Inside This Week’s Sydney Auction Market – 69 Upcoming Sales inc Damaged Freight, Military Histories & Commercial Catering Gear
This week we list 69 auctions happening in Sydney and Greater NSW. This list is updated weekly, covering major auction houses in Sydney including Grays, Lloyds, Slattery, Pickles, Manheim, Theodore Bruce and many boutique auctioneers. You can also check the NSW category for more individual notices. For a list of vehicle sales, see the Upcoming Sydney Car Auctions page. Unless otherwise noted, these sales are online and open to the public with local pickup (check the auctioneer’s website for details).
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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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Coates Hire Equipment Clearance Various Locations
A wide spread of hire fleet gear is being cleared through Pickles, with assets listed across multiple sites and the main inspection point at Milperra in Sydney’s south-west. The catalogue runs from a 2017 Isuzu NPS 75-155 truck and a 2016 Caterpillar 239D compact track loader to a 2001 Dingo K9-3-K mini digger, Manitou MH 25-4 buggie, four Haulotte and JLG scissor lifts, and a run of generators including a 20kVA diesel unit and a 2014 Atlas Copco QAX20.
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House & Homewares
A wide range of office furniture and homewares is on offer through Lloyds Auctions in NSW, closing 1 November. Expect IDEAL beech and Ironstone pieces including the IR96 free standing return desk, IRH18 HOB bench seating, IBH9 bookcase hutch and IDLU18 curved desk, plus a set of seven yellow upholstered dining chairs.
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Catering & Hospitality Equipment Auction
A Kenwood Chef Mixer, complete with its instruction manual and cookbook, is on offer from allbids in the ACT. This is a solid standalone lot for anyone setting up a kitchen or replacing worn-out gear, closing on 7 August 2026.
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Trends & Insights
The headline volume sits in the specialty rooms this week, not the residential boards. Lloyds Auctions ran a 5,000+ lot Halloween event on 31 Oct, a national online sale spanning classic cars (including an ex-Rod Stewart Lamborghini), jewellery, fine art, heavy machinery and a living estate component, with the house openly chasing a Guinness record (Medianet, Oct 30). That is a logistics play as much as a catalogue one, and it pulled bidders away from smaller timed sales running the same week.
Collectables and household chattels held their own. Theodore Bruce’s Eclectic Objects timed sale in Marrickville on 28 Oct moved Australian mulga wood pieces, unclaimed post household goods, mid-century pottery and fine books from Sydney rooms (Theodore Bruce Auctions, Oct 28). In the memorabilia lane, Manshed Auctions’ 24 Oct live sale carried autographs, match-worn football and Olympic items, with petrol bowsers and vintage signs continuing to anchor its garagenalia following (FindGlocal / Manshed Auctions, Oct 26).
Regional plant and vehicle dispersal is where the depth is. Macquarie Auctions has Parkes deceased estate parts 1 and 2 closing early November, covering dozers, tractors, agricultural machinery, cars, workshop tools and collectables, alongside an October collector and muscle car auction simulcast (Macquarie Auctions, Oct 27). On the industrial side, Colliers has taken a freestanding Eastern Creek facility to public auction above $8.5m, a reminder that commercial and industrial stock is still clearing through the room (Australian Manufacturing, Oct 14).
Watch the Parkes machinery lots and any post-Halloween relists for signs of where reserve discipline is heading into November.
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Pickles
Pickles Auctions operates five NSW locations including Belmore (Sydney), Dubbo, Newcastle, Tamworth, and Wagga Wagga, where they run regular vehicle, plant, and equipment sales.
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Sydney Online Unreserved Unidentified Damaged Freight Clearance
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This is a true clearance of unidentified damaged freight, listed unreserved through Pickles in Sydney. Every lot sells regardless of price, which suits buyers who are happy to sort through mixed general goods and take a punt on what’s inside.
Because the freight is unidentified and damaged, condition varies across the board. Read each lot description carefully and use inspection to check what you’re actually bidding on before the 31 October close.
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Coates Hire Equipment Clearance Various Locations
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This is a working hire fleet being rationalised, which means the lots are built for site use rather than showroom condition. The mix covers earthmoving, access and power in roughly equal measure: a Cat 239D track loader and Dingo mini digger for the ground work, a Manitou buggie for material handling, and Haulotte Optimum 8AC and 8AE plus JLG 3246ES electric scissor lifts for indoor and slab access.
The power side is worth a look on its own. A 20kVA diesel generator, a portable unit and the 2014 Atlas Copco QAX20 give you options from small site standby through to larger mobile supply. The 2017 Isuzu NPS 75-155 is the pick of the vehicle lots, a 4×4 crew cab that holds its value well in trade use.
