Inside This Week’s Melbourne Auction Market – 52 Upcoming Sales inc Collectables, Classic Cars & Antique Furniture
This week we list 52 auctions happening in Melbourne and Greater Victoria. Updated weekly, this page covers upcoming public auctions across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Melbourne has one of Australia’s most diverse auction markets, ranging from fine art and antiques at Leonard Joel and Abbeys Auctions (Burwood) to weekly vehicle, plant, and industrial sales at Slattery (Dandenong South), Pickles (Altona North, Sunshine, Tullamarine), and Manheim (Altona North). Fowles in Clayton runs the go-to weekly homewares and renovation auction. Burns & Co in Bayswater is the specialist for classic and muscle cars. Also see the Melbourne Car Auctions page for dedicated vehicle listings.
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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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Works from the Charles Blackman Estate
Works from the Charles Blackman Estate are being offered through Leonard Joel in a timed online auction out of Melbourne. The 12-lot run spans bronze powder coloured sculptures like Seated Cat at the Window and Face and Hand, alongside the large 1974 oil Steam Train, Constellation Crab and Pegasus mixed media works, and charcoal pieces including Reclining Nude with Glasses and Dream Girl.
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House & Homewares
A run of heavy-duty storage drawers is on offer through Lloyds in Victoria, all rated to 200kg per drawer. Most lots are 1500L x 850W x 360H units in blue or red, with smaller 1400L, 800L and 600W sizes mixed in, so there is a footprint to suit most workshops.
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Assorted Speakers, Computer & IT Equipments, Audio Accessories VIC
A 25-lot run of speakers, computer gear and audio accessories is listed through Grays in Braeside, VIC. Expect induction cooktops, food processors, electric kettles, hand mixer sets and a food slicer among the lots, alongside the IT and audio stock.
FAQ
Where are most Victoria auctions held?
The majority are in Melbourne’s inner suburbs and industrial corridors — Dandenong, Port Melbourne, Campbellfield, and Moorabbin are common locations. Regional sales run out of Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and Shepparton but are less frequent.
Can I bid online from interstate?
Yes. Most major houses like Grays, Lloyds, Pickles, Manheim all offer full online bidding with freight arrangements available for successful buyers. Large items may differ, check in advance.
What is a buyer’s premium?
A fee added to the hammer price that ranges typically 15–22% plus GST. Always check the auctioneer’s terms before bidding as they can change per item/per auction!
Are Victorian estate sales open to the public?
Yes. Most estate and household clearance sales run as public auctions, either in-room or via live online platforms like Invaluable.
How do I find preview times?
Each listing links to the auctioneer’s website where inspection dates and times are published, usually 1–2 business days before the sale.
Trends & Insights
Melbourne’s residential auction market cooled sharply this week, with Domain reporting a 53% clearance rate across 553 scheduled auctions, 385 reported results and 203 sales for a median of $930,000 (Domain.com.au, Oct 17). That clearance figure sits well below the 69% recorded at the same point last year, and agents are pointing to the new quoting and reserve disclosure rules as a live factor in the softening. realestate.com.au put scheduled volumes at just 452 homes, a 60% year-on-year drop, with preliminary clearance at 49.3% the prior week as buyers and sellers adjust to the post-October 16 regime (realestate.com.au, Oct 17).
Top-end results still cleared where vendors met the market. A Camberwell house at 9 The Grove sold under the hammer for $3.41 million, among the week’s strongest reported sales, while a renovated Moonee Ponds home passed in before transacting post-auction at $2,817,500 (Property Update / Domain, Oct 17). The pattern of post-auction negotiation doing the heavy lifting is worth noting for anyone tracking genuine vendor expectations versus published reserves.
Industrial and vehicle liquidation activity ran at a steady clip away from the residential floor. Lockwood Auctions closed an unreserved engineering liquidation in Heidelberg West on October 12, with its October truck, vehicle, machinery and general goods auction in Carrum Downs running October 13 to 20 and a catering equipment clearance in Ringwood open October 15 to 21 (Lockwood Auctions, Oct 17). In collectables, Donington Auctions handled a Rolls-Royce and Bentley collection alongside the Peter Briggs classic car estate sale, with timed online lots including competition cars closing across October 12 to 17 (Auction Finder, Oct 11).
