Dunbar Sloane Ltd

Auctioneers and Valuers Dunbar Sloane Ltd is New Zealand's longest running auction house. Our loyal staff are very highly regarded in their fields of expertise.

We specialise in antiques, decorative art, fine art, fine wine, books, toys and dolls, jewellery, artefacts, coins and stamps, colonial collectables and general household wares. The firm was started in 1918 by Andrew Dunbar Sloane, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Since then it has been kept in the family and is now in the hands of the third and fourth generation, Dunbar Russell Sloane and Dunbar Michael

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 02/09/2024

The Colonial Collection is on view now!

We have a fabulous selection of colonial art, furniture, kitchenware, collectables and more.

Auction closing Wed Sep 4th from 12 noon. Catalogue online, link in comments

08/08/2024

Busy week here as we prepare for this month’s upcoming auctions. Our valuers are on the road in the South Island picking up some exciting new items!

You can find a sneak preview list of some of our upcoming auctions on our website with auction dates to come. link in comments

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 05/08/2024

Outstanding sell-through rate for our July Art sale with over 80% sold!

Now accepting entries for our next Fine Art Sale to be held in November. More information on our website, link in comments

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NZ & International Fine Art Auction is on view now!

Swipe to see highlights from our Fine and Applied Arts auctions. First of the live auctions begin tomorrow night, Wednesday, 24 July from 6:00 PM.

More information and catalogue online, link in comments.

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Some highlights from our upcoming NZ & International Fine Art Auction.

This live auction is taking place on Wednesday, 24 July 6:00 PM start.

Catalogue online, link in comments

08/07/2024

Collectables & Estate Auction is on view now and closes tomorrow 9th July from 11am!

Catalogue online, link in comments

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Some highlights from our Luxury Goods Auction. This is an online auction closing today from 12pm.

Some brands included in this auction are Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada, Valentino, Gucci, Versace and much more!

Catalogue online, link in Comments

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 19/06/2024

Fine Jewellery & Wristwatches Auction starting today at 4 pm ✨

This is a live and online auction held in Wellington. Catalogue online, link in comments

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 18/06/2024

Our Fine Porcelain online auction is closing this
Thursday, 20 June From 12:00 PM!

Catalogue online, link in comments

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Our Fine Jewellery & Wristwatches Auction includes an impressive selection of Patek Philippe Wristwatches.
This auction is on view now and will be held Live & online on Wednesday, 19 June starting 4:00 PM

Catalogue online, link in comments

14/06/2024

Our Fine Jewellery & Wristwatches Auction is on view now!

This Live & online auction we be held on Wednesday, 19 June starting 4:00 PM ✨

Catalogue online, link in comments

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Catalogue for our Gold & Silver auction online now!
Bidding closes next week Wednesday 19 June from 12pm,
Link in comments

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 03/05/2024

The William Main collection is on view now!

William Main had an impressive collection of photographs and lantern slides including NZ, world, stories and children’s. link to catalogue in bio

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William Main had a passion for music with his collection comprising of vinyls, gramophones, phonographs and literature.

Auction catalogue online now and viewing for this collection begins Tomorrow 3rd May, Link in comments

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The William Main collection includes a fabulous selection of postcards. He was one of the foremost collectors of New Zealand postcards and published many books on the subject.

Auction catalogue online now and viewing for this collection begins this Friday 3 May, link in comments.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 30/04/2024

The late William Main was one of the foremost collectors of New Zealand postcards together with photography having published many works pertaining to these fields with a major collection of lantern slides to include NZ, world, stories and children’s. He also had a passion for music with his collection comprising vinyls, gramophones & phonographs.

We have the privilege of Auctioning this impressive collection. This auction comprises of an eclectic mix covering all these fields.

Catalogue online now and auction is open for bidding. Viewing begins this week from Friday 3 May and bidding closes wed 8 May from 12pm! Link in Comments.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 29/04/2024

Our Rare Book Auction is online now!

On view from this Friday 3rd May. Bidding closing 9th May from 12pm.

Catalogue and details on our website, link in comments.

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Our auction of the residual stock from the New World Wine Awards closes tomorrow 9th April from 12 noon!

Catalogue online, link in comments

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 02/04/2024

Something to suit every pocket at our upcoming Estate Jewellery with Accoutrements auction!

With many affordable pieces and a wide range of antique, vintage, modern and collectable jewellery there is something for everybody.

On view starting Friday 9am, link to catalogue in the comments.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 01/04/2024

Outstanding Results at Auction!
Our Epsom Taonga sale set a new NZ auction record for an Oceanic Art auction with a total of over 1 million dollars.
Record prices were achieved for a Hei tiki, Kahu kiwi, and a patu onewa.
Together with our Asian art sale the total for the 2-day sale was over 1.2 million for the catalogue with a sell-through rate of 92 percent.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 20/03/2024

Our Asian Arts auction begins this afternoon, Thursday 21 Mar from 4pm!

Auction to be held live and online. Catalogue on our website, link in comments.

14/03/2024

The Epsom Collection of Taonga on view from today in Wellington!

This auction will be held on the 19 March starting at 6pm at 94 Featherston Street, Wellington in conjunction with being held LIVE ONLINE on our bidding portal.

Catalogue online, Link in comments.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 04/03/2024

Porcelain & Crystal Auction on view now!

Auction to include Swarovski Crystal, Royal Albert Country Roses, Royal Doulton, Moorcroft and more.

Bidding closes from Thursday 7th March. Catalogue online, link in comments.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 09/02/2024

The NZ & International Fine Art sale is on view now! Viewing on Sunday 11th Feb. 12pm - 3pm and throughout the week up until the day of the sale on the 14th Feb. More information available on our website, link in the comments below.

30/01/2024

Chen Ting-shih. One of the highlights of our upcoming NZ & International Fine Art sale taking place on the 14th and 15th of February is this strikingly beautiful work by renowned Taiwanese artist Chen Ting-shih, Instantaneous Time. A suite of four scrolls by this key figure in the history of modern art in Taiwan, with impeccable provenance, having been purchased by our vendors in Hong Kong in the early 1970’s. Conservation treatment has been completed and the report is available on request. Link in comments below.

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The NZ & International Fine Art sale February 14th & 15th. A great selection of artists featured including:
Dick Frizzell, Frank Dean, Peter Mclntyre, Gottfried Lindauer, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Mansfield, Ralph Hotere and more. Catalogue online on our website, link in comments below.

19/12/2023

Merry Christmas!! Dunbar Sloane will be closing for the Christmas and New Years period on the 22nd December at 4PM. We will be re-opening ready for another year of wonderful auctions on Monday 15th of January.

From all the team, have a cheerful and happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in 2024.

10/12/2023

The final sale of 2023 is upon us! The Rowan Gibbs Book Collection, closing from 12pm Thursday 14th December.

Rowan Gibbs is a Wellington based collector of Rare and New Zealand books with his 4 bedroom home housing over 25,000 books. Some of the highlights of the collection are offered here, giving others the chance to enjoy chasing and buying these increasingly rare books.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 05/12/2023

Get someone special (or yourself) a great Christmas gift from the Affordable Jewellery sale! Open to bidding now and lots closing from 12pm Thursday 7th December. Link in comments to catalogue.

Photos from Dunbar Sloane Ltd's post 30/11/2023

The Antique Framed Works & Furniture sale. Catalogue online now and auction to be held at 5pm on Wednesday 6th December Live at Dunbar Sloane Wellington and online. Link in comments below.

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New Collectors Maori, Oceanic, African & Asian Art timed auction closing today, 20 Mar from 12pm!Catalogue online
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