Note that lots are spread across various locations, so check each listing for its actual site before you plan inspection or transport. The Milperra address is the reference point, not a guarantee every item sits there. Closing 3 November 2026.
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McGrath Newcastle Retirement Sale
Pickles McGrath Newcastle Retirement Sale in Newcastle.
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McGrath Newcastle, Warehouse & General Goods
Pickles McGrath Newcastle, Warehouse & General Goods in Newcastle.
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End of Lease Refrigerated Trailer Clearance
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This is a straight end-of-lease clearance, which means the trailers are being moved on in one hit rather than trickled out. The lot list is almost entirely 2017 Maxitrans ST3 refrigerated trailers, a common sight on Australian roads and well supported for parts and service. A single ST2 from the same year breaks the pattern and may suit a buyer after a different configuration.
The group is being sold from Spring Farm in Sydney’s south-west, so inspection and pickup logistics are straightforward for anyone in the metro area or heading down the Hume. With 12 or more lots on offer, there’s scope to bid on one unit or assemble a small fleet in a single session.
Close date is 10 November 2026. Buyers should check individual lot conditions, service history and fridge unit hours before bidding, since end-of-lease stock can vary considerably from unit to unit.
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End of Lease Almond Sale
Pickles End of Lease Almond Sale in Wagga Wagga.
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National Waste and Recycling Sale
Pickles National Waste and Recycling Sale in Sydney.
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Unreserved Tunnel Project Yard Clearance
Pickles Unreserved Tunnel Project Yard Clearance in Sydney.
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EOI: Tunnel Project Roadheader & Trencher
Pickles EOI: Tunnel Project Roadheader & Trencher in Sydney.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Founded in 2011, Sydney Rare Book Auctions do exactly what their name suggests.
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Dr Nigel Warwick’s Collection of Military and Unit Histories – Part 1 A203
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This is the first instalment of Dr Nigel Warwick’s military and unit history collection, listed by Sydney Rare Book Auctions in Ultimo. The focus is on regimental and unit records, the kind of material that fills gaps in a military history shelf rather than the big-ticket campaign narratives.
Part 1 suggests further instalments are coming, so collectors chasing a specific unit or regiment should check this catalogue carefully before later parts land. Condition and edition details sit with each lot, worth reading closely on anything you plan to bid on.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions handles rare books, first editions, manuscripts, maps and scientific publications, so expect a properly catalogued sale rather than a house clearance. Closing 1 November 2026.
Lloyds Auctions
Lloyds Auctions Sydney handles insolvency, liquidation, ex-resort, and general goods from their Sydney facility, with online bidding available nationally.
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House & Homewares
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This is a multi-lot online auction run by Lloyds Auctions, spanning vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods alongside the house and homewares lots. The furniture side leans heavily on the IDEAL range, with matching beech and Ironstone finishes across desks, hutches and seating, so there is scope to fit out a whole office rather than pick up one odd piece.
Standouts include the IR96 free standing return desk (listed twice), the IDLU18 and IDRU18 curved desks, the IBH9 and IBH12 bookcase hutches, and the IRH18 and IRH15 HOB bench seating units. The IDH4D hutch with pigeon hole slots suits anyone after practical storage.
The seven yellow upholstered dining chairs add a splash of colour to the otherwise neutral commercial stock. With 12-plus lots and a 1 November close, check the full catalogue for condition notes and inspection details before bidding.
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Hospitality, Catering & Events
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This is a multi-lot online auction run by Lloyds Auctions, closing 3 November 2026. The catalogue leans heavily on hospitality and catering equipment, with the refrigeration side the standout: two half-door stainless units, two four-door reach-in fridges, and a pair of cake displays at 1.2m and 1.8m. A 45kg/24h commercial ice machine rounds out the cold storage.
Front-of-house is covered too, with multiple white pedestal dining tables among the lots. For anyone fitting out a cafe, function space, or restaurant, the mix of display, storage, and seating covers a fair bit of ground in one hit.
Lloyds runs this as a multi-category sale, so expect vehicles, jewellery, collectables, and general goods alongside the catering gear. Check each listing for condition and dimensions before bidding.
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Home Entertainment, Audio & Computers
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This is a practical stock-up auction rather than a single showpiece. Twelve-plus lots cover both the machines and the consumables that keep them running: a used Ricoh SP C360DN colour laser printer sits alongside Konica Minolta drum units in black and CMY, so there is gear here for someone maintaining an existing fleet or piecing together a home office setup.