Buyers should watch whether clearance stabilises as more vendors price to the new disclosure settings, and keep an eye on closing dates for the current run of industrial and specialist vehicle lots before stock turns over.
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Rod’s Tips
Melbourne’s industrial suburbs are where the plant (as in machinery) bargains are. Dandenong and Campbellfield regularly see liquidation sales from manufacturers and logistics companies that are often priced to clear.
Art and antique auctions close later in the day so plan accordingly. Leski, Leonard Joel, and Theodore Bruce typically close evening lots after 6pm. Set your maximum bid early if you can’t watch the close.
Regional Victoria often means less competition. Ballarat and Bendigo farm and property auctions attract smaller bidder pools. If you can organise transport, the savings can be significant.
Grays and Pickles refresh their Victorian listings mid-week. Check back on Tuesday and Wednesday for new lots added to rolling sales.
Abbeys Auctions
Abbeys hold regular public sales of antiques, modern and period furniture, jewellery, coins, porcelain, tools, bric-a-brac, electrical goods, etc.
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Classics Collection October No.2760
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Abbeys Auctions runs regular public sales from its Box Hill rooms, and this October instalment is another mixed bag of antiques, furniture, retail stock and curios. Deceased estate lots sit alongside general collectables, so the range swings from practical furniture to the sort of small curios that reward a close look at the catalogue.
Estate sales like this one tend to scatter the good stuff through the list rather than bunching it up front, so it pays to read every lot before bidding. Box Hill is easy to reach from most of Melbourne’s east, and Abbeys holds these sales often enough that regulars know the drill.
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Unclaimed Finds – Wine No 2766
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This is an unclaimed finds sale, which means the wine has come in through the auction house rather than a single cellar being broken up. That usually makes for an eclectic catalogue: everyday drinking alongside odds and ends that didn’t move elsewhere.
Abbeys Auctions runs regular public sales out of Box Hill covering antiques, furniture, retail stock, curios and deceased estates, so the wine sits alongside that broader stock. Check the lot list for bottle counts, vintages and condition before you bid, and confirm what’s boxed versus loose.
The catalogue is online for viewing and bidding from 12 October, with the sale closing 20 October.
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Unclaimed Finds 21st October No.2762
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Abbeys Auctions runs regular public sales out of its Box Hill rooms, and this unclaimed goods catalogue pulls together the usual spread: antiques, furniture, retail stock, curios and deceased estate pieces. It is the kind of sale where the value sits in the mix, with household furniture and boxed retail stock sitting alongside the more collectable end of the room.
Because the catalogue covers several categories at once, condition and completeness will vary from lot to lot. Read each description properly and check photographs before bidding, particularly on furniture and boxed stock where contents and wear are not always obvious at a glance.
Viewing and bidding are online from 12 October, giving you over a week to work through the list before the sale closes on 21 October.
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Weekly Estate ‘Green’ 2763
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This is a regular public sale run out of a Box Hill auction house, and the mix reflects that: antiques and furniture sit alongside retail stock and curios pulled from deceased estates. That combination tends to produce variety rather than a single theme, which suits buyers chasing one specific piece or a carload of usable household gear.
Estate lots often mean older furniture and household items that have been kept rather than cleared out, so condition varies and inspection matters. Retail stock adds the chance of newer goods at auction prices.
With a close date of 23 October 2026, there is time to check the catalogue properly. Review the lot list, note what you actually need, and bid on that rather than the whole room.
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Nike Sneakers No.2761
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Abbeys Auctions runs regular public sales from its Box Hill auction house, covering antiques, furniture, retail stock, curios and deceased estates. This sale is a Nike sneaker collection, listed as No.2761, and the catalogue goes live for viewing and bidding on 16th October.
The sale closes 25th October 2026. Check the lot list for individual styles and sizes before bidding.
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Rugs No.2767
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Abbeys Auctions runs regular public sales out of its Box Hill rooms, and this rug catalogue sits alongside the antiques, furniture, retail stock, curios and deceased estate goods that come through the doors each week. The rug selection is the headline here, but the broader catalogue gives buyers plenty to sift through.
Bidding opens online from 12 October, so you can view the catalogue and place bids before the sale closes on 29 October. Worth a look if you’re furnishing a place or chasing a specific piece for a room.
