CUP 15ct gold trophy by Hardy Brothers and SHANE WARNE’S match worn 1993/94 ICC World Series…
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Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction Parts 1 & 2
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Burns and Co know their way around classic and collectable metal, and this timed online sale leans on that strength. It’s a dealer and collector clearance, which usually means mixed lots, odd finds and the kind of stock that never makes it to a retail floor.
The sale is split into two parts, so expect a broad spread across memorabilia and collection items rather than one tidy category. Delivery comes out of Bayswater, with the auction house’s base in Beresfield NSW behind the catalogue.
Timed online means you bid on your own schedule, but the close date is fixed at 3 September. Read the lot descriptions properly, factor in delivery from Bayswater, and bid what the item is worth to you.
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“The Sandra Glenn Collection” Auction
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Burns is known for digging out proper classic and collectable gear, and this one looks like a lifetime of accumulation. While the full lot list is still being finalised, the focus here is squarely on collectables, which in Burns’ world means you can expect a solid run of vintage memorabilia, automobilia, and potentially some classic tin.
If you’re chasing parts, signage, or that elusive piece of history to finish a shed, this is the kind of catalogue worth refreshing. The delivery point is 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, so factor in freight or a pickup plan before you bid. Given it’s a named collection, there’s a fair chance of some serious depth in the catalogue, not just a few stray bits. Set your budget now, because single-owner lots like this tend to draw attention from the regulars.
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The “Ray & Eileen Park Collection” Auction
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This is a proper enthusiast’s clearance from Burns and Co, delivered from Bayswater. The Park collection spans decades of petrolhead obsession, with standout lots like a restored 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT in factory-correct paint and a numbers-matching 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with the 327 V8. Motorcycle fans get a 1972 Norton Commando 750 Roadster and a 1966 Triumph Bonneville T120R.
Beyond the vehicles, the memorabilia is deep. Expect original dealership signage, period-correct toolkits, service manuals, and a run of diecast models. The auction closes 29 June 2026. Buyers should factor in transport from Bayswater to their door.
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THE SPENCER SANDILANDS COLLECTION
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This is the Spencer Sandilands Collection, a deep trove of Australian printed material and maritime history assembled over decades. The strength is in the books and maps: early Australian exploration narratives, rare atlases, and hand-drawn charts from the age of sail. Collectors of Pacific voyages and Antarctic expeditions will find plenty to chase.
The lot list also leans into maritime artefacts, including ship models, navigational instruments, and logbooks. If you deal in Australian or nautical ephemera, this is a targeted sale worth watching. The close date is yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the listing for the countdown.
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Classic Interiors
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions out of Annandale, and this Classic Interiors sale pulls together the kind of mixed haul that rewards a proper look through the catalogue. Furniture sits alongside books, jewellery, paintings and decorative arts, so there is plenty of scope to furnish a room, fill a gap in a collection, or pick up something purely because it caught your eye.
Wine and bric-a-brac round out the listing, which means the spread runs from serious pieces to the sort of odds and ends that often go cheap when bidding stays thin. Condition and provenance will vary across the lots, so check the descriptions and photos carefully before you commit.
Collection is from Lawsons in NSW, and the auction closes 20 September 2026.
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Street Art And Collectibles
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This sale leans into the crossover between street art and the collector market, with pieces that reference some of the biggest names in the genre. The Banksy (After) Think Tank resin sculpture is the headline lot, a recognisable form for anyone who follows the artist’s output. Alongside it sits an Alec Monopoly (After) "Ritchie Rich" canvas, the character-driven style that has made Monopoly’s work a staple of urban art collections.
The Death NYC prints round out the offering. These are limited edition, signed graffiti pop art prints, the kind of crossover pieces that pull in both street art fans and print collectors. Multiple prints are listed, so there is room to chase more than one without blowing the budget.
With 11 lots total, this is a compact sale. Worth a look if you have been priced out of the primary market and want to add some recognisable street art names to the wall.
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Dima Handcrafted Engagement Ring Collection
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Three lots, three very different stones. The pick of the bunch is the 0.92ct cushion, an E/SI1 stone with GIA certification and a 0.45ct surround of 34 round diamonds. Certification on a diamond this size matters, and it is here in writing.
The other two rings go darker. A 1.00ct round brilliant graded P2 in light brownish yellow sits alongside a 0.50ct cluster of 30 round stones. The third pairs a 0.86ct round graded P1 in light brown with two baguette diamonds at VS clarity, 0.15ct total.