The consumables are the real story. Toner lots include NPG-50, G-25 and KM C250-M cartridges suited to Konica machines, Ricoh MP C2503K black toners, and boxed MX-27CT-C cyan units. Drum units span DR 512 CMY and DR311K black, giving buyers a shot at spares without retail pricing.
Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction, with categories across vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and general goods. Check compatibility against your own machine before bidding, and confirm condition on the used printer lot. Closes 4 November.
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Gadgets, Music & Pastimes
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This is a multi-lot online auction from Lloyds Auctions, spanning vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods alongside the smaller tech items listed. The 12-plus lots here lean heavily toward family and lifestyle gear: several Osmo starter kits built around iPad learning, including the Creative, Genius and Little Genius versions, plus a bulk lot of three Osmo Starter Kits for anyone buying in volume.
Smaller electronics round out the list. There is a brand new open-box Dell KB500 wireless keyboard, a Nixon The Staple A1282-010 digital watch, and multiple units of the MIFO O5 Plus Gen 3 Touch wireless earbuds, so repeat bidders have room to move on quantity.
Worth noting the auction house description covers the broader catalogue rather than these lots specifically, so check each listing for condition and what is actually included before bidding. The auction closes 5 November 2026.
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Unclaimed Freight
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This is a multi-lot online auction from Lloyds Auctions, and the freight theme runs right through it. The lots are mixed and bulk-packed, so most of the value sits in quantity rather than single standout pieces. Health and personal care dominates: Vedix customised Ayurveda hair care kits, assorted supplements from OxyEnergy and Neats, and a broad beauty and cosmetics lot.
Practical buyers will spot the bulk QianCheng QC-L5 nose guard face masks and the Depend incontinence products, both of which suit resellers or care providers buying in volume. Smaller mixed lots cover a Sejoy BlackStone rotary shaver, BAGSMART Paz water bottle slings, cat toys and general electronics.
Lloyds runs categories across vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment and general goods, so check each lot listing for condition and contents before bidding. Twelve-plus lots, closing 6 November.
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Home Improvement, DIY & Hardware
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This is a general goods auction with plenty of workshop and shed material. The vintage hand tools are the standout: a Disston saw, an ornate carved-handle saw, a Stanley No. 63 convex round bottom plane and a Stanley No. 78 duplex rebate plane, plus an antique A. Mathieson & Co wooden jack plane and a timber-handle axe. Tool collectors and woodworkers will find plenty to sort through.
Practical gear is mixed in too. There is a Kerrick Hyqua Vac industrial wet and dry vacuum, heavy-duty red industrial extension cords, a Fujitsu General AIRSTAGE wall-mounted air unit and adjustable plastic measurement gear for concrete work. An office lot with two 90x60cm cork boards rounds out the listing.
The auction runs online through Lloyds Auctions and closes 6 November 2026. Condition is not stated in the listing, so inspect before bidding on the vintage pieces in particular.
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Whitegoods & Appliances
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This is a small, focused catalogue, which suits buyers chasing one or two specific items rather than a full house fit-out. The fridges carry the bulk of the value: LG’s GT-515BTDC and GT-515WDC sit in the 475 to 478 litre range, the Fisher & Paykel E450RW1 offers 451 litres in a single door format, and the CHiQ CTM515NW rounds out the cold storage at 515 litres.
Cleaning gear is covered by two Dyson cordless sticks, the V7 Animal Origin and the older DC44 Animal, both worth a look if you want cordless convenience without paying retail. Smaller lines include a pair of Milano Decor aroma diffusers in grey and dark wood, plus an Olimpia Splendid portable air conditioner with its serial number noted.
The vintage Lady Sunbeam Walkabout hair dryer is the odd one out and may appeal to collectors as much as anyone. Ten lots total, so inspection before the close is straightforward.
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House & Homewares
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This is a multi-lot online auction from Lloyds Auctions, spanning vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods alongside the house and homewares listings. The furniture side is heavy on office and dining pieces: timber office desks, multiple timber oval tables, and bulk lots of blue padded office chairs and grey fabric task chairs that suit a workspace fit-out or a spare-room setup.
Standouts include the set of four contemporary bar stools and the two-piece timber kitchen dresser with glazed sections, a solid piece for a dining room or kitchen. Bulk lots make up a good share of the catalogue, so buyers after quantity should look closely at those groupings.
The auction closes 8 November 2026. Inspect the lot list and condition notes before bidding, particularly on the bulk chair lots and the larger timber pieces.
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Unreserved Iconic Ex-Parliament Oval Table
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This is a one-lot sale with no reserve, so the table goes to the highest bidder regardless of price. The lot is a large oval modular parliament conference table, the kind of heavy-duty boardroom furniture built for serious rooms.