Pickles
Pickles Auctions VIC operates from three Melbourne locations: 12-30 Toll Drive Altona North, 41-45 McIntyre Road Sunshine, and 104-116 Operations Road Tullamarine. They run regular vehicle, salvage, equipment, and general goods auctions.
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National Transport Logistics Rotation Sale
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Pickles is running a National Transport Logistics Rotation Sale, and the lot list is led by a 2008 Mercedes Benz Atego. This is a working truck from a fleet rotation, the kind of gear that turns up when a logistics operator refreshes its linehaul or distribution fleet. The Atego is Mercedes-Benz’s medium-duty workhorse, a common sight on Australian roads in everything from freight runs to service roles.
The sale is structured across various locations nationally, so buyers outside Melbourne should check what’s available near them before bidding closes on 21 October 2026. Fleet rotation sales like this tend to move quickly and the condition varies lot to lot, so it pays to inspect or request a condition report before committing.
One lot is confirmed so far, with the Atego the standout. Keep an eye on the listing as more gear is added closer to the close date.
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Commercial Bus Auction
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Eight buses make up this Pickles auction, with the mix spanning nearly a quarter century of fleet stock. The newest of the group is a 2021 Toyota Coaster 70 Series, sitting alongside a 2018 Fuso Rosa and a pair of Mitsubishi Rosa BE600s from 2012 and 2013.
The heavier end of the catalogue brings a 2015 Bus & Coach International FBC6146CRZ1 Explorer, a 2014 EMC EG6158T, a 2008 Denning Phoenix and a 1998 Mercedes Benz O405NH. That spread covers late-model units through to older chassis with plenty of life left in them.
Inspection and collection are at 12-30 Toll Drive, Altona North. Bidding closes 29 October 2026.
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BAC Civil End of Era
Pickles BAC Civil End of Era in Melbourne.
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Australian Livestock Transport Sale
Pickles Australian Livestock Transport Sale in Melbourne.
Grays Online
Grays is an online-only platform continuously listing Victorian pickup lots from major retailer clearances to forklifts and ex-hire equipment.
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Assorted Speakers, Computer & IT Equipments, Audio Accessories VIC
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The headline lots here are Duapro kitchen appliances: Inductor Go DH700 induction cooktops, Prep Master Pro food processors, a glass electric kettle, a Beat Blitz hand mixer set and a Slice Master DPZ800 food slicer. That is a solid spread of small kitchen gear if you are kitting out a rental, a cafe back bench or just replacing tired appliances at home.
The rest of the catalogue leans into the title: speakers, computer and IT equipment, and audio accessories. Twenty-five lots in total, so there is room to bundle a few items without stretching the budget.
Inspection details and pickup windows sit with the listing. Check condition notes per lot before you bid, particularly on the electrical gear.
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VIC – Caravan Auction 15/10
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Two very different propositions here. The Jasmine OES MS-5 is a 2025 build, factory direct and unused, so you are looking at current-model stock rather than something that has done a lap of the country. For anyone chasing a fresh van without the wait, that is the headline lot.
The Urban Caravans Tungsten X Terrain is the other side of the coin. It is a 2023 build listed with a WOVR inspected notation, which means it has been through a written-off vehicle process and cleared inspection. That history will shape both the price and the questions you ask before bidding.
Both lots close 21 October. Read the inspection notes on the Tungsten carefully and factor the WOVR status into your number.
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2025 Jasmine OES MS-5 Caravan (Factory Direct- Unused)
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This is an unused 2025 build, so there’s no previous owner, no wear and tear, and no mystery about how it’s been treated. The Jasmine OES MS-5 is a full-size van with the layout and fittings you’d expect from a current-model build, and it’s being listed as a single lot rather than part of a bulk clearance.
Grays is running it as an individual lot, which means you’re bidding on one caravan, not a package deal. Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you commit.
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2002 Jayco Freedom Caravan
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The Jayco Freedom has been a staple of Australian caravanning for decades, and the 2002 model sits in that sweet spot where the build quality was solid and the layout was practical without the complexity of newer, heavily optioned vans. At around two decades old, this one will show its age somewhere, so expect to inspect the chassis, roof seals, and any signs of water ingress before committing.
As a standalone lot from a Grays rolling auction, there’s no bundle pricing or multi-item discount here. You’re bidding on the one van. That said, single-lot caravan auctions can work in a buyer’s favour when competition is thin, particularly if the listing closes at an awkward time.
