Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2012 | Page 79

ANTIQUES

Buoyant at barton manor
Hose Rhodes Dickson held a very
successful auction on the premises at
Barton Manor. As with all country house
sales, attendance was very good with
prices buoyant, especially for the garden
statuary, with a pair of lead garden cherubs
fetching £1,250.
Barton Manor was once part of Queen
Victoria’s Osborne Estate and Prince Albert
established a model farm. The auction was
held in one of the converted brick barns,
which enabled Hose Rhodes Dickson to
set out the furniture from the main house
and still have plenty of room for the large
number of eager bidders. The garden
statuary was displayed on the adjoining
lawns and even the sun shone!
Although this was not the original
mid-19th century contents of the Manor,

the furniture was certainly of good quality.
The connection with an important country
house made sure that there was spirited
bidding, with a mid-19th century carved
oak fire surround, in 17th century style,
fetching £700. Fashion always plays a
key part in furniture prices and a set of
four Gainsborough style armchairs proved
popular, attaining a hammer price of £960.
There are no longer many country house
sales on the premises, but Hose Rhodes
Dickson are well known for their regular
Fine Art auctions held at their Brading
Auction Rooms. The next sale is scheduled
for Thursday August 16, with viewing on
Wednesday August 15 from 9.00am until
7.00pm. Traditional glossy catalogues or
the fully illustrated online version are also
available.

Rex Gully • Auctioneer & Valuer • 01983 402222 • www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk

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