Lloyds is running it as a standalone online auction closing 14 November. One item, one winner, no minimum. If you have the space and the means to move it, it is worth a look.
AllBids
Allbids, affiliated with EHVA, CarBids, and BoatBids, is a Canberra-based operation. They offer a large variety of goods from ex-gov and corporate inc. cars and lots of IT goods inc servers, switches, routers, PC’s and laptops.
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Household Goods, Electricals & Hobbies Auction
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The Dyson lineup is the headline here. You’ve got the V8 Stick Vacuum (ORP $799) with a full one-year warranty from Dyson, plus the Supersonic R Professional Hair Dryer in Vinca Blue/Topaz (ORP $799) and the Airwrap I.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer in Ceramic Patina/Topaz (ORP $849). All three come with that factory warranty, which is a solid tick for second-hand buyers.
On the heating side, Amantii is putting up three electric fireplaces: a 34-inch linear model (ORP $2699), a 26-inch linear (ORP $1979), and the bigger Panorama BI Deep XT Smart unit. These are premium pieces, so expect some competition if you’re after a statement heater for winter.
The rest of the 89 lots cover general household gear and hobbies, so it’s worth scrolling through the full list for smaller bargains. Bidding closes on 14 August, and with this mix of high-end electricals and everyday items, there’s something for most punters. Check the photos carefully, as condition varies lot to lot.
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Police Auction
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AllBids has been running online auctions for over 15 years, and this one is a classic clearance of seized and unclaimed property. The catalogue is a mixed bag of everyday items and the occasional surprise. You will find a stack of bicycles, both kids and adult sizes, plus a decent selection of cordless power tools from Makita and DeWalt.
Electronics feature heavily. There are multiple smartphones, tablets, and laptops, including recent iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models. A handful of smartwatches and headphones are also in the mix. For the home, expect small appliances, some new-in-box items, and a collection of jewellery and watches that could hold hidden value.
Buyers should check each lot carefully. Condition varies from new and unused to clearly second-hand. All lots are sold as-is. Bidding is online only. The close date is yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the listing for the final countdown.
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Industrial Tools & Building Supplies Auction
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These Seves glass blocks are the headline act, and there are five separate lots of them. That’s nearly 50 square metres of premium metallised glass block in total, still in brand-new condition. The Q30 Neutro Doric profile is a quality architectural product, and the $14,000 ORP per lot gives you a solid benchmark for the discount on offer. If you’re a builder, glazier, or renovator with a commercial project in mind, this is serious stock at a fraction of its retail value.
Beyond the glass, the auction carries a broader range of industrial tools and building supplies, so it’s worth scrolling through the full 61 lots. With allbids running the sale online, you can bid from anywhere in NSW, but check the close time on 18 August and have your bids in early. The metallised finish on the glass blocks gives a distinctive, reflective look, so expect interest from design-focused buyers as much as tradies.
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Sports, Recreation & Fitness Auction
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The two-wheelers are the headline act here. The GIANT TRANCE X 29ER is a proper trail machine for anyone wanting a capable dual-suspension rig without paying retail. For a bit of nostalgia, the MALVERN STAR Oppy is a classic Aussie steel frame, while the TRINX Mountain Bike offers a more budget-friendly entry point. If you’re after something motorised, the SEGWAY NINEBOT Max G30 is a well-known commuter scooter with solid range, and there’s also the NINEBOT F-Series and a WOLONGGU electric scooter to consider.
Beyond the bikes, the lot list covers the rest of the active lifestyle. The MADD GEAR Origin Team stunt scooter is a genuine brand for the younger riders or park enthusiasts. For camping, a KINGS Swag is always handy for a weekend away, and it’s a brand that holds its value in the second-hand market. With 38 lots, it’s a mixed bag of recreational gear that suits anyone kitting themselves out for summer. Check the photos carefully for condition on the electric scooters, as battery health is the main thing to factor into your bid.
Bargain Hunt Auctions
BHA specialise in auctioning antiques, furniture, china, paintings, silver, unusual items, collectibles and general items.
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SINGLE OWNER ART COLLECTION AUCTION
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This is a genuine single-owner sale, which usually means one person’s taste across a lifetime rather than a dealer’s mixed stock. Bargain Hunt Auctions (Thornleigh NSW) is handling the listing, and the catalogue covers antiques, furniture, china, paintings, silver, unusual items and general goods.
The paintings and silver are the obvious draw for collectors, while the furniture and china give room to move on price. Unusual items are worth a look too, since single-owner collections often throw up pieces you won’t see in a standard house clearance.