Worth checking the rego status, tow hitch condition, and whether the annexe or any accessories come with it. Those extras add up fast if you have to buy them separately.
Lloyds Auctions
Lloyds Auctions runs nationwide online sales including many with Victoria-based pickup. Diverse categories from jewellery and homewares to caravans, classic cars, and machinery.
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House & Homewares
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Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction, and the drawer units are the headline act. Every lot carries a 200kg rating, which puts them in proper industrial storage territory rather than flimsy garage shelving. The bulk of the list sits at 1500L x 850W x 360H, with blue and red front options, plus a few shorter or narrower variants at 1400L, 980W, 800L and 600W for tighter spaces.
The broader catalogue spans vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, so it pays to scan the full listing rather than just the drawers. Bidding closes 18 October 2026.
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Sport, Leisure & Lifestyle
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The mix leans hard into lifestyle and leisure, so there’s plenty here for families, snow chasers and backyard entertainers alike. Standouts include the Elan M-Series M666 168cm dual titanium alpine skis, a Santa Cruz snowboard with bindings, and the Nitro Competition 300 combo water skis. The Blue Wave Bronze 8-year 24-ft round above ground pool is the biggest single item on offer and worth a serious look if you’ve been pricing up backyard setups.
Smaller lots round out the sale: a SINGER 26" steam press stand, packs of Mojo M-Active caps, RoomMates wall stickers, and a bulk lot of Ring Pro Australia speedball mitts and gloves. Toy hunters get a run too, with mixed Nerf blasters, a Nerf bundle of mixed models, a Battle Stomp set and a Hot Wheels track set with launcher.
Lloyds runs this as a multi-lot online auction covering vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, so it pays to scan the full catalogue rather than just the headline categories.
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Brand New Caravan Parts
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This is a multi-lot online auction run by Lloyds Auctions, and the caravan category is where the value sits. Twelve-plus lots of brand new stock, none of it used, none of it fitted. The Eurovision RV windows carry retail prices of $340 to $480 depending on size, and the access hatch service doors list at $129 each.
If you are mid-renovation on a van, a camper or a project build, buying windows and hatches at auction pricing beats paying retail per unit. The 900×450 and 1000×800 windows cover most standard fitouts, and the 1100×450 gives you a wider option for a main viewing window.
The broader catalogue spans vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, so it pays to scan the full listing rather than just the caravan section. Auction closes 21 October 2026.
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Gadgets, Music & Pastimes
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This is a genuine mixed-lot sale, so the value is in the spread. Four bulk lots of Kimra product carry an RRP of about $160 each, which gives you a rough anchor on retail value before bidding starts. Alongside those sit a mixed toy weapons and action figure bundle, a bulk arts and crafts lot, and five fitness and personal training items bundled together.
The collectables side is where things get interesting. The vintage NASA Man on the Moon piece and the Star Wars Black Series bundle will pull attention from collectors, while the 100+ classical CD collection suits anyone rebuilding a physical music library on the cheap.
Lloyds runs this as a multi-lot online auction, so each lot closes separately. Check postage or pickup terms for your items before bidding, particularly on the bulk lots where weight adds up.
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Home Improvement, DIY & Hardware
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This one leans hard into the serious end of DIY. The Milwaukee AS-30 MAC is a 30 litre M-Class dust extractor, the spec tradies buy when they’re cutting concrete or sanding old paint. Two GPI Velocity L2580EP extractors appear in the list, so there’s a shot at picking up a spare or a second unit for the workshop.
Beyond the dust gear, there’s a Karcher NT 40/1 Tact Te H professional wet and dry vacuum, a STIHL SE 62 wet and dry cleaner, and a Senco AC20216 low noise oil-free compressor. Power supply is covered by BlackRidge and Full Boar inverter generators, plus a FY-TECH digital spot welding machine and a Cigweld Easywelder EC for metalwork.
Yard and garden gets a look in with the Ryobi RLM16E36S 1600W 36cm electric mower. Lloyds runs this as a multi-lot online sale across vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, so it pays to scan the full catalogue rather than just the headline categories. Bidding closes 23 October 2026.
