Welcome to John Rolfe Auctions, a new saleroom based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire which was started by auctioneer John Rolfe in 2022.
Hello, my name is John. Having spent a lifetime in the antique trade (son of a dealer), the last 20 years I have been working up from a porter to head valuer and auctioneer. Now with my experience from shop floor to top table I feel ready and rather excited about this independent venture.
I have worked in all areas of antiques, design and collectables. Being head valuer one has to be able to spot quality across the board. We will certainly be able to assist in any area whether it be:
Jewellery - Silver - Watches - Clocks - Modern Art & Design - Decorative Arts - Pictures & Paintings - Asian art - Ceramics - Glass…
To me it is important that an auction house is as accessible as possible. Be gone the days of the pompous auctioneer in his bow tie and monocle, antiques and collecting should be for all. I want to keep hold of the traditional values that I hold so dear but welcome the modern advances that continue to revolutionise the industry.
The things I pride myself on are honesty, service and quality. If we can provide you with those things and perhaps a smile then I will be completely content.
See you at the sale.
Pair of Elton John's red and black platform shoes size 8.5 Italian Leather, Bought from the Elton John Aids Foundation Charity Shop sale in 1995, with photocopy of original paperwork
about Lot 148
Liberty & Co - Exceptional quality bespoke Arts and Crafts oak fender, H 61cm x W 116cm x D 48cm
about Lot 1230
Jimmy Cauty (b. 1956) - Smiley Riot Shield, Dismaland 2015, Acrylic / Emulsion on Polycarbonate, 60cm diameter, with Doyce Street Mining Company Certificate of Authenticity
about Lot 1406
Peter 'The Street' Brown (b. 1967) - Landscape view of Bath, signed and dated 2010, oil on canvas, 61 x 122cm, framed
about Lot 1472
Good quality substantial French breakfront bookcase with Corinthian column pilasters and distressed paintwork, H 274cm x W 233cm x D 74cm
about Lot 1384
Original 1975 'Jaws' British quad film poster, artwork by Roger Kastel, 100cm x 75cm, unframed
about Lot 422
Jamie Reid (1947-2023) Original 1977 Sex Pistols 'God Save The Queen' promotional flag, 104cm x 71cm, framed
about Lot 1
Donald Stuart Leslie Friend (1915-1989, Australian) - Two nude young men, signed, mixed media, 47 x 31cm, framed
about Lot 1465
Nani Prina - Vintage Mid-Century Sculptural Sess lounge chair, H 70cm x W 150cm x D 75cm
about Lot 1196
Jamie Reid (1947-2023) Original 1976 Sex Pistols ‘Anarchy in the UK’ silk screen poster, 97cm x 72cm, framed
about Lot 2