Closing 4 November 2026. Check the lot list for condition and dimensions before bidding, particularly on furniture and framed works.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Theodore Bruce is one of Australia’s oldest auction houses, with its origins dating back to 1878. They offer regular art and collectables sales along with clearing Australia Post unclaimed, and in previous years, Sydney Airport unclaimed goods clearances.
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Coins & Stamps
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The Dutch proclamation coins are the headline act here. Both the 1764 and 1786 1 Gulder pieces carry real historical weight, and a 1930 2 1/2 Gulden sits in the same lot. For anyone building an Australian silver type set, the range on offer is broad: shillings and sixpence dated 1910 to 1939, florins, shillings, sixpence and threepence spanning 1916 to 1963, and a further group of florins from 1927 to 1954.
The Dansco Australian penny album is the other lot worth a close look, holding 78 coins and near complete. A run of ten Australian and New Zealand merchant penny tokens from the 1850s and 1860s adds genuine variety, and there are two 1937 Australian crowns plus a 1910 threepence and sixpence coin brooch for something different.
Theodore Bruce has been running auctions since 1878 and also handles Australia Post unclaimed goods, so the catalogue is worth reading in full. Twelve or more lots, closing 5 November 2026.
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Unclaimed Post | Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
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This is an Australia Post unclaimed goods auction, which means clothing and accessories that never reached their buyers are now being cleared through Theodore Bruce, one of the country’s oldest auction houses, established in 1878. The range skews towards womenswear with a few standout labels: Cue, Scanlan Theodore, Marcs, Lioness, Nookie, City Chic and Elka Collective all appear across the lots.
Sizing is varied, from a size 6 Elka Collective jacket through to an XL City Chic evening dress, so there’s scope to bid across several pieces rather than just one. Evening wear is well represented with dresses from Nookie, Pilgrim and City Chic, alongside more everyday outerwear like the Princess Polly trench and the Cue overcoat.
Unclaimed goods auctions tend to move quickly and lots are sold as described, so check sizing and condition notes against each listing before bidding. With 12-plus lots and a close date of 7 November 2026, there’s time to plan a strategy rather than rush.
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Art & Photography | Perth
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The Durack showing is the drawcard here. Six works by Elizabeth Durack (1915-2000) cover a lot of ground, from the 1948 laser print "The Kid" and the watercolour "Red Narga" of the same year, through to "Spectres at Dusk" in oil crayon and the Broome pastel "The Sea Hawk’s Breakfast at the back of Linney’s, Broome, W.A" from 1994. "Tyre by the Road 1950" mixes pencil, pastel and ink, and "Untitled Aboriginal Woman with Two Dogs" rounds out the pastel work.
Beyond Durack, there is a Robert Juniper screenprint in "Falling Rider 1979", two Maurice M. Kennedy watercolours, and a pair of circa 1920 pencil drawings by Ben Strange, one with ink. Terry Cousins, born 1931, is represented by a mixed media plaster and acrylic on board.
Theodore Bruce has been running since 1878, so the catalogue and condition reporting are worth a read before you bid. Closing is 15 November 2026.
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The Dr Jim Masselos Collection | Fine Indian & Himalayan Art | Part I
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This is the first part of the Dr Jim Masselos collection, and the depth is the draw. The lots trace a long arc of South Asian stonework: a 2nd century red sandstone Vishnu from Mathura, a Gandhara green schist relief of a tambourine player from the Swat Valley, a 9th century sandstone Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara torso, and a 10th to 12th century Central Indian Tirthankar head among them.
Standouts for collectors of Himalayan and Nepalese material include the 17th century carved black stone stele of Durga Mahishasuramarddini, while the 13th century Indian temple carving and a 9th/10th century Northern Indian Jain group sandstone carving round out the earlier devotional pieces. A Central Indian Kubera from the Gupta period and a Pala Dynasty Vishnu iron stone carving from Madhya Pradesh add further range.
Theodore Bruce has been running sales since 1878, so expect a properly catalogued auction. Condition reports matter on stone of this age, so check each lot carefully before bidding. The sale closes 23 November 2026.
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The Dr Jim Masselos Collection | Fine Indian & Himalayan Art | Part II
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This is Part II of the Dr Jim Masselos collection, and the depth of the catalogue is the draw. Twelve lots cover votive figures, folk art and ritual objects across several centuries, with group lots of three, four and six idols sitting alongside individual pieces. The early 20th-century South Indian Balakrishna and the pair of small tribal folk art Ganesh figures are the sort of things that reward a close look rather than a quick scan.