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Whitegoods & Appliances
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This is a broad Lloyds Auctions multi-lot online sale, with whitegoods and appliances sitting alongside vehicles, jewellery, collectables and plant equipment across the catalogue. For appliance buyers, the fridge is the obvious draw: a Fisher & Paykel 494L Series 5 with an $899 RRP. The Dyson DC25 upright is flagged faulty, so factor repair or parts value into your bid rather than expecting a plug-and-play vacuum.
The commercial hand dryers are where the volume sits. Several Drysonic CurvePro units carry RRPs of $899 to $975, and there is more than one lot of each, which suits anyone kitting out bathrooms or picking up spares. Smaller items round out the list: an Avanti Modena stainless double wall item with a $59 RRP, a Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0 blowout brush, and a Sinkz Sinkology Sullivan 18-inch copper kitchen sink.
Also listed is a Devanti PWM-S-46-BK portable washing machine, handy for a granny flat, caravan or rental. With 12+ lots and a close date of 24 October 2026, condition varies across the catalogue, so read each lot description before bidding.
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House & Homewares
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This is a multi-lot online auction run by Lloyds Auctions, covering vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods alongside the house and homewares on offer here. The furniture stands out for sheer volume: bar stools in white, black and pink wire, plus mint green tubular numbers, all listed in sets of 10 or more. That kind of quantity rarely turns up in a single sale.
The outdoor and cafe-style pieces are worth a close look. There is an 11-piece bulk lot of ornate metal folding outdoor furniture, a three-piece white metal lounge setting, French-style scrollwork bistro chairs and a pair of white painted timber benches. Black bentwood dining chairs with rattan cane and white bamboo folding chairs round out the seating.
A black wooden trestle-style dining table anchors the dining side of the sale. Several lots are marked used, so condition checks matter before you commit. With 12-plus lots and a close date of 25 October 2026, there is time to inspect and plan.
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Hospitality, Catering & Events
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This Lloyds Auctions sale covers the practical end of hospitality: cooking equipment, refrigeration parts and enough seating to fit out a beer garden or bistro. The Turbochef HCC2020 conveyor oven is the headline lot for anyone running a pizza or high-volume kitchen, with the Birko bain marie close behind for food holding.
Front of house gets a look in too. Wire bar stools come in white, black and gold, mostly in sets of nine or ten, alongside black metal frame stools with backrests and padded seats. There are also French-style white metal scrollwork bistro chairs and a three-piece outdoor lounge setting.
Rounding things out are a Polar condenser coil listed for parts, V.I.P. refrigeration catering shop equipment, and a bulk lot of 11 ornate metal folding outdoor pieces. Twelve or more lots in total, closing 27 October 2026.
Christian McCann Auctions
Christian McCann Auctions specialise in quality Antique Furniture, Australian and International art, Antique porcelain and Asian Antiques.
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Elegance: An Auction Of The Finest The 18th & 19th Centuries Had To Offer
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This is a single-vendor style sale built around period furniture, with the 18th and 19th centuries doing the heavy lifting. Expect mahogany and walnut case goods, dining suites, occasional tables and the kind of pieces that usually carry a hefty retail ticket in Melbourne’s antique shops.
Australian art sits alongside the furniture, and the Asian section covers ceramics, bronzes and decorative items. Condition reports matter here, so ask before you bid on anything with veneer or restoration.
Christian McCann runs this one out of Richmond, with the sale closing 18 October 2026. Inspections are the smart move if you want to separate the genuine period pieces from the later reproductions.
Donington Auctions
Donington Auctions, based in Victoria, specialise in collector car and motorcycle auctions along with automotive memorabilia.
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[PART II] The Collection of the Late Peter Briggs, Featuring a Fine Automotive Library
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This is the second instalment of the Peter Briggs collection, a name well known in Australian motoring circles. Donington Auctions has built its reputation on classic, collector and performance car sales out of Melbourne, and this catalogue leans on that strength: European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles sit alongside a standout automotive library.
The library is the point of difference here. Motoring books and literature often get split off and sold cheap, but a dedicated offering like this attracts a different buyer, one who wants the reference material that goes with the cars. Expect competition from collectors who have been chasing these titles for years.
Part II means there is more to come, so check what closed in Part I if you want a read on where prices are landing. Close date is October 5, 2026.