Coloured and lower-clarity stones like these often sell well below comparable white diamonds, which is where the value sits for anyone shopping on budget. Read the grading on each lot before you bid, because the three rings are not equivalent.
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Fine Art
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions out of Annandale covering a broad mix: antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and general bric-a-brac. This listing sits under fine art and collectables, so the focus is on paintings and decorative pieces rather than the furniture and wine side of the house.
Buyers should note the range within those two categories can be wide. Decorative arts and collectables often throw up oddities that don’t fit neatly elsewhere, which is where the value tends to sit for anyone willing to sift through the catalogue properly.
Closing date is 21 September 2026. Check the full lot list for specifics on individual pieces before bidding.
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Art.
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Lawsons runs this sale weekly from Annandale, which means the catalogue turns over fast and the mix stays broad. One week it leans toward paintings and decorative arts, the next it’s furniture, books and wine. That rotation is what keeps regulars coming back: you never quite know what will surface.
For anyone furnishing a place or filling gaps in a collection, the spread covers a lot of ground in one sitting. Antique and modern furniture sit alongside jewellery, collectables and bric-a-brac, so there’s scope to bid across categories rather than chase a single piece.
Worth checking the full lot list before the 23 September close. Condition, provenance and estimates vary widely across a sale this size, so inspect what you’re keen on and bid to your own numbers.
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Three Heritage number plates
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Heritage plates are a niche within a niche. Buyers aren’t just after a registration, they’re after a number that carries history and scarcity, and NSW Heritage plates have a dedicated following for exactly that reason.
Lawsons runs weekly auctions from Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings, and bric-a-brac, so this trio sits alongside a broad catalogue rather than in a standalone plates-only sale. Worth checking the full listing if you collect across categories.
Three plates is a small run, so competition will be concentrated. If you’re chasing a specific number, know what it’s worth to you before bidding opens.
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Corporate Art Collection, Brisbane: Paintings by Yosi Messiah
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This is a corporate collection being dispersed, which usually means estate-style buying rather than retail pricing. The headline draw is Yosi Messiah, whose bold figurative and pop-inflected canvases have a steady following among Australian collectors. Expect the stronger works to pull competitive bidding, while the balance of the collection gives you room to pick up pieces at sensible money.
Lawsons runs weekly sales from Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables and paintings, so this auction sits inside a well-established routine. That means regular buyers, quick turnaround and no shortage of comparable results to check before you commit.
Note the location: lots are being drop shipped to Lawsons in NSW, not sold from Brisbane. Factor freight and collection into your budget, and confirm condition and dimensions on anything you plan to hang or on-sell.
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Earth & Story: Paintings, Artefacts & Hermannsburg School
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Lawsons runs a weekly auction out of Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac, and this instalment leans into the art and artefacts side of that mix. The Hermannsburg School material is the drawcard, with paintings from the Central Australian watercolour movement that Namatjira made famous still holding strong appeal for collectors.
Beyond the paintings, the catalogue pulls in artefacts and general collectables, so there is scope to pick through decorative pieces and curiosities alongside the headline works. Buyers chasing Indigenous art with documented provenance should check the listings closely before bidding.
Weekly sales like this one tend to reward anyone willing to inspect in person or read the condition reports properly. Close date is 23 September 2026.
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Furniture & Interiors
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Lawsons holds weekly auctions out of Annandale, and this one leans on the full spread of household and collectable stock: antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, paintings and bric-a-brac. The mix suits anyone furnishing a place, topping up a collection, or hunting a single piece worth the trip.
Because the catalogue runs across so many categories, condition and quality will vary lot to lot. Check each listing closely, especially on furniture and decorative arts where wear matters most. Wine and jewellery lots are worth a second look if you know what you are chasing.
The sale closes 24 September 2026.
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Fine Decorative Arts
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Lawsons runs these sales weekly from its Annandale rooms, which means stock turns over fast and the mix stays broad. Alongside the furniture and decorative arts, you will find paintings, jewellery, books and wine spread across the catalogue, so there is plenty to sift through whether you are chasing one piece or filling a room.
The weekly format works in a buyer’s favour. Items come and go quickly, competition is thinner than at a single-vendor specialty sale, and there is no dealer sitting between you and the hammer price.
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Collectables | September
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The minifigure run is the drawcard here. Series 1 through 9, all complete, all in display cases, each with an unopened packet still sealed. For anyone who has tried to assemble these series one at a time, you know how the cost stacks up. Buying them as a full run changes the maths.
Beyond the minifigs, there is a sealed Lego Ideas Ghostbusters 21109 in original packaging, the limited edition VIP Minifigures Box 850458, and a complete Team GB 2012 Olympics minifigure set (8909) in a display case with an unopened packet. Sealed packaging and display cases mean condition is not the gamble it usually is with secondhand Lego.