Condition and patina will matter more than usual here. Bronze and copper alloy pieces of this age carry wear, and the group lots mean you’re buying several figures at once, so inspect what you can before bidding. The three cast brass chuna lime containers are a quieter lot worth noting for anyone collecting ritual ware rather than devotional figures.
Theodore Bruce has been running sales since 1878, so the catalogue and provenance handling should be solid. Close date is 23 November 2026.
Leonard Joel Specialist Auctioneers
Leonard Joel is focused on art, antiques, collectables, and fine furniture.
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Sidney Nolan: Including early works of Heide, St Kilda, Wimmera & Outback
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This is a focused sale of Nolan works on paper, with most pieces dating from the late 1930s to the late 1940s, the period that shaped his reputation. The earliest lots include a c.1937 mixed media abstract and a 1937 ink figure study, both large-format sheets at roughly 45 by 57cm. From there the sale tracks through his St Kilda and Heide years, with transfer drawings of faces and stars, beach scenes, and abstract compositions from 1939 and 1940.
Standouts include the 1942 Wimmera Town and Aeroplane Crash pastel, a compact 16 by 21cm work with strong documentary pull, and the c.1947 Lantern from the Kelly Series, a transfer drawing at 25 by 31.5cm. The 1949 North-West Australia landscape with station buildings rounds out the outback thread, alongside the Halls Creek race meeting in ink.
Sizes range from small studies around 10 by 18cm up to the 57.5 by 44.5cm figure. All lots are works on paper, so condition and framing will matter, and prospective buyers should check the listings for detail. The sale is timed online, closing 11 November, run by Leonard Joel out of South Yarra.
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas of NSW hold regular auctions that include jewellery, oriental, 20th-century design, Australiana, Australian cedar, and fine & decorative arts.
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20th Century & Design
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Raffan Kelaher & Thomas are putting up a tight edit of modernist furniture and decorative objects. The standout lots include a pair of Finn Juhl rosewood armchairs, a large Carlo Scarpa-inspired glass vase, and a set of 1960s Italian brass and smoked-glass tables. Ceramics collectors should check the selection of studio pottery from British and Australian potters, including several signed pieces by Lucie Rie and Peter Voulkos.
The auction also features a run of vintage lighting, including a Gino Sarfatti floor lamp and a cluster of Danish pendant lights. For smaller pickings, the tableware section has Royal Copenhagen and Arabia plates. Bidding closes at a fixed time on the 10th, so factor in the usual late flurry. Inspection is available in Leichhardt before the close.
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Fine & Decorative Arts
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Raffan Kelaher & Thomas are running this specialty auction alongside their regular weekly sales. The focus is on fine and decorative arts, so you will find a curated mix of jewellery, vintage design objects, and Asian works. This is a good opportunity for collectors or anyone looking to add some quality pieces without the gallery markup.
The Asian decorative arts section often turns up ceramics, bronzes, and carvings worth a close look. For those after mid-century modern, the 20th-century design lots can include furniture, glass, and lighting from known makers. Jewellery lots range from costume to fine, so check the catalogues for hallmarks and stone details.
Buyers should register with the auctioneer ahead of time and inspect the goods in Leichhardt before the 16 June close. Online bidding is available, but viewing is your best bet to spot condition issues and avoid surprises.
Smith & Singer
Smith & Singer conduct auctions including Australian & International Art, Aboriginal Art, Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design and Jewels.
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Important Australian & International Art
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Smith & Singer, formerly Sotheby’s Australia, runs specialist auctions across Australian and international art, Aboriginal art, jewels, watches and design. That pedigree matters here: this is a house built on curated single-owner collections rather than bulk clearance, so expect properly researched cataloguing and provenance notes on the lots that count.
The art category is the headline, covering colonial, modern and contemporary Australian work plus international names. Aboriginal art sits alongside it as its own strength, and the jewels, watches and design sections widen the appeal well beyond straight painting collectors.
Closing 24 November 2026, this one suits buyers who want to study the catalogue properly before bidding. Condition reports and provenance are worth requesting early on the pieces you actually want.
Smalls Auctions
Smalls Auctions of NSW specialise in antiques, jewellery, watches and objet d’art.
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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Art.
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Lawsons runs these auctions weekly out of Annandale, and the mix is broad by design. One session can carry antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and general bric-a-brac, so the catalogue rewards a proper read rather than a quick skim.
For art buyers, the paintings and decorative arts sit alongside the furniture and collectables, which means pieces that might otherwise be split across specialist sales turn up in the one place. Wine and jewellery lots add a second angle for anyone hunting outside the usual categories.
Close date is still to be confirmed. Check the full catalogue for what’s actually listed before bidding.