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Italian Exotica Auction – Featuring Books, Models, and Memorabilia
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Donington Auctions runs this sale out of Melbourne, and it leans hard into Italian marques. The lots mix printed material with display pieces: marque-specific books, scale models and memorabilia tied to Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. For anyone building a garage library or a display shelf, the range covers both.
Books and models like these often surface one at a time through private sales, so a single catalogue pulling them together is worth a look. Condition and completeness vary across lots, so check each listing before bidding.
Donington specialises in classic, collector and performance car auctions, with European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles forming the core of its business. This sale sits alongside that specialty rather than apart from it. Inspection details and the full lot list are on the auction page.
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The Rolls-Royce & Bentley Auction
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Donington Auctions runs this dedicated Rolls-Royce and Bentley sale out of Melbourne, drawing on its specialty in classic, collector, and performance cars. The catalogue leans on European marques, so the Crewe and Goodwood badges are the headline act here.
Beyond the motor cars, the sale includes collectables, which suits buyers chasing memorabilia, books, or garage art tied to the two British marques. Details on individual lots are worth checking closely before the 25 October close.
For anyone building a collection or hunting a project, this is a focused sale rather than a mixed clearance. Read the lot descriptions carefully and confirm condition and history on the cars that interest you.
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The Rare Automotive Part Auction
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Donington Auctions runs this sale out of Melbourne, drawing on its specialty in classic, collector, and performance car auctions. European marques sit alongside muscle car and motorcycle gear, so the parts on offer suit a range of restoration and rebuild jobs.
Expect the usual mix from a dedicated automotive parts sale: carburettors, cylinder heads, wheels, and trim pieces, with plenty of scope to pick up spares for an ongoing project. Buyers chasing specific components should check the lot list closely, as individual items vary in condition and completeness.
The sale closes 26 October 2026. Worth a look if you need parts for a European classic or a performance build and want to source them at auction rather than retail.
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The Maritime & Angling Auction – CONSIGNING NOW
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Donington Auctions runs classic, collector and performance car sales out of Melbourne, with a reputation for European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles. This one widens the net to maritime and angling gear, which means the catalogue should carry the odd mix you only get when a shed, a garage and a boat get cleared in one go.
Consignments are open now, so what lands in the catalogue is still being decided. If you have maritime or fishing gear sitting unused, this is the moment to have a chat with the auctioneer.
Close date is 18 January 2027. Plenty of time to watch the listings build.
EJ Ainger
Ainger specialises in estate sales along with antiques and decorative art.
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Both auctions commencing at 11 AM — DAY ONETUES 20 OCT
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EJ Ainger has built a reputation in Richmond for regular antiques and decorative art sales, and this day of two auctions fits that mould. Expect a mix of Australian and international pieces across furniture, ceramics, glass and collectables.
Both sessions start at 11am on Tuesday 20 October. With two catalogues running back to back, it pays to review each separately and note the lots you want before bidding opens.
Details on individual lots are worth checking directly with the auctioneer.
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Both auctions commencing at 11 AM — DAY TWOWED 21 OCT
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EJ Ainger has built its name on antiques and decorative art, and this Richmond sale keeps to that brief. Expect a mix of Australian and international works across furniture, ceramics, glass and the smaller decorative pieces that reward a close read of the catalogue.
Two auctions run back to back from 11am on Wednesday 21 October, so plan your day around both sessions rather than just the first. Condition and provenance notes matter here, and they are worth checking before you bid.
If you collect across categories rather than chasing one piece, this is the sort of sale where a careful pass through the lots often turns up better value than the headline items.
Leonard Joel Specialist Auctioneers
Leonard Joel is focused on art, antiques, collectables, and fine furniture.
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Works from the Charles Blackman Estate
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This is estate material from one of Australia’s best-known artists, and the spread across mediums and decades is the draw. The bronzes are small and shelf-friendly, while Steam Train is a serious wall piece at 137 x 213cm and will suit a buyer with the space for it. The Constellation works from 1988 show Blackman’s later interest in celestial imagery, and the charcoal nudes and cats carry the loose, immediate line he’s known for.
Condition and provenance matter here, so read the catalogue notes for each lot before bidding. Frames are included on the works listed with them. Leonard Joel runs these sales regularly from South Yarra, and the timed format gives you until 22 October to sort your bids.