Theodore Bruce has been running auctions since 1878, and this sale sits alongside their regular art, collectables, and Australia Post unclaimed goods auctions. Twelve lots are listed so far, with bidding closing 24 September.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C63-S Edition 1
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions out of Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac. This C63-S Edition 1 sits in the collectables category, which tells you the auction house is treating it as a modern classic rather than just another used car.
Edition 1 cars were a limited run built to mark the launch of the W205 C63, finished in matte grey with yellow accents, carbon fibre aero, and an interior trimmed in nappa leather and Dinamica. The S badge means the higher-output tune of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, paired with a limited-slip diff and AMG’s performance exhaust. They have held value well and clean examples are getting harder to find.
Buyers should check the condition report and service history carefully. Matte paint needs specialist care, and any accident repair on these cars is expensive to put right. Inspect before you bid, and confirm what documentation comes with the sale.
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The Contents of a Mosman Apartment | Onsite
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The art leans coastal. Donald Fraser’s Beach Scene, oil on paper on board, sits alongside Chris Kandis’s Golden Cliffs Sorento Back Beach from 1996 and two Theo Del Grosso oils, a 1999 seascape and a 1991 river scene. An untitled work in natural ochres on bark adds an Indigenous piece to the mix, artist unknown.
The collectables side runs Asian. Three carved Chinese soapstone immortals, a soapstone seal paired with a quartz Buddha, a gilt timber deity figure from South East Asia, a painted and gilt Buddha, and a Chinese silver metal teapot shaped as an elephant. A Tibetan prayer wheel in silver metal with coral and turquoise drops rounds out the twelve lots, along with two glass decanters, one etched.
Theodore Bruce has been trading since 1878, so the catalogue and condition notes are worth a read before bidding closes on 25 September.
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Day One – Antiques, Collectables & Estates
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Vickers & Hoad have built their name on single-owner collections, deceased estate dispersals, and curated private collections, and this Bowral sale follows that brief. Day one of the auction covers antiques, collectables and estate goods, which usually means a broad spread: period furniture, glassware and ceramics, silver, books, and the kind of oddments that turn up when a whole household is cleared at once.
For buyers, estate sales like this are where the value sits. Pieces are typically offered as-is with modest estimates, and condition varies from ready to display to a project for the shed. Check each lot’s photos and description closely, especially on furniture and fragile items.
The catalogue rewards a slow read rather than a quick scan. Art and collectables sit alongside the estate material, so there is scope for both decorators and serious collectors. Inspection details and the full lot list are with the auctioneer.
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Day Two – Antiques & Collectables
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Vickers & Hoad built their reputation on single-owner collections, deceased estate dispersals, and curated private holdings, and this Bowral sale fits that mould. Day two of the auction focuses on antiques and collectables, with art also in the mix.
Single-owner dispersals tend to throw up the good stuff: pieces that have sat in one family or collection for decades, often in better condition than the scattered lots you see at general sales. That provenance is the drawcard here.
The sale closes 27 September 2026. Check the full catalogue for lot details and condition notes before bidding.
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Australian Indigenous Art
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Lawsons runs weekly sales out of Annandale covering furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, and paintings, and this Indigenous art offering sits within that broader collectables program. The mix leans toward established names and regional work rather than a single-owner estate, so condition and provenance will vary lot to lot. Read the catalogue notes carefully, particularly on bark pieces, which are sensitive to humidity and often carry old repairs.
Desert canvases and Arnhem Land bark paintings tend to draw the strongest bidding, but the carved and ceremonial objects are where value can hide if you know what you are looking at. Provenance documentation matters more here than in most collectables categories, so check for gallery labels, artist statements, or community art centre paperwork before you commit.
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Fine Rugs & Carpets
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Theodore Bruce has been running auctions since 1878, which makes it one of the oldest houses in the country, and its regular collectables sales often pull in estate and unclaimed goods alongside private consignments. This lot leans heavily Persian: two Tabriz rugs, a Sarough, a navy Kashmar, an Isfahan Bakhtiyari, a Hamadan Lori and a Turkman, plus a Yalameh runner for anyone after something longer and narrower.
The non-Persian entries are worth a look too. There’s a traditional Oushak and a second Oushak, a Serapi-style Afghan rug, and a Gabbeh-style piece, which usually means simpler geometry and stronger colour than the formal city weaves.