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Furniture & Interiors
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Lawsons runs this sale weekly from its Annandale rooms, which means a steady turnover of stock across a broad spread of categories. Antique and modern furniture sits alongside books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, paintings and general bric-a-brac, so there is plenty to sort through whether you are furnishing a place or chasing a specific piece.
The mix rewards a proper look through the catalogue rather than a quick scan. Decorative arts and collectables can turn up among the furniture lots, and the jewellery and wine entries are worth checking on their own merits.
Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan a bid.
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Lawsons runs this auction weekly out of Annandale, and the mix reflects it: antique and modern furniture sitting alongside books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and general bric-a-brac. It is the kind of spread where a single lot can be a decent painting and the next a box of assorted household gear.
For buyers, the appeal is the range. Furniture suits someone fitting out a place without paying retail, while the jewellery, wine and decorative arts lots give collectors something to sort through. Books and bric-a-brac rounds out the catalogue, and mixed lots like these often go cheap when bidding thins out.
Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan a trip to the rooms.
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Luxury Designer Brands – Collection of a Fashion Stylist
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This is a stylist’s collection, which usually means two things: volume and variety. Pieces that have been pulled for shoots, kept for reference, or rotated out of a working wardrobe tend to surface in sales like this, and the mix of collectable and everyday designer fashion reflects that.
Lawsons runs weekly auctions from its Annandale rooms covering furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, paintings and bric-a-brac, so this fashion collection sits within a broader house that moves plenty of stock. Check the lot list for labels, sizes and condition before bidding, and note that close date is still to be confirmed.
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James R Lawson
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Lawsons runs these sales weekly out of its Annandale rooms, which means stock turns over fast and every week brings a fresh mix. The catalogue spans the full spread: antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and general bric-a-brac.
For collectors, the decorative arts and jewellery lots are where the detail matters, so check condition reports and provenance before bidding. Furniture buyers should note that larger pieces are collection-only from the Annandale rooms.
Wine lots and boxed collectables tend to move quickly, and with no close date confirmed yet, it pays to watch the listing for the timetable.
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Contemporary Art
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions from its Annandale rooms, and this contemporary art session sits within a wider rotation covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables and paintings. That mix means the catalogue can throw up interesting pieces across several categories in one sitting.
For buyers chasing art specifically, the paintings and decorative arts are the drawcards, with collectables and bric-a-brac filling out the lots. Check the full listing for condition notes and dimensions before bidding, and confirm the close date, which is still to be advised.
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Becker Minty Archive
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions from Annandale in Sydney’s inner west, covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and general bric-a-brac. This listing draws on the Becker Minty archive, a Potts Point name, so the mix should suit anyone furnishing a place or hunting a specific piece.
The spread is broad by design: furniture sits alongside jewellery, art and books, which means odds of finding something useful at the right price are better than at a single-category sale. Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan a bid.
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Handmade Runners 2m to 10m – Free Shipping Australia Wide
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions from Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac, and this listing sits squarely in the collectables lane. The drawcard is the length range: 2m runners suit hallways and galley kitchens, while the 8m to 10m pieces are the sort of size that rarely turns up outside a custom order.
Handmade construction means each runner is a one-off, so condition and pattern vary lot to lot. Check photos closely for wear, fringing and colour fade, and confirm the exact length against your space before bidding. Free shipping Australia wide removes the usual freight headache on long pieces, which can otherwise cost more than the rug itself.
Close date is TBC, so watch the listing for the scheduled session.
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The Peter M Burton Collection – A Randwick Home Contents Auction
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions out of Annandale covering everything from antique and modern furniture through to books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac, and this Randwick home contents sale fits that mould. The Peter M Burton Collection is a house-lot style offering, the kind of auction where one lot might be a decent sideboard and the next a box of assorted ceramics or a stack of old books.
Because it’s a home contents collection, the spread is broad rather than curated. That suits buyers chasing furniture, decorative pieces or collectables who are happy to sort the wheat from the chaff. Expect a mix of eras and conditions, with the best value usually found in the mid-range lots rather than the headline pieces.
Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the Lawsons listing for inspection times and the full catalogue before bidding.
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NSW Heritage Plate 28
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Plate 28 is the headline item here, a NSW heritage plate that carries the kind of provenance that gets plate collectors moving. Lawsons holds these auctions weekly from Annandale, which means the catalogue is broad: antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, paintings and general bric-a-brac all sit alongside the collectables.
For anyone chasing the plate, the surrounding lots are worth a look too. Mixed weekly sales like this often bury the good gear in the middle of the catalogue, and the variety means there is usually something undervalued in the room.