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Important Chinese & Asian Art
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This sale leans heavily on Qing dynasty porcelain and glass, with several pieces carrying reign marks that will draw serious attention. The imperial transparent green glass ‘chrysanthemum’ dish stands out for its incised Qianlong four-character mark and period attribution, while the agate bowl and the celadon ‘lobed’ vase both carry Qianlong marks and possible period status. Earlier material is represented too, including two 17th century blue and white bowls from the Shunzhi/Kangxi and Transitional periods.
Later Qing wares round out the catalogue: a pair of famille rose dragon dishes with a Qianlong mark from the Guangxu period, a yellow-glazed bowl and a white-glazed anhua ‘dragon’ stem-cup, both with Guangxu six-character marks and of the period. A large 18th century Yixing jun glaze vase and a celadon ice-crackle bottle vase add range beyond the mark-and-period pieces.
Condition reports and provenance matter more than ever at this level, so request them before bidding. Leonard Joel runs these specialist sales regularly from South Yarra, and the Hawthorn location puts this one within easy reach for Melbourne buyers.
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Arts of Asia
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This is a tightly curated sale for collectors of Chinese decorative arts, with the snuff bottle as its focus. The range of materials is the draw: white jade, cinnabar lacquer, famille rose, amber, turquoise, falangcai enamel glass, agate, overlay glass and horn all appear across the lots, several carrying Qianlong marks and most dated to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The silver abstinence plaque is the odd one out and worth a look on its own.
Leonard Joel runs regular specialist sales of fine art, antiques, collectables, jewellery and fine furniture from its South Yarra rooms. The timed online format closes 26 October 2026, giving buyers a decent window to inspect condition reports and compare marks before bidding. With 12+ lots and plenty of grouped entries, there is scope to pick up a single bottle or build a broader group without stretching the budget.
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Fine Art
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Leonard Joel in South Yarra is running this specialist timed online sale, and it’s a solid pick for anyone chasing fine jewellery without the showroom markup. The catalogue leans heavily on precious stones and precious metals, with standout lots including a diamond solitaire ring and a selection of gold bangles. Watch collectors will want to check the vintage Omega and Longines pieces, plus a few modern Swiss automatics.
The auction also dips into collectable art and antique trinkets, so it’s not strictly a jewellery play. A small run of silverware and cameo brooches adds variety. Bidding closes on 10 December 2026, so set a reminder and inspect the condition reports online before you bid.
Smith & Singer
Smith & Singer conduct auctions including Australian & International Art, Aboriginal Art, Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design and Jewels.
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JOHN BRACK: The Racecourse Series
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Smith & Singer, the outfit formerly known as Sotheby’s Australia, runs this specialist art auction out of Melbourne. The focus is John Brack’s Racecourse Series, the body of work where he turned the track into something far less romantic than the punters’ dream. Expect his characteristic dry, angular figures and muted palette rather than celebratory scenes of a day at the races.
Brack is one of the most collected Australian artists of the twentieth century, and the Racecourse works sit alongside his better known pieces in terms of demand. Smith & Singer handles Australian and international art, Aboriginal art, jewels, watches and design, so this sits squarely in their wheelhouse. The auction closes 23 October 2026.
Anyone chasing a serious Australian art piece should look closely at the catalogue. These don’t come up often in this format.
Philips Auctions Melbourne
Philips Auctions holds regular special catalogue sales of Fine Arts, Antique and 20th Century Furniture, Decorative Arts, Silver, Porcelain and Antique and Modern Jewellery.
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Philips — Fine and Decorative Arts
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Philips Auctions is putting up a wide-ranging sale covering fine art, antique and 20th century furniture, jewellery and decorative arts. The mix suits anyone furnishing a home with character pieces as much as collectors chasing jewellery or smaller decorative items.
With categories this broad, condition and provenance will vary lot to lot, so check the catalogue carefully and inspect where you can. The sale closes 26 October in Malvern, VIC.
Leski Auctions
Based in VIC, Leski hold regular sales of art, antiques and collectables.
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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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Breen Auction Group
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Victoria Police Auction — TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2026
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Breen Auction Group has been the preferred auctioneer for Victoria Police for over 15 years, so the provenance is solid. This is a classic police auction where you’ll find a grab-bag of seized goods, from cordless drills and angle grinders to laptops, tablets, and stereo gear. There’s also general merchandise that could include everything from homewares to sporting equipment.