Twelve lots is a manageable catalogue to inspect properly. Hand knotted rugs vary wildly in condition, so check pile height, foundation, edges and any repairs before bidding. The sale closes 30 September 2026.
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Custom NSW numberplate OOOO
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions out of Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac. This listing sits in the collectables category, where the auction house regularly moves through curios and one-off pieces.
The plate itself is the drawcard here: a custom NSW numberplate with the sequence OOOO. Four identical letters is the kind of pattern that does not come up often on the secondary market, and it carries obvious appeal for a buyer chasing something distinctive for their vehicle or a collector after a novelty plate.
Bidding closes 30 September 2026. Worth a look if you have been hunting for a plate with a bit of character.
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The Wine List – from the cellar of an awarded Sydney fine dining restaurant
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This is restaurant cellar stock, not a private collection cleared from a garage. Bottles have been stored in a working fine dining environment, which usually means decent conditions and provenance you can trace back to the list.
Expect a mix of back-vintage collectables and more affordable drinking wine. For anyone building a cellar or hunting a specific region or producer, restaurant lists often throw up bottles you will not see at retail.
Lawsons runs weekly sales from Annandale covering wine alongside furniture, books, jewellery, decorative arts and collectables, so there is plenty to browse beyond the cellar list. Check the catalogue for bottle conditions, fill levels and any mixed lots before bidding.
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Trading Cards, Gaming & Collectables
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This one is pure nostalgia and bulk-box digging. The three Nintendo consoles are the headline acts: the GameCube, N64, and Super Nintendo are all listed as retro video game units, so expect the usual wear from age but they’re increasingly hard to find in the wild. If you’re after a project or a shelf piece, these are worth a look before the bidding closes on 20 September.
The card lots are where the volume is. You’ve got over 500 NRL Rivalry cards from the 2025/2026 season, a separate 500+ lot mixing 2026 and 2018 League Heroes, and a 1000+ NRL rugby lot that’ll take a while to sort. Pokémon collectors aren’t left out, with a 200+ various lot and another 500+ mixed NRL/Pokémon/Topps bundle. There’s also a 500+ NRL/NBL/Topps mixed lot and a 500+ Panini sports card lot, so if you’re chasing specific sets or just want to flip bulk, there’s enough here to keep you busy.
Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction, so you can cherry-pick the console you want or go hard on the card lots. No street address needed, it’s all online. Check the listing for condition notes and any photos, then set your own price. The 1000+ lots will likely draw the most attention from resellers, so factor that into your bidding.
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Antiques, Vintage & Interior Treasures
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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Trading Cards, Gaming & Collectables
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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Izilda Werner | Contemporary Masters Collection
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This is a tightly curated collection, not a scattered garage clean-out. The *Silent Structure* series (I through VI) forms the backbone, six pieces that explore form and negative space. *Carmim* and *Silêncio Submerso* add a separate thread, with the latter suggesting a deeper, waterlogged palette. The *Hatching Composition* quartet rounds it out with a more graphic, line-driven energy.
For buyers, it’s a chance to secure multiple works from the same hand in one sitting, which is often harder to do than picking up a single piece. The close date is set for October 2, 2026, so there’s time to research the artist and decide which lot, or lots, you want to chase. Given the small lot count, expect competition on the standout pieces. Bid with a plan, not just enthusiasm.
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The Living Estate of Mr Darryn Lyons – Estate Antiques, Books, & Ornaments
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This is the living estate of Mr Darryn Lyons, and the decorative arts on offer reflect a serious collector’s eye. The porcelain alone spans several traditions: neoclassical cobalt blue urns with gilt bronze mounts, a covered urn with bronze mounts circa unknown, a Chinese yellow ground urn with bronze fittings, and a famille jaune vase with bronze mounts. Each piece carries the kind of ornamentation that lifts a room.
Bronze features heavily beyond the urns. There is a classical ewer with ornamental detailing, a figurative sculpture of a kneeling female, and a portrait head sculpture on a wooden base. A pair of ornate brass and porcelain candlesticks, one Victorian, add a lighter note. An antique terrestrial globe on a turned wooden base rounds out the catalogue for those who like their antiques functional as well as decorative.
Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction, with categories across vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods. The 12+ lots here sit within the collectables and household stream. Closing date is 29 October 2026. Inspect the lot list closely, condition reports matter on bronze and porcelain of this age.
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LEGO Legends: The Ultimate Collector’s Mega Auction
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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The Ultimate Trading Card Mega Auction!
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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The Meteorite Collection – Expressions of Interest
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This is a straight-up run of iron meteorites, each one a solid chunk from beyond Earth. The IAB classification covers a group of magmatic and primitive iron types, often showing Widmanstätten patterns when cut and etched. That means serious collector appeal.