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Aboriginal Art: Company Collection, Sydney
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This is a corporate collection being dispersed, which usually means the works were bought with intent rather than accumulated by chance. That often points to better provenance and more consistent quality across the lots than a typical house clearance.
Lawsons runs weekly sales from its Annandale rooms covering decorative arts, collectables and paintings, so this collection sits comfortably in their wheelhouse. Bark paintings and canvases carry the strongest interest, with carved artefacts and smaller pieces rounding out the catalogue for buyers working to a tighter budget.
Condition reports matter here. Bark and carved works are sensitive to storage, so check the notes on each lot before bidding. Close date is still to be confirmed.
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Bangalow Farmhouse
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Lawsons runs these sales weekly from its Annandale rooms, which means the catalogue turns over fast and the mix stays broad. Furniture spans antique through to modern, so there is something for a period home or a quick flip alike.
The extras are where the value sits: books, wine, jewellery and decorative arts sit alongside paintings and general bric-a-brac. That spread suits anyone hunting a single piece or buying across categories.
Details on inspection times and the close date are still to be confirmed. Check the listing before you commit.
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Asian Art: Gallery Deaccession Sale
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Lawsons runs weekly auctions from Annandale covering antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings, and bric-a-brac, and this Asian art deaccession sits within that steady rhythm. Gallery deaccessions tend to bring out pieces with documented history, which matters if you care about where a lot has been.
The catalogue spans decorative arts and collectables, so there is scope to pick up individual pieces rather than whole collections. Check the lot list for the specific items on offer and inspect where you can before bidding.
Note the drop shipping arrangement: lots are sent to Lawsons, so factor that into your plans and confirm collection details with the auctioneer before the close.
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Three NSW Heritage Plates
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Lawsons runs a weekly auction out of Annandale covering a broad sweep: antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, collectables, paintings and bric-a-brac. The three NSW heritage plates sit in the collectables category, a niche where condition and provenance do the talking.
With a close date still to be confirmed, there is time to inspect and compare before committing. Buyers chasing heritage plates should check condition closely and look at what else is landing in the same sale, since mixed weekly auctions often throw up useful pairings across categories.
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Art.
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Lawsons runs these sales weekly from its Annandale rooms, and the catalogue reflects that pace: antique and modern furniture sitting alongside paintings, decorative arts, jewellery, books, wine and general bric-a-brac. It is a picker’s auction rather than a single-owner clearance, so the range moves from serious collectables to the sort of box lot that rewards a careful look.
For art buyers, the paintings section is the obvious starting point, with decorative arts and jewellery offering a second angle if the canvases go hard. Books and wine round out the sale for anyone building a collection across categories rather than chasing one piece.
Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan a trip to the rooms or a bid.
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Furniture & Interiors
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Lawsons runs this sale weekly from its Annandale rooms, which means a steady turnover of stock across antique and modern furniture, books, wine, jewellery, decorative arts, paintings and collectables. The mix suits anyone furnishing a place on a budget as much as someone chasing a single piece for a collection.
Because the catalogue spans bric-a-brac through to decorative arts, condition and provenance will vary lot to lot. Read the descriptions closely and check viewing times before bidding. Closing date is yet to be confirmed, so check the listing for updates.
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Fine Decorative Arts
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Lawsons runs these sales weekly from its Annandale rooms, which means the catalogue turns over constantly and the mix stays broad. Furniture spans antique through to modern, alongside jewellery, paintings and decorative arts pieces. Books and wine round out the listings, with collectables and bric-a-brac filling the gaps.
For buyers, the appeal is the spread. You can chase a single decorative piece, a painting or a jewellery lot without wading through pages of unrelated stock. Weekly turnover also means fresh goods land regularly, so it pays to check each catalogue rather than assume you have seen it all.
Closing date is yet to be confirmed. Check the listing for inspection times and the full lot breakdown before bidding.
O’maras
O’maras, based in NSW, offer semi-regular general auctions.
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– Expressions of Interest – EOI – W.J. Noble Numismatic Library
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This is a specialist offering rather than a general clearance. O’maras run regular household, furniture, antique and estate auctions in Lilyfield, but this listing is a focused expressions of interest campaign for the W.J. Noble numismatic library.
The single lot structure means the entire library is being put up as one parcel, so it suits collectors, dealers or institutions after a ready-made reference collection rather than piecemeal buyers. Details on the exact titles and volumes aren’t listed, so it’s worth contacting the auctioneer directly to request the full inventory before lodging an expression of interest.
Close date is yet to be confirmed. Register your interest with O’maras early to get the catalogue and inspection details.
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