Antiques & Decorative Arts

The Antiques and Decorative Arts department of Webb's comprises a dedicated, experienced team of specialists covering all periods and styles of design.

The department handles a wide range of materials, holding regular sales in specialist categories including: 20th/21st century design, New Zealand ceramics, Maori and Oceanic arts, folk art, colonial furniture, European ceramics and glassware, Asian arts, clocks, marine and nautical instruments, sterling silver, textiles and vintage clothing, and toys and dolls.

Webb's provides a national appraisal and sale service, and can professionally market large privately owned, estate and museum collections. On site sales are frequently conducted in addition to specialist and weekly sales held at Webb's Auckland premises. Webb's team of experts offers a free and discreet appraisal service, and home visits can easily be arranged. Webb's is happy to offer advice on marketing strategies and transport arrangements.

Forthcoming auctions
23 FEB 12Antiques & Modern Design
James Hogan
+64 21 510 477


Previous Sale Highlights:


A Group of Family Medals Including a WW1 Distinguished Flying Cross Awarded to Samuel Dawson
Realised: $11,725 - August 2011

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A Highly Decorative Pair of European Beds
H1680 W910
Realised: $5,000 - August 2011

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A Good Tall Clarice Cliff Pottery Moonlight Vase
H240.
Realised: $6,500 - September 2010

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A Rare Hardy Bros. "Hardy-Zane Grey" 4.3/16'' Sea Reel
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Realised: $10,500 - December 2010

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A Fine Polyphon Tabletop Music Box
H340 W550 D500
Realised: $23,450 - December 2010

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A Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Figure
H190.
Realised: $8,200 - September 2010

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A Fine and Large Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Vase
H380.
Realised: $8,300 - September 2010

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A Late 19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Kumete
Realised: $22,000 - May 2007

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A George III Period Serpent Handled Coffee Pot
Realised: $3,000 - August 2007

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A Jewellery Cabinet by William Seuffert
Realised: $68,000 - August 2005

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A Black Forest Carved Bear Card Stand
Realised: $6,000 - August 2008

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A Pair of Drury Terracotta Gargen Urns
Realised: $3,200 - April 2008

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A Mid-19th-Century Automaton
Realised: $6,750 - December 2007

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A Pair of Carlo Bugatti Orientalism Salon Chairs
Realised: $27,000 - August 2008

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A Vintage Hand-Painted Dominion Bitter Advertisement
Realised: $13,000 - December 2007

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A French 19th Century Ebonised Secretaire a Abattant
Realised: $13,000 - August 2007

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