The key here is that lots are sold as-is, with no returns. That means a sharp eye on the photos and descriptions pays off. If you’re after workshop tools or cheap electronics to flip, this is the kind of sale where a $10 bid can net a $200 item. Just factor in pickup from Sunshine West and bring cash or card on the day.
Don’t expect a polished retail experience. Police auctions are raw, but for the bargain hunter who knows their gear, the value is often in the unknown. Get in early, inspect if you can, and bid smart.
Lawsons – Sydney
Each week, Lawsons Auctions offer antique and modern furniture, books, maps and prints, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings, electricals and bric a brac.
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Fine Art: Company Collection, Melbourne
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions spanning antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac, and this Melbourne company collection sits squarely in that wheelhouse. For buyers chasing art and collectables, the mix of paintings and decorative pieces alongside jewellery makes for a varied catalogue worth working through lot by lot.
Company collections often mean breadth rather than a single theme, so expect a spread of periods and styles across the decorative arts and paintings on offer. Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan a bid.
Manheim
Manheim Victoria is headquartered at 4 Gordon Luck Avenue, Altona North (their national head office). Weekly clearing auctions here cover passenger cars, commercial vehicles, fleet returns, and ex-government stock. Simulcast bidding is available.
Burns and Co
Specialising in Classic & Collectable Cars, Motorcycles, Memorabilia/Collectables and significant collections.
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Next Level Collectors Auction Inc. The “Scot Copping Collection” Part 1 & 2
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This is a genuine collection sale, not a dealer clearance. Scot Copping spent years assembling the hoard and it is now being broken up in two parts, which means the first round should throw up plenty of variety across cars, bikes and memorabilia.
Burns and Co handle classic and collectable vehicles as their core trade, and they are running this one out of Beresfield in NSW with delivery from Bayswater. With 832 lots on the books, there is real depth here, so expect everything from project-grade metal to display pieces.
The close date is still TBC. Check the listing for the full inventory and inspection details before you commit.
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November Muscle, Classics & Motoring Auction
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Burns and Co specialise in classic and collectable cars, motorcycles, memorabilia and significant collections, with operations out of Beresfield NSW. This November auction brings that focus to a Bayswater, VIC sale, so expect a catalogue built around motoring rather than general household gear.
Details on individual lots are thin at this stage, but the auctioneer’s track record points to a mix of classics, muscle metal and two-wheeled stock, plus memorabilia for the shed wall. If you follow the classic scene, it’s worth a look once the full lot list lands.
Closing date is 21 September 2026. Plenty of time to do your homework before bidding opens up.
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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.
Gollant Auctioneers & Valuers
Based in Victoria, Gollant are general auctioneers with regular business closure sales, liquidations, and retail clearance stock.
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Gollant — Ducting Manaufacturers P And E?Force=True
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This is a full workshop clearance rather than a scattering of surplus gear. The centrepiece is an Engel automatic duct forming line, the kind of setup that does the bulk of the work in a ducting operation, and it is being offered alongside the support equipment that keeps a shop like this running.
Material handling is covered by Enforcer forklifts in 7 tonne and 2.5 tonne capacities, so there is lifting sorted at both ends of the scale. For cutting, there is a CNC laser cutting machine and a waterjet cutting machine, two very different tools that between them handle most sheetmetal profiling jobs.
Beyond the big-ticket machines, the sale takes in a range of general sheetmetal equipment. For anyone setting up a fabrication shop or adding capacity, buying a working plant in one hit is a different proposition to piecing it together machine by machine. Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for updates.
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Gollant — Specialist Spray Painters Sanders And Cabinet Makers Auction?Force=True
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This is a full workshop clearance, not a scattered lot of leftovers. The Viet S3 333 calibrating sander runs three heads at 1350mm width with PLC control, which puts it in serious production territory for anyone running panel work at volume. Pair that with the Arden booth, a VSD heated spray and bake unit from 2012 with a drying room measuring 8m x 4.8m x 4.1m, and you have the core of a compliant spray operation.
Dust extraction is sorted too. The Polex MDC 12000P reverse pulse collector is the kind of unit that keeps a cabinet shop running clean and keeps the safety inspector happy.
Worth a look if you are setting up a spray or cabinet operation, expanding an existing one, or chasing quality gear at auction prices.
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