If you are after a specimen for display, study, or resale, this auction delivers a clean dozen. No filler, no mixed lots. Lloyds runs the show online, so you bid from anywhere. Check each lot for weight and condition notes before the close.
Western Australia
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Various Wine, Beer, Spirits, Mixers, Bourbons, Scotch & Collector Ports Online Welshpool Auction
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This is a stock-clearance style sale, so expect a spread rather than a curated single collection. The lot list runs across everyday drinking and longer-term keepers: reds and whites, mixed beer cases, spirits and mixers, bourbon and Scotch expressions, and collector ports that tend to draw the patient buyers.
The collector ports are the pick if you like cellaring, while the bourbon and Scotch lots suit anyone restocking the bar without retail pricing. Mixers round it out for those building a full setup in one hit.
Ross’s runs regular online, live and in-house auctions out of Perth, with stock sourced from WA Police forfeited items, machinery, business closures and vehicles. This one is online only, closing 23 September 2026. Pickup is from the Welshpool complex, so factor freight or a Perth trip into your bidding.
Australian Capital Territory
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Antiques, Art & Memorabilia Auction
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The collectables side is strong here. The Galaxy Invader 1000 is a proper slice of late-70s gaming history, and the Sturmanskie Amphibia is a serious mechanical diver’s piece, not a fashion watch. Wrestling fans get a pair of vintage Nikolai Volkoff WWF figurines, while the Barbie lot includes boxed Teresa and Ken figures.
Jewellery and accessories cover a fair spread: a 14ct yellow gold and smoky quartz ring in size O, a 925 sterling silver Siam brooch and earrings set at 19.56gms, plus a sterling hematite pendant on a 40cm chain alongside a multistrand cultured pearl wire necklace. There’s also a nine-lot collection of gold and silver tone necklaces.
Pop culture odds and ends round it out. A vintage canvas Wonder Woman backpack, a Russell Super Coca-Cola yo-yo with its original spare string, and an unframed daybill poster for *Batteries Not Included* (a M.A.P.S. lithographic print) should draw a look. The opals are uncut, so they’re for someone who knows how to spot a stone’s potential. Closes 4 August.
Queensland
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ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE ARTWORK, FURNITURE AND BOOK AUCTION
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This is a specialist sale for buyers who like their gear with a bit of age on it. The catalogue runs across artwork, furniture and books, so there is plenty to sift through whether you are furnishing a place or adding to a collection.
aaac runs regular collectible auctions from its Albion base, covering coins, militaria, stamps, art, jewellery and antiques. That mix usually means solid variety across the lots, with box lots and single pieces sitting side by side.
Worth a look if you are chasing period furniture, framed art or bulk reading material. Check the catalogue for condition notes and inspection times before bidding closes on 24 September 2026.
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The Collection of Dr Lee Price, Maleny
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This is a single-owner sale, which usually means pieces were collected with intent rather than assembled by chance. The mix runs from decorative furniture through to serious collectables, with the David Boyd oil on board among the headline lots. Boyd was a significant figure in Australian art, and works of this size and subject matter don’t surface often at this level.
The pair of Taisho period screens by Ikegami Shuho will draw attention from buyers who follow Japanese export art. Alongside them sit a French bergere chair with matched footstool, a pair of Venetian style table lamps, a pair of Bohemian style floor lamps, and an ornate silk rug from Cashmere, so the decorative furniture side of the sale is well covered.
Buyers should note the auction is timed and online only, closing 29 September. Leonard Joel runs regular fine art and antiques sales out of South Yarra, so expect competitive bidding on the Boyd and the Japanese screens in particular. Inspection details and condition reports are worth chasing early given the spread of categories.
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THE PRIVATE FINE ART COLLECTION OF TIMOTHY MATTHEWS MBE KC
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Timothy Matthews MBE KC built this collection over a lifetime, and the depth shows. It is a private holding rather than dealer stock, which means the provenance story sits with one owner from the outset. For collectors of British and European fine art, that single-source background is often the difference between a good lot and a great one.
aaac runs specialist and general collectible sales out of Albion in Brisbane, covering coins, militaria, stamps, art, jewellery and antiques. This auction sits in their specialist lane, so expect a focused catalogue rather than a mixed household clearance. Paintings and works on paper lead the offering, with collectables rounding out the sale.
Worth a look if you follow traditional fine art or want to add something with a documented owner to a collection. Check the catalogue for condition reports and provenance notes before bidding.
South